Page 1: Table Of Contents
Also read the help texts which are being displayed at the bottom of the screen. If this instruction manual does not give an answer or if ‘Troubleshooting’ does not solve your TV problem, you can call your Local Philips Customer or Service Centre. See the supplied Worldwide guarantee booklet.
Page 2: Safety Warnings
• Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further developments in standardisation for early integration in its...
Page 3: Getting Started
Before you start Warning: do not insert the mains cord into the mains at the bottom of the TV and in a wall socket or hang the TV on the wall before all connections are made. Before you switch on your TV, connect all your peripheral equipment. See To make video and audio connections, p.
Page 4 UK - EIRE Getting started (Continued) Overview of the side connector panel - To connect a camera, camcorder or game, see To make video and audio connections, p. 35. - To connect a headphone, see To make video and audio connections, p.
Page 5: Use Of The Remote Control Rc4404/01
Use of the remote control RC4404/01 B Standby Press to switch the TV from or to standby mode. When switched to standby, a red indicator on the TV lights up. Attention: the TV is never powered off completely unless it is physically unplugged. Press to select TV mode.
Page 6 Press the b key to show teletext on the right of the screen. To display the channels list. You can create up to four favourite lists. Note: to set the remote control to work a Philips DVD or DVD/R, see p. 46.
Page 7: Use Of The Option Key
Use of the OPTION key Quick access Subtitles Picture format Equalizer Clock Keys at the top or on the right side of the TV POWER VOLUME MENU PROGRAM MENU P/CH key allows you to display the Quick access menu OPTION which will give you direct access to some features and menu options.
Page 8: Switch The Tv On
Switch the TV on < Press the power switch B at the top or the right side of the TV. > An indicator on the front of the TV lights up and the screen comes on. < If the TV is in standby mode, press the key on the remote control.
Page 9 Please select your Español language... Français PHILIPS Hrvatski Italiano using cursor up and Magyar down Next PHILIPS Installation This will help you to install the following sections: Television Settings assistant Previous Next Skip Stop PHILIPS Television System searching: please wait...
Page 10 TV installation menu. Note: when you skip or stop the Settings Assistant, then the standard settings Philips selected for you will be chosen. 6. Press the red colour key again to finish the First time installation procedure and to display the first stored TV channel.
Page 11: How To Navigate Through The Menus
How to navigate through the menus TV menu Television TV channels Multimedia TV menu TV settings Settings assistant TV settings Reset to standard Features Picture Installation Sound Exit Info Introduction A lot of guiding instructions, help texts and messages will be displayed on your TV when you use the menus or when you try to execute an action.
Page 12: Use Of The Tv Menu Settings
How to navigate through the menus (continued) TV menu TV settings Settings assistant TV settings Reset to standard Features Picture Installation Sound Exit Info TV menu Television TV channels Multimedia TV menu TV settings Settings assistant TV settings Reset to standard Features Picture Installation...
Page 13 Use of the TV menu settings (continued) TV menu TV settings Reset to standard Current Settings assistant Natural Reset to standard Vivid Picture Subtle Sound Info A. Change settings in an easy-to-use manner with the Settings assistant. Each time you've made a selection, press the green key to confirm your selection.
Page 14: Adjust Picture Menu Settings
TV menu TV settings Settings assistant TV settings Reset to standard Features Picture Installation Sound Exit Info TV menu TV settings Picture Contrast Settings assistant Brightness Reset to standard Colour Picture Sound Sharpness Tint Info Adjust picture menu settings The picture menu contains the settings that affect the quality of the picture.
Page 15 Adjust picture menu settings (Continued) TV menu TV settings Picture Settings assistant Custom tint Reset to standard Pixel Plus Picture Digital Natural Mo.. Sound Clear LCD Dynamic contrast Info Custom tint (only when Tint is set to Custom) Fine tunes the white point (WP) and black level (BL) of the picture.
Page 16 Adjust picture menu settings (Continued) TV menu TV settings Picture Settings assistant Reset to standard MPEG artefact red. Picture Colour enhancem.. Sound Active control Picture format Info Auto format Super zoom Movie expand 14:9 Movie expand 16:9 Wide screen MPEG artefact reduction artefact reduction MPEG transitions on digital content.
Page 17: Adjust Sound Menu Settings
Adjust sound menu settings TV menu TV settings Sound Equalizer Settings assistant Volume Reset to standard Balance Picture Dual I/II Sound Mono/Stereo Surround mode Info The sound menu contains the settings that affect the quality of the sound. Press the key on the remote control.
Page 18 Adjust sound menu settings (Continued) TV menu TV settings Sound Settings assistant Headphone volume Reset to standard Picture Delta volume Sound Auto surround Info Headphone volume Allows you to control the level of sound through the headphones. AVL (Automatic Volume Leveler) Automatically reduces the volume differences between channels and programmes, providing a more constant overall level.This will also reduce the dynamics of sound.
Page 19: Adjust Feature Menu Settings
Adjust feature menu settings TV menu Features TV settings Subtitle Features Sleeptimer Installation Childlock Exit Set/Change code On timer Demo Info The Features menu allows you to control the settings of special TV functions, features and accessory equipments. 1. Press the MENU/BROWSE key on the remote control.
Page 20 Adjust feature menu settings (Continued) TV menu Features TV settings Subtitle Features Sleeptimer Installation Childlock Exit Set/Change code On timer Demo Info Childlock With a 4-digit code, you are able to lock TV channels and external sources to prevent children from watching certain programmes.
Page 21 Adjust feature menu settings (Continued) TV menu Features TV settings Subtitle Features Sleeptimer Installation Childlock Exit Set/Change code On timer Demo Info TV menu Features Demo Pixel Plus Subtitle ClearLCD Sleeptimer Settings assistant Childlock Active control Set/Change code On timer Demo Info Set code/Change code...
Page 22: Search For And Store Tv Channels
How to search for and store TV channels Tip: you will need this chapter only if you want to change the installation settings. TV menu Television TV channels Multimedia TV menu Installation TV settings Languages Features Country Installation Channels Exit Preferences Connections Decoder...
Page 23 How to search for and store TV channels (Continued) TV menu Installation Channels Autom. installation Languages Manual installation Country Rearrange Channels Preferences Connections Decoder Factory settings Software upgrade Info Store TV channels After language and country are set correctly, you can now search for and store the TV channels.
Page 24: Rearrange The Channel Number List
Rearrange the channel number list TV menu Installation Channels Autom. installation Languages Manual installation Country Rearrange Channels Preferences Connections Decoder Factory settings Software upgrade Info TV menu/Installation Channels Rearrange Automatic instal... Manual installat... Rearrange Info Rearrange Rename Uninstall Move This allows you to rename, to reshuffle and to uninstall or reinstall the stored channels.
Page 25: Set Your Preferences
TV menu Installation Preferences Languages Location Country Teletext 2.5 Channels Preferences Programme title Connections Decoder Factory settings Software upgrade Info Set your preferences This menu contains items that can set or adjust various special TV functions and that will typically be accessed only occasionally.
Page 26: Select Your Connections
TV menu Installation Connections Languages EXT1 Country EXT2 Channels EXT3 Preferences HDMI 1 Connections HDMI 2 Decoder Side Factory settings Digital Audio IN Software upgrade Info TV menu Installation Decoder Channel Languages Status Country Channels Preferences Connections Decoder Factory settings Software upgrade Info Select your connections...
Page 27: Reset The Factory Settings
How to upload a new software version on your memory device, see Annex 2, Philips TV software upgrade with portable memory, p. 47. Automatic software announcement When you switch on your TV a message may appear that a new software upgrade is available.
Page 28: Create Your Favourite List
All channels √ EXT1 HDD/DVDR √ HDMI1 PC √ 1 √ 2 √ 3 √ 5 TV/Radio All channels Favourites √ EXT1 All channels √ HDM1 PC Favourite 1 Favourite 2 √ 1 Favourite 3 √ 2 Favourite 4 √ 3 √...
Page 29: Multimedia Browser
MP3, MP3 Pro, LPCM for video: MPEG1, MPEG2 - Only FAT/DOS-formatted memory devices are supported. - Philips can not be held responsible if your USB device is not supported. To view content from a USB device Tip: if your USB device does not fit into the USB connector at the side, use an USB extend cable to connect the USB device to the USB port.
Page 30 - more technical remarks can be found in Annex 4, Philips TV-Digital camera and USB issues, p. 52. Following icons may appear:...
Page 31 Multimedia Browser (Continued) Function keys at the bottom of the screen Details to display a description of the selected file or directory Transitions to select if you like to apply a transition during a slide show Slide time to select the duration a picture will be displayed in a slide show Rotate to rotate a picture...
Page 32: Teletext
Teletext Note:Teletext is not available via equipment connected to the connector. HDMI Most TV channels broadcast information via teletext. This TV has a 1200 pages memory that will store most broadcasted pages and subpages to reduce waiting time. After each programme change, the memory is refreshed. <...
Page 33 Teletext (Continued) Menu Reveal Cycle subpages Language Gr. II Hypertext With hypertext you can quickly jump to a pagenumber or search for a specific word shown on the current teletext page. 1. Press the key to highlight the first word or a number on the page.
Page 34: To Make Video And Audio Connections
To make video and audio connections Tip: use the inputs that are available on your equipment that provide the best video or audio performance, as below. Note: your TV comes with all types of connectors with the exception of the DVI connector but some of your equipment may be equipped with this type.
Page 35: Side Panel Overview
To make video and audio connections - Side panel overview Camera, Camcorder, Game 1. Connect your camera, camcorder or game as shown. 2. Connect to VIDEO mono equipment. For stereo equipment also connect AUDIO R S-VHS quality with an S-VHS camcorder is obtained by connecting the S-VHS cables with input 1 and S-VIDEO...
Page 36: Rear Panel Overview
To make video and audio connections - Rear panel overview AUDIO L/R EXT3 EXT2 EXT1 AUDIO OUT COMMON INTERFACE HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ANTENNA DIGITAL AUDIO IN DISPLAY SYNCHRONIZED CABLE FACE DVD player Cable box Game console DIGITAL OUT AUDIO PC - VGA 1 DVD recorder - 1 VCR 2 DVD recorders...
Page 37: Vcr Or Dvd Recorder
Connect a VCR or DVD recorder Warning: do not place your recorder too close to the screen as some recorders may be susceptible for signals from the display. Keep a minimum distance of 0,5 m from the screen. EXT2 EXT1 CABLE AUDIO OUT ANTENNA...
Page 38: Two Vcrs Or Vcr And Dvd Recorder
Connect two VCRs or VCR and DVD recorder Note: you can not record signals from equipment connected to the YPbPr input. CABLE ANTENNA DIGITAL AUDIO IN RECORDER ANTENNA DIGITAL AUDIO IN With eurocables EXT2 EXT1 1. Connect the aerial cables 1 and 2 as shown.
Page 39: Dvd Player Or Cable Box
Connect a DVD player, Cable box or game console Tip: if necessary, you can adjust the picture position to the centre of the screen with the cursor keys. HDMI 1/2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ANTENNA HDMI Connect a DVD player or Cable box Tip: if necessary, you can adjust the picture position to the centre of the screen with the cursor keys.
Page 40: Connect A Dvd Player, A Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box
Connect a DVD player, a satellite receiver or Cable box Tip: if necessary, you can adjust the picture position to the centre of the screen with the cursor keys. AUDIO L/R EXT3 : EXT3 AUDIO L/R EXT2 EXT1 AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN DISPLAY SYNCHRONIZED DIGITAL...
Page 41 Notes: - only a PC with digital sound can be connected to the HDMI connection; - if your PC does not have digital sound output, connect your PC via a VGA connector; - before connecting your PC to the TV, select your PC monitor settings to a refresh frequency of 60 Hz;...
Page 42: Home Cinema Amplifier
Connect a Home Cinema amplifier AUDIO L/R EXT3 EXT2 EXT1 AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN DISPLAY SYNCHRONIZED DIGI AUDIO L/R EXT3 EXT2 1 / 2 L o AUDIO OUT o R AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN DISPLAY SYNCHRONIZED AUDIO Digital Home Cinema amplifier <...
Page 43: Select Connected Equipment
Select connected equipment Before operating your connected equipment you have to make a selection in the Installation, Select your connections menu, p. 26. 1. Press the MENU/BROWSE 2. Select TV menu and press the cursor right. 3. Select Installation. 4. Press the cursor right. 5.
Page 44: Audio- And Video Equipment Keys
Audio- and video equipment keys Most of the audio and video equipment from our range of products can be operated with the remote control of your TV. Press one of the keys after you pressed one of the mode keys to operate with this remote control.
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible cause/Remedy < Verify if the supplied cables are connected properly. (The aerial cable to the No picture TV, the other aerial to your recorder, the power cables, ..) < Verify if you selected the correct source. < Verify if the child lock has been switched off. <...
Page 46: Annex 1:To Set The Remote Control To Work A Philips Dvd Or Dvd/R
Annex 1:To set the remote control to work a Philips DVD or DVD/R Your TV remote control gives you the opportunity to control your Philips DVD or DVD/R. 1. Press the mode key for 4 seconds until the LED lights up constantly 2.
Page 47: Annex 2 - Philips Tv Software Upgrade With Portable Memory
Annex 2 - Philips TV software upgrade with portable memory TV menu Installation Software upgrade Current softw. info Languages Local upgrades Country Announcement Channels Preferences Connections Decoder Factory settings Software upgrade Info Introduction Philips offers software upgrade capability for your TV using portable memory.
Page 48 Software Upgrade Application Upgrade busy... Software Id: TL32E-234 Loading Validating Programming Annex 2 (Continued) Automatic software upgrade procedure 1. Switch off your TV and remove all memory devices. 2. Insert the USB portable memory that contains the downloaded software upgrade. 3.
Page 49 TV menu Installation Software upgrade Current softw. info Languages Local upgrades Country Announcement Channels Preferences Connections Decoder Factory settings Software upgrade Info Annex 2 (Continued) Manual software upgrade procedure For a manual software upgrade copy the “autorun.upg” file in a directory called “Upgrades” located in the root of the USB portable memory.You can rename the file if you like but keep the .upg extension.
Page 50: Annex 3 - Philips Tv-Slideshow Format With Background Music
Use the type number of your TV to find this documentation and other related files. - Philips can’t be held responsible for any problems that may occur 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.
Page 51 Annex 3 (Continued) Description Philips slideshow signature including the version. The title of the playlist. The audio-URL following this tag will define the music playing in the background during the slideshow. A single song or playlist (.m3u & .pls) are the only valid audio references.
Page 52: Annex 4 - Philips Tv - Digital Camera And Usb Issues
Philips support website. Use the type number of your TV to find this documentation and other related files. - Philips can’t be held responsible neither for any errors 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.
Page 53: Annex 5 - Issues Referring To Connected Peripherals With A Hdmi Connector
Annex 5 - Issues referring to connected peripherals with a HDMI connector connector allows the following TV and monitor display modes: HDMI IN HD Standard Definition TV (SDTV) Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV) High Definition TV (HDTV) PC VGA 640x480 SVGA 800x600 1024x768 If necessary, you can adjust the picture position to the centre of the screen with the cursor keys.
Page 54: Index
active control ... 16 antenna... 4 audio receiver ... 42 audio equipment keys... 44 auto format... 16 automatic installation... 23 avl (audio volume leveller)... 18 balance ... 17 batteries ... 4, 61 brightness ... 14 camera ... 35 camcorder... 35 care of the screen ...
Page 55: Recycling
- Your TV consumes energy in standby mode. Energy consumption contributes to air and water pollution.Very low standby power consumption. - Specifications: see the product leaflet on www. philips. com/support. - If you need further assistance, please call the customer support service in your country.

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