Philips PFL5xx7H/12, User Manual

Page 1: ...EN User Manual Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome PFL5xx7H 12 PFL5xx7K 12 PFL5xx7T 12 PFL5xx7H 60 PFL5xx7T 60 ...

Page 2: ...atellite settings 40 Language settings 41 Universal access settings 42 Other settings 43 Update software 44 Restore default settings 44 5 Connect your TV 45 About cables 45 Connect devices 46 Connect more devices 52 Watch a connected device 54 Network and the Internet 55 Common interface 58 6 Troubleshooting 59 General issues 59 Channel issues 59 Picture issues 60 Sound issues 61 Connection issues...

Page 3: ...ected 3D Blu ray disc player or tune into a TV channel that broadcasts 3D programmes the TV switches to 3D You can also convert 2D images to 3D Read more in Use your TV Watch 3D Page 17 Smart TV You can make your TV the centre of your digital life with the Smart TV suite of applications If you connect your TV to the home network you can share movies pictures and music from a computer or media serv...

Page 4: ...ter connection Intuitive menus With the TV s intuitive menus you can easily access the channel or media file that you want or tweak the TV settings to suit your needs TV controls Rear controls 1 Switch the TV on or to standby 2 CH Switch to the next or previous channel 3 Select a connected device 4 Increase or decrease volume Sensors 1 Remote control sensor Point the remote control at the sensor M...

Page 5: ...Link controls Note EasyLink controls are available when the connected device is HDMI CEC compliant With EasyLink controls you can control your TV and other HDMI CEC devices with one remote control Access EasyLink controls 1 While you view content from a connected HDMI CEC device press OPTIONS 2 Select Show device keys then press OK 3 Select the EasyLink control button then press OK Read more on Ea...

Page 6: ...isconnecting the power always pull the power plug never the cord Ensure that you have full access to the power plug power cord and outlet socket at all times Risk of damage to the TV Two people are required to lift and carry a TV that weighs more than 25kg or 55lbs When stand mounting the TV use only the supplied stand Secure the stand to the TV tightly Place the TV on a flat level surface that ca...

Page 7: ...ave a history of epilepsy or photosensitive seizures consult a medical professional before exposing yourself to flashing light sources rapid image sequences or 3D viewing To avoid discomfort such as dizziness headache or disorientation we recommend not watching 3D for extended periods of time If you experience any discomfort stop watching 3D and do not immediately engage in any potentially hazardo...

Page 8: ...in the content of this document nor for any problems as a result of the content in this document Errors reported to Philips will be adapted and published on the Philips support website as soon as possible Terms of warranty Risk of injury damage to TV or void of warranty Never attempt to repair the TV yourself Use the TV and accessories only as intended by the manufacturer The caution sign printed ...

Page 9: ...United States and or other countries Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Kensington and Micro Saver are registered US trademarks of ACCO...

Page 10: ...eir respective owners Sustainability Energy efficiency This TV is designed with energy efficient features To access these features press the Green button on the remote control Energy saving picture settings You can apply a combination of energy saving picture settings While you watch TV press the Green button and select Energy saving Screen off If you only want to listen to audio from the TV you c...

Page 11: ...ntains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006 66 EC which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health Ecolabel Philips continuously focuses on lowering the environmental impact of our innovative product...

Page 12: ... To switch between the Help menu and the TV menu press the Yellow button 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 Download a printable PDF version of this user manual Email us a specific question Chat online wi...

Page 13: ...ergy If you are not going to use the TV for an extended period of time disconnect the TV from the mains plug 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 interaction such as pressing a remote control button or a control on the rear panel for four hours the TV will automatically switch to standby T...

Page 14: ...sten to digital radio Rename channels You can rename the channels The name appears when the channels are selected 1 While you watch TV press LIST The channel list is displayed 2 Select the channel to rename then press OPTIONS 3 Select Rename then press OK 4 Press the Navigation buttons to select each character then press OK Tips You can press OK in the entry screen to enable the Onscreen Keyboard ...

Page 15: ...nects the device to the TV 1 Press SOURCE 2 Press the Navigation buttons to select a connector in the list 3 Press OK to confirm Use smart settings Your TV comes with smart picture and sound settings You can apply these settings or customise them Select your preferred picture setting 1 While you watch TV press ADJUST 2 Select Smart picture 3 Select one of the following settings then press OK Perso...

Page 16: ...ynopsis of programmes Note Programme guides are available in certain countries only Set programme guide Before you use the programme guide check the following settings 1 Press 2 Select Setup TV settings Preferences Programme guide 3 Select From the broadcaster then press OK Access the TV programme guide 1 Press 2 Select Programme guide then press OK Use TV programme guide options You can customise...

Page 17: ...ay Security info Display programme security information Subtitles Enable or disable subtitles when available Watch 3D What you need Available for certain models only Your TV is a 3D TV Before you watch 3D read the health warning information in Get started Important information 3D Health warning Page 7 To watch 3D on this TV you need the Philips 3D Max active glasses PTA507 sold separately See the ...

Page 18: ...s that overlap To switch the overlapping images to 3D change the 3D format 1 Press ADJUST 2 Select 3D If the TV displays pictures that overlap vertically select 3D Side by side If the TV displays pictures that overlap horizontally select 3D Top bottom Note If available select the inverted format if the normal format results in strange 3D effects 2D to 3D conversion You can convert any 2D programme...

Page 19: ...lect a file from the content browser then press OK to start play 4 Press the Play buttons on the remote control to control play Play files from USB If you have photos videos or music files on a USB storage device you can play the files on TV Caution TP Vision is not responsible if the USB hard drive is not supported nor is it responsible for damage to or loss of data in the device Do not overload ...

Page 20: ... Set the transition from one picture to the next Set as Scenea Set the selected picture as wallpaper on TV See Use more of your TV View Scenea Load TV wallpaper Page 35 Browse Smart TV What you can do With Internet Applications apps which are specially adapted Internet websites for your TV you can enjoy these features and more Read newspaper headlines Watch and rent videos Check weather forecasts ...

Page 21: ... confirm Select App Gallery to add more apps to your home screen Browse Internet websites with Internet apps Read the Smart TV quick guide on the Smart TV home page for more information Add apps 1 Select App Gallery then press OK 2 Use the Navigation buttons to search for apps 3 Select an app then press OK to add it to your home screen Tips You can search for apps available in other countries To r...

Page 22: ...og in information 2 Select a video 3 Make the online payment 4 Download the video for viewing 5 Start watching the video What you need Make sure that your TV is connected to the Internet through a high speed broadband connection See Connect your TV Network and the Internet Page 55 Connect a USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 4 GB to the TV For high definition videos use a flash drive with ...

Page 23: ...installed video stores are displayed on the home screen 2 Select the video store where you rented the video then press OK 3 With your log in information enter the online video store 4 Select the video from the list of downloaded videos then press OK to play Interactive TV What you can do With interactive TV you can view additional information or entertainment pages provided by digital TV broadcast...

Page 24: ...isplayed 2 Press the Red button or OK to launch the interactive application 3 Follow the onscreen instructions 4 Press or the onscreen button to close the interactive page To navigate the interactive pages use The Navigation buttons The Colour buttons The Numeric buttons To control video play within interactive pages press to play to pause to stop To block HbbTV on a channel 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Sele...

Page 25: ...device Formatting removes all data from the connected USB hard drive The USB hard drive is formatted exclusively for this TV Keep it permanently connected to the TV You cannot access the USB hard drive contents from another TV or PC 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...

Page 26: ...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 See Use your TV View programme guide From the Internet Page 16 Note Recording is only supported in countries with Internet programme guides and when your TV is connected to the Internet In Nordic countries the TV provides limited suppor...

Page 27: ... connected to its own external power supply 1 Make sure that the TV and the USB hard drive are switched off 2 Make sure that there are no other USB devices connected to the TV 3 Connect the USB hard drive directly to the TV or if you intend to connect other USB devices in future connect the USB hard drive through a USB hub Note While you are formatting the USB hard drive do not connect other USB d...

Page 28: ... Press then select Programme guide 2 Press OPTIONS select Manual record then press OK 3 Select the channel date and time span in the dialogue box 4 Select Schedule then press OK Programme information To view more information about a programme select the programme from the programme guide and press OK Depending on the status of this programme you can start watching it schedule its recording play ba...

Page 29: ...etting You can optimise the TV display for gaming without picture lag with the Game option in the Smart picture settings If you add the game console to the Home menu as Game console the TV switches to the game setting automatically If your game console is automatically added to the Home menu as a Blu ray disc player or DVD player set the Smart picture setting to Game before you start playing Switc...

Page 30: ...ons 1 While you view text press OPTIONS 2 Select an option Freeze page Unfreeze page Freeze or unfreeze the current page Dual screen Full screen Enable or disable dual screen text Dual screen displays both the current channel and the text broadcast on two halves of the TV screen T O P overview Table Of Pages T O P text broadcasts allow you to jump from one subject to another without entering page ...

Page 31: ...ct Text 2 5 On or Off then press OK Set locks and timers Clock You can display a clock on the TV screen The clock displays the time that is broadcast by your TV service operator Display the TV clock 1 While you watch TV press OPTIONS 2 Select Status then press OK The clock is displayed on the lower right hand corner of the TV screen Change the clock mode You can change the clock mode to automatic ...

Page 32: ...tings lower than your child s age This restriction only applies to digital channels from broadcasters that rate their programmes according to age 1 Press 2 Select Setup Channel settings or Satellite settings 3 Select Child lock Parental rating A message prompts you to enter the child lock code 4 Enter the child lock code with the Numeric buttons 5 Select an age rating then press OK All programmes ...

Page 33: ...mpliant device properly Switch on EasyLink Switch on EasyLink 1 Press 2 Select Setup TV settings EasyLink 3 Select On or Off then press OK Control devices simultaneously If you connect multiple HDMI CEC devices that support this setting you can control all such devices through the TV remote control Note This is an advanced setting Devices that do not support this setting will not respond to the TV...

Page 34: ...enabled on the device audio continues to stream from the TV speakers If EasyLink autostart was selected the TV prompts the connected device to switch to system audio mode With HDMI ARC compliant device If an HDMI ARC compliant device is connected through the HDMI ARC connector to the TV you can output TV audio through the HDMI cable You will not need an additional audio cable 1 Press 2 Select Setu...

Page 35: ...3 Control the audio playback with the TV remote control View Scenea What you can do With Scenea you can display a picture as the wallpaper on your TV Display the default picture or load your own picture as the wallpaper The wallpaper is displayed for 240 minutes or for the duration of the sleeptimer Switch on 1 Press 2 Select Scenea then press OK The default picture is displayed Note The wallpaper...

Page 36: ...Precise HD Control advanced settings to fine tune each pixel to match surrounding pixels This setting produces a brilliant high definition image HD Natural Motion Reduce motion judder and reproduce smooth motion Clear LCD Enable superior motion sharpness better black level high contrast with a flicker free quiet image and a larger viewing angle Super resolution Enable superior sharpness especially...

Page 37: ... 3 Select a setting then press OK Preferred audio format Receive standard audio format MPEG or advanced audio formats AAC EAC 3 or AC 3 if available Mono Stereo If stereo broadcasting is available select mono or stereo audio Reset picture and sound You can restore the default picture and sound settings while the channel installation settings remain the same 1 While you watch TV press 2 Select Setu...

Page 38: ...select Done then press OK 4 Select Store as new channel then press OK to store the new TV channel Note If the reception is poor reposition your antenna and repeat the procedure Install digital channels NonPublish If you know the channel frequency of the channels you want to install you can search and store digital channels one by one For best results contact the broadcaster or a professional insta...

Page 39: ...ervice 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 The channel list file is small enough to fit on any USB storage device What you need Two Philips TVs that have these properties The same country setting The same year range The same DVB type as indicated by the suffix ...

Page 40: ...ings Preferences Channel list copy Copy to TV then press OK The channel list is copied to the second TV 11 Disconnect the USB storage device Satellite settings What you can do View satellite channels Note Available on certain models only Search for satellite is only available if the TV supports DVB S To receive satellite channels connect the SAT connector on your TV to a satellite dish antenna LNB...

Page 41: ...ns and the position of the dish antenna 3 If no satellite is found select Search to scan again or Next LNB to skip to the next LNB If there are no free LNBs available remove a satellite first If you are satisfied with the added satellite install the channels 4 To install all channels select Install The installation can take several minutes Remove a satellite 1 Press Setup Search for satellite 2 Se...

Page 42: ...ss On or Off then press OK Hearing impaired access Tip To make sure that a hearing impaired audio language is available press OPTIONS then select Audio language Languages with an ear icon support hearing impaired audio To switch on hearing impaired audio and subtitles 1 While you watch TV press OPTIONS 2 Select Universal access Hearing impaired 3 Press a button to select an option Red button Off S...

Page 43: ...tup Channel settings Languages Visually impaired Speech 3 Select a setting then press OK Descriptive Hear descriptive speech in the visually impaired audio Subtitles Hear subtitles in the visually impaired audio Other settings TV demo You can start a demo to find out more about the features on this TV Note Demos are not supported on MHEG channels 1 While you watch TV press 2 Select Setup Watch dem...

Page 44: ...nscreen instructions to start the update Note The update assistant directs you to the Philips support website See the installation instructions on the website to complete the update Update from digital broadcast When available the TV can receive software updates through digital broadcasts When a software update is received you are prompted to update the software We strongly recommend that you upda...

Page 45: ...e device to the Y Pb Pr connector on the TV HDMI An HDMI connection has the best picture and sound quality An HDMI cable combines video and audio signals Connect HDMI for high definition HD TV signals and to switch on EasyLink An HDMI Audio Return Channel ARC connector allows output of TV audio to an HDMI ARC compliant device Connect HDMI cables shorter than 5 meters 16 4 feet Y Pb Pr Component vi...

Page 46: ...devices SCART connectors can handle RGB video signals but cannot handle high definition HD TV signals VGA You can connect VGA to display PC content on the TV VGA only transmits video For sound also connect to AUDIO IN Connect devices Blu ray or DVD disc player Connect the disc player to the TV with an HDMI cable ...

Page 47: ...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: ...atellite 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 SAT is available on certain models only ...

Page 49: ...e 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: ...ble 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: ...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: ...ied 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: ...oard You can connect a USB keyboard to enter text such as device names on the TV or text for Smart TV apps USB mouse You can connect a USB mouse to navigate pages on the Internet and click on links easily Note If you need extra USB connectors use a USB hub You can also connect the USB mouse to a connected USB keyboard You can also connect the USB mouse to a connected USB keyboard ...

Page 54: ...e return to the previous page Navigation keys navigate to the next field Tab Next Tab and Shift Previous Home scroll to the top of the page End scroll to the bottom of the page Page Up jump up one page Page Down jump down one page zoom in or out one step fit to width When the TV detects the mouse set the tracking speed Navigate into the test area to check the speed Use the USB mouse with your TV L...

Page 55: ...ects the device to the TV 1 Press SOURCE 2 Press the Navigation buttons to select a connector in the list 3 Press OK to confirm Remove device If the device is no longer connected to the TV you can remove it from the Home menu 1 Press 2 Select the device icon from the Home menu 3 Press OPTIONS 4 Select Remove this device then press OK The selected device is removed from the Home menu Network and th...

Page 56: ...n press OK 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to install the network 6 Wait for the TV to find the network connection 7 If prompted agree to the End User Licence Agreement WiFi integrated This section is only applicable for WiFi integrated TVs You can connect your TV to your home network wirelessly You can enjoy the best of the Internet with Smart TV services and share content between your connect...

Page 57: ...t Standard and enter the key when prompted Set secured connection with WPS encryption 1 To set the secured connection with a PIN code select the WPS pin and press OK 2 Write down the 8 digit PIN code shown on TV and enter it in the router software on your PC See the router manual for where to enter the PIN code Set secured connection with WPA encryption If your router has WPA WiFi Protected Access...

Page 58: ...CAM from damage insert the CAM as instructed Note Refer to the documentation from your service operator on how to insert a smart card into the Conditional Access Module 1 Switch off the TV 2 Follow the directions printed on the CAM to insert the CAM into the Common Interface slot at the side of the TV Push the CAM in as far as it will go 3 Switch on the TV then wait for the CAM to be activated Thi...

Page 59: ...lips Consumer Care You forgot the 4 digit code to unlock the channel blocking feature child lock Enter 8888 The TV or Smart TV menu is in the wrong language Change the menu to your preferred language See Set up your TV Language settings Menu language Page 41 You want to upgrade your TV software Visit www philips com support and download the latest software package for your TV Software installation...

Page 60: ...e sure that the picture settings are set correctly The TV did not save your picture settings Make sure that the TV location is set to Home You can change and save settings in this mode The picture does not fit the screen it is too big or too small Try a different picture format The picture format keeps changing with different channels Try applying specific picture format instead of Auto zoom The p...

Page 61: ...pport can delay the time taken for a TV to display content from an 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 If there are intermittent sound disruptions make sure that output settings from the HDMI device are correct If you use an HDMI to DVI adapter or HDMI to DVI cable make sure that an additio...

Page 62: ...reless connection see the router s documentation to improve the signal quality between the router and TV Wireless network is distorted or not found Make sure that the wireless network is not disturbed by microwave ovens DECT phones or other neighbouring Wi Fi devices If the wireless network is not working try a wired network connection Make sure that the firewalls in your network allow access to t...

Page 63: ...band Available on certain models only Display and sound Picture Display Display type LED backlight Full HD Diagonal size 81 cm 32 inch 102 cm 40 inch 117 cm 46 inch 140 cm 55 inch Aspect ratio 16 9 widescreen Panel resolution 1920 X 1080 p Picture enhancement Pixel Plus HD Pixel Precise HD Perfect Motion Rate PMR 400 Hz HD Natural Motion 3D 3D Max For certain models only Sound Output power RMS PFL...

Page 64: ... 60 Hz Multimedia Supported multimedia connections USB NTFS FAT 16 FAT 32 Connect only USB devices which consume 500 mA of power or less Ethernet LAN RJ 45 Supported image files JPEG jpg Supported audio video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters Supported audio video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters ...

Page 65: ... Microsoft Windows Sony Vaio Media Server for Microsoft Windows TVersity for Microsoft Windows Nero MediaHome DiXiM for Microsoft Windows XP Macrovision Network Media Server for Microsoft Windows Fuppes for Linux uShare for Linux AwoX CyberLink JVC media server MediaTomb Buffalo LinkStation Live Connectivity Rear Ethernet LAN RJ 45 AUDIO IN DVI VGA stereo 3 5 mm mini jack Y Pb Pr and AUDIO IN Y Pb...

Page 66: ...6 140 cm 55 inches 400 mm x 400 mm M6 Note Before mounting the TV on the wall remove the existing VESA screws on the back panel Warning Follow all instructions provided with the TV mount TP Vision Netherlands B V bears no responsibility for improper TV mounting that results in accident injury or damage To prevent damage to cables and connectors leave a gap of at least 5 5 cm 2 2 inches from the ba...

Page 67: ...er 14 channels switch 14 channels update 39 child lock 32 clock 31 common interface 58 computer play files 19 Conditional Access Module 58 connect devices 45 connect digital camcorder 51 connect digital camera 51 connect disc player 46 connect external hard disk 52 connect game console 49 connect home network 56 connect home theatre system 50 connect keyboard 53 connect mouse 53 connect PC 52 conn...

Page 68: ... ARC 45 hearing impaired 42 help onscreen 12 Help version 66 high definition HD content 3 home mode 43 home network 55 home theatre system connect 50 I install channels automatic 37 Interactive TV 23 K kensington lock 8 L language menu 41 language subtitles 42 location home or shop 43 M media server program 19 mode home or shop 43 Multimedia Home Platform MHP 23 multimedia play files 19 multimedia...

Page 69: ...ture 36 settings sound 37 shop mode 43 sleeptimer 32 smart settings 15 Smart TV 3 Smart TV applications 21 Smart TV browse 20 Smart TV network 55 smartphone control 5 software check version 44 software digital update 44 software Internet 44 software USB 44 sound settings reset 37 standby 13 subtitles analog 42 subtitles digital 42 subtitles language 42 sustainability 10 switch TV on off 13 T telet...

Page 70: ...EN 70 visually impaired 42 volume 13 W wall mount 66 wallpaper 35 wireless connection 56 Y YouTube 21 YPbPr component video 45 ...

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