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No supplied cables are used with these connections:

Please purchase the Necessary Cables at your local store.

Before you connect the AC Power Cord:

Be sure other Devices are connected properly before plugging in the AC
Power Cord.

Selecting your Connection quality

HDMI - Highest quality

Supports high-definition Digital signals and gives highest picture and
sound quality. Video and Audio signals are combined in one cable. You

must use HDMI for full high-definition Video and to enable

EasyLink(HDMI CEC).

Note(s)

Philips HDMI supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection). HDCP is a form of

Digital Rights Management that protects high definition content in Blu-ray discs or DVDs.

The HDMI-ARC connector on the TV features HDMI-ARC functionality. This allows output of
TV Audio to an HDMI-ARC-compliant Device.

Component (Y Pb Pr) - High quality

Supports High-Definition Analog signals but gives lower picture quality

than HDMI. Component (Y/Pb/Pr) Video cables combine red / green /

blue Video cables with red / white Audio (L/R) Cables. Match the cable

colors when you connect to the TV.

Composite - Basic quality

For Analog Connections. Composite Video / Audio Analog cable usually

combine a yellow Video Cable with red / white Audio (L/R) Cables. With

this Unit, yellow cable must be connected to Y (green) jack on the

Component Video Input jacks.

Connecting your Devices

HDMI Digital Connection

HDMI Connection offers the Highest Picture quality.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) transports High-Definition
Digital Video and multi-channel Digital Audio through a single cable.

HD game console

or

Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player

or

Set-top Box

OUT

IN

IN

IN

HDMI cable

HDMI cable

HDMI cable

Note(s)

If there are issues with picture/color and/or sound when connecting an external device using
the HDMI port, please try switching the 

HDMI mode

. (Refer to 

HDMI mode 

L

  p. 

34

)

Some HDMI cables and devices may not be compatible with the TV due to different HDMI

specifications.

Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (a certified HDMI cable). High Speed HDMI cable is
recommended for the Better compatibility.

The Unit accepts 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i, 1080p, 2160p 24/30/60Hz of Video signals,
32kHz / 44.1kHz and 48kHz of Audio signals.

This Unit accepts LPCM, AC-3, DD+ Audio signal.

This Unit accepts only signals in compliance with EIA861.

HDMI-DVI Connection

This Unit can be connected to your Device that has a DVI Terminal.

Use an HDMI-DVI Conversion Cable for this Connection and it requires

Audio Cable for Analog Audio signal as well.

Cable Receiver or 

Satellite Set-top Box with 

the DVI Output jack

OUT

HDMI-DVI 

conversion cable

HDMI-DVI 

conversion cable

HDMI-DVI 

conversion cable

IN

IN

IN

OUT

Audio (L/R) cables

IN

IN

IN

Note(s)

Some HDMI cables and devices may not be compatible with the TV due to different HDMI
specifications.

Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (a certified HDMI cable). High Speed HDMI cable is
recommended for the Better compatibility.

The Unit accepts 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 2160p Video signals.

HDMI-DVI Connection requires separate Audio Connections as well and the Audio signals are
Output as Analog (L/R) Audio.

DVI does not display 480i image which is not in compliance with EIA/CEA-861/861B.

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Summary of Contents for 65PFL8900

Page 1: ...ala 1 800 835 0351 El Salvador 1 800 6141 Honduras 01 800 122 6276 55PFL6900 Televisions 6000 series Register your product and get support at www philips com support EN User Manual ES Manual del Usuario EN For further assistance call the customer support service in your country To obtain assistance contact Philips Customer Care Center México D F and Área Metropolitana 58 87 97 36 Interior de la Re...

Page 2: ... 22 TV Screen information 23 Using Options menu 24 USB 25 5 Making more use with your TV 28 Picture and sound setup 29 TV settings 29 Picture 29 Sound 31 Features 32 Installation 33 Search for channels 36 Install channels 36 Channel settings 36 Channel installation 36 Child lock 37 Change PIN 38 Digital audio language 38 Mono Stereo 38 Connect to network 39 Wireless setting 39 Wired setting 39 Net...

Page 3: ... chests carts etc may fall over resulting in injury TUNE IN TO SAFETY ALWAYS follow the manufacturer s recommendations for the safe installation of your television ALWAYS read and follow all instructions for proper use of your television NEVER allow children to climb on or play on the television or the furniture on which the television is placed NEVER place the television on furniture that can eas...

Page 4: ...0 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC National Electric Code ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUC...

Page 5: ...ser Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this apparatus due to possible eye injury CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners The terms HDMI and HDMI High...

Page 6: ...atus Press to turn the Unit On and go into Standby mode To completely turn Off the Unit you must unplug the AC power Plug from the AC Power Outlet Disconnect the AC Power Plug to shut the Unit Off when trouble is found or not in use The AC Plug shall remain readily available AC Power Plug Never use a gas duster on this TV The gas trapped inside of this Unit may cause ignition and explosion CAUTION...

Page 7: ...e quality suitable for your room and sets your sound preference EasyLink via HDMI link EasyLink allows your other HDMI link devices to be controlled by the HDMI cable connected to your TV HDMI Input HDMI DVI Input If your Video Device has a DVI Output jack use an HDMI DVI Conversion Cable to connect the Unit Component Video Input PC Input AV Input Audio and Video Input from an External Device USB ...

Page 8: ... the top flaps of the box 2 Remove all Accessories Caution s DO NOT take the TV set out of the box yet 3 Remove the packing joints from the box 4 Remove the outer slipbox with care 5 Put the top polystyrene foam base back in its original position 6 Unhinge the retaining tabs and unfold the left and right side of the bottom packaging 8 English Continued on next page ...

Page 9: ...d slots stand slots stand slot guides 6 CarefullyraisetheTVsetasshownintheillustration Thisrequirestwo or more people supporting point 7 Rip the plastic bag to make it easy to tighten screws Tighten screws 4 screws required 8 Remove the top polystyrene foam base and the plastic bag to expose the handles handles Note s A wide open space is recommended for assembly A Phillips head screwdriver is req...

Page 10: ... set and placing it on the TV stand hold the TV set securely as shown in the illustration Be careful not to touch the screen Installing the Remote Control Batteries 1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the Remote Control 2 Insert 2 Supplied Batteries AAA 1 5V Be sure the and ends of the Batteries line up with the markings inside the case 3 Slide the cover back into position Note s Remove the ...

Page 11: ... NAVIGATION buttons Moves the cursor Selects the On screen Menu items h U OPTIONS Displays a list of menu items applicable to the highlighted object or screen i S SOURCE Selects Connected devices j CH Selects a Channel k Apps APP1 APP2 APP3 APP4 buttons Works as direct access to user specified net apps l 0 9 NUMBER buttons Used to enter a Channel Program number DOT Use with 0 9 to Select digital c...

Page 12: ...n for PC l Component Y Pb Pr Composite Video VIDEO Input jack s for VIDEO Composite Video Input VIDEO jack is a shared jack with Component Video Input Y jack m Analog Audio L R Input jacks Connect Analog Audio signals from HDMI DVI Analog Audio L R jacks signal Component Video Analog Audio L R jacks signal Composite Video Analog Audio L R jacks signal PC Connection Analog Audio L R jacks signal wi...

Page 13: ... your Recorder too close to the Screen because some Recorders can be susceptible to harmful interference from the TV Cable OUT RF cable RF cable RF cable IN IN IN OUT IN OUT IN IN IN OUT OUT RF cable IN Satellite IN Cable Set top Box Blu ray disc DVD recorder Video Audio R L cables Video Audio R L cables Video Audio R L cables Video Audio R L cables Note s If you have any question about the DTV s ...

Page 14: ...eo and multi channel Digital Audio through a single cable HD game console or Blu ray Disc DVD Player or Set top Box OUT IN IN IN HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI cable Note s If there are issues with picture color and or sound when connecting an external device using the HDMI port please try switching the HDMI mode Refer to HDMI mode L p 34 Some HDMI cables and devices may not be compatible with the TV ...

Page 15: ... Video Devices connected to the Unit If you connect to the Unit s Component Composite Video Y VIDEO Input jack green connect Audio Cables to the Audio L R Input jacks When the Audio is monaural then only connect to the Audio L Input jack Audio L R Video cables Audio L R Video cables Audio L R Video cables DVD Player DVD Player DVD Player OUT OUT OUT IN IN IN Note s WiththisUnit yellowcablemustbeco...

Page 16: ...cal cable PC Connection HDMI Connection This Unit can be connected to your PC that has an HDMI terminal Use an HDMI cable for this Digital Connection PC PC PC OUT OUT OUT HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI cable IN IN IN HDMI DVI Connection This Unit can be connected to your PC that has a DVI Terminal Use an HDMI DVI Conversion Cable for this Video Digital Connection and it requires Stereo mini 3 5mm Plug...

Page 17: ... signals are Output as Analog L R Audio DVI does not display 480i image which is not in compliance with EIA CEA 861 861B USB Memory Stick This unit offers easy playback of Picture Music and Video files Insert the USB Memory Stick into the USB terminal shown below USB L p 25 Note s The Unit recognizes only a USB Memory Stick Do Not use a USB hub or an extension cable to connect an External hard dis...

Page 18: ...o Select Easy Connect then press OK 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation When you select On in the selection screen for Auto software update A message will appear later if there is the latest software on the network server 6 Use H I to Select the signal type If the TV is connected to a Cable or Satellite Set top Box select the 2nd one and skip to step 8 1234 7 56 Instal...

Page 19: ...ll be cancelled TheInitialAutoprogramfunctioncanbeexecutedforeitherAntennaorCableonlyonce When you change the connection Antenna Cable select Search for channels again L p 36 After an Initial Setup is completed If you want to scan the channels Automatically again Search for channels L p 36 You can add the desired channels not memorized by Autoprogram through antenna connection Weak channel install...

Page 20: ...nal sound Switching Channels Remote Control TV To Select Channels by using CH H I or CH Press CH H Up I Down on the side panel or press CH on the Remote Control To Select Channels by using the NUMBER buttons Digital TV Operation For Digital channels press a number followed by a dot and the corresponding sub channel number When selecting Digital channel 1 1 1 Be sure to press before entering the su...

Page 21: ... how to lock or unlock specified device 1 Press S SOURCE on the Remote Control 2 Use J K to Select a device to lock or unlock 3 Press U OPTIONS on the Remote Control 4 Use H I to Select Lock or Unlock then press OK If device lock is unlocked Lock will be displayed If device lock is locked Unlock will be displayed at the top right of the device icons 5 Enter your PIN Change PIN L p 38 Once you have...

Page 22: ...nel from the favorite list 1 Select the desired channel then press yellow button 2 Use J K to Select Yes then press OK Changing Picture Format Display Modes can be Selected when your TV receives a 16 9 or 4 3 Video Signal Three types of Display Modes can be Selected for a PC Input Signal Press R FORMAT Repeatedly to Switch the TV Aspect Ratio For 16 9 Video signal 2160p Full Unscaled For 16 9 Vide...

Page 23: ...utput 4 3 Displays a proportionately stretched picture Sidebars appear on both edges of the screen Wide screen Displays a picture that is stretched out of proportion to fill the screen Unscaled Displays a picture in its original size If the signal source has side or top bottom bars inserted into the picture the Picture Format function will not eliminate them TV Screen information You can display t...

Page 24: ... menu of your DVD or Blu ray discs Device favorite Controls the pop up menu of your Blu ray discs Note s Some of EasyLink functions may not be available depending on your EasyLink devices or discs You must connect this unit to our brand EasyLink devices and be sure its EasyLink HDMI CEC setting is also set to On We do not guarantee 100 interoperability with other brands of HDMI link compliant devi...

Page 25: ...ork Do not use an Extension Cord and or USB Hub to connect devices to this Unit Always Directly insert the USB Flash Memory Stick to this Unit directly We cannot be held responsible if your USB Memory Stick is Not Supported nor will we accept any liability for damage or loss of stored data The USB Memory Stick is Not Supplied with this TV A maximum of 1 023 folders or files can be recognized A Fil...

Page 26: ...mage by 4 times Auto picture Selects the picture mode according to your preference Standard Natural Vivid Sports Movie Game Energy saving and Internet video 1 You can set Slide time and Transitions when images are in Slide show 2 You can set Rotate and Zoom when Slide show is in Pause mode Playing music 1 Use J K to Select Music then press OK 2 Use J K to Select the desired item then press OK 3 Pr...

Page 27: ...t be output from the unit s speakers On The Sound will be output from the unit s speakers Speakers EasyLink You can control Audio Output from your connected EasyLink Compliant Devices with VOL by using this unit s Remote control Auto picture Selects the picture mode according to your preference Standard Natural Vivid Sports Movie Game Energy saving and Internet video Auto sound Selects the sound m...

Page 28: ...pdate software Connect to network Search for channels Picture and sound setup Picture and sound setup L p 29 Guides you to get the best picture and sound settings TV settings L p 29 Accesses menus that allow you to change picture sound and TV usage settings Search for channels L p 36 Guides you through channel installation Channel settings L p 36 Accesses menus that allow you to change channel set...

Page 29: ...ettings for high action Movie Deep picture settings for a cinematic experience Game Optimized for PCs and game consoles Energy saving Eco TV settings for low power consumption Internet video Optimized for low bit rate Internet video When you adjust the following settings Personal picture will be set automatically Cursor H Cursor I Backlight to Reduce Power Consumption and Brightness to Increase Po...

Page 30: ...he desired setting then press OK Very Dark Room Dark Room Normal Bright Room and Very Bright Room Perfect Motion Rate to Select the desired setting then press OK Off Minimum Medium and Maximum 4K UHD Upscaling to Select the desired setting then press OK Off Minimum Medium and Maximum Macro Dimming to Select the desired setting then press OK Off Minimum Medium and Maximum MPEG artifact reduction to...

Page 31: ...ium Sonic Emotion Off to set Sonic Emotion to Off On to set Sonic Emotion to On Dialog Enhancement Off to set Dialog Enhancement to Off On to set Dialog Enhancement to On Bass Enhancement Off to set Bass Enhancement to Off On to set Bass Enhancement to On Absolute 3D Sound Off to set Absolute 3D Sound to Off On to set Absolute 3D Sound to On This function keeps a constant Loudness differential bet...

Page 32: ...gfontstyle size color and transparency Font style Font size Font color and Font opacity You can change background color and transparency of the displayed caption Background color and Background opacity You can change edge color and type of the displayed caption text Edge color and Edge type So you must be Philip Hi So you must be Philip Hi I m pleased to meet you I m pleased to meet you So you mus...

Page 33: ...otor noise Weak signal reception Multiplex signal reception ghosts or screen flutter Data dropout and Pixelation for DTV only The unit retains the Closed Caption setting if the power fails When the unit receives special effects playback signal e g Search Slow and Still from a VCR s video Output channel ch3 or ch4 the unit may not display the correct caption or text The EUT setting that satisfies 7...

Page 34: ... selections according to your preference Note s You must set Home in the Menu Otherwise personalized Picture and Sound Settings will Not Be Memorized after the Unit goes into Standby Mode HDMI mode If there are issues with picture color and or sound when connecting an external device using the HDMI port please try switching the HDMI mode following the instructions below 1 Press Q and use J K to Se...

Page 35: ...o our brand EasyLink devices and be sure its EasyLink HDMI CEC setting is also set to On 1 Use H I to Select Preferences then press OK 2 Use H I to Select EasyLink then press OK 3 Use H I J K to Select the item you want to adjust then press OK On Off HDMI ARC RC key forwarding Auto TV On Master EasyLink E sticker TV placement EasyLink Location HDMI mode Set the Master EasyLink to On or Off The fol...

Page 36: ...hannel installation then press OK 3 Use H I to Select Search then press OK The PIN code will be required if you have locked channels 4 Use H I to Select a channel you want to memorize 5 Use J K to Select Search then press OK 6 Display will be changed to Store from Search when the channel is found then press OK Note s In most cases Digital channels are not broadcast on the RF channel on which they ...

Page 37: ...V ratings lock has controlled access to individual programs based on their age ratings and content rating 3 Use H I to Select TV ratings lock or Movie ratings lock then press OK 4 Use H I to Select the Desired Rating then press OK Repeatedly to Switch between Block and View G indicates that the Rating is Locked Blocked F indicates that the Sub Rating is Locked Blocked E indicates that the Rating i...

Page 38: ... are used in Movie ratings lock TV ratings lock Canadian English rating or Canadian French rating accordingly unusual results may occur and the Unit may not Receive Emergency Bulletins or other Types of Programming Emergency Bulletins Such as EAS messages Weather Warnings and Others Locally originated Programming News Political Public Service Announcements Religious Sports Weather Change PIN Altho...

Page 39: ...Wired Wireless Select your connection type This TV can be connected to your home network Network settings 3 Adjust the following items Wireless setting Select to use a wireless LAN to connect to the Internet by a wireless connection 1 Use H I to Select Wireless then press OK 2 Use J K to Select the desired Setting then press OK and follow the On screen Instructions Easy Connect Select this Setting...

Page 40: ...selected wireless network using H I J K then press OK IfyouselecttheSSIDhasaWPS theWPSsettingscreenwillappear Use H I J K to Select a setting then press OK Easy Connect Select this Setting if your Router has a Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS button Start Scanning for wireless networks on the TV after pressing the WPS button on your Router If Connection Test fails try Easy Connect again 1 If it fails the...

Page 41: ...s the IP setting automatically Manual Sets the IP setting manually IP address 1 3 A set of numbers which are assigned to devices participating in a computer network Subnet mask 1 3 A mask which is used to determine what subnet an IP Address belongs to Default gateway 1 3 IP Address of the network device such as router which provides Internet access DNS setting mode Auto Sets the DNS setting automa...

Page 42: ... connected an Ethernet Cable or entered Network Settings such as IP Address DNS Settings etc manually 1 Use H I to Select Connection test then press OK Connection Test will start automatically and the Test result for Home Network and Internet will appear right after the Connection Test finishes Testing is displayed while the Connection Test is in progress Home Network Internet Description Pass Pas...

Page 43: ...r Netflix 1 Use H I to Select Net TV then press OK 2 Use H I to Select Net TV deactivation then press OK 3 Use H I to Select Netflix then press OK 4 Use J K to Select the desired option then press OK Yes Deactivate the connection to Netflix No Activate the connection to Netflix YouTube deactivation Displays the deactivation setting for YouTube 1 Use H I to Select Net TV then press OK 2 Use H I to ...

Page 44: ...our PC Prepare a blank USB memory stick for Software Update Access www philips com support and download the latest version software to a blank USB memory stick using a PC by following the Directions described on the website Use a blank USB memory stick download the software on your PC and write the software in the root directory of the USB memory stick For more details on how to download the softw...

Page 45: ...n you start up the TV or a net service after executing the software update a message may appear on the screen prompting for software update again In this case please select Update to start USB update or network update For further assistance please contact call center Software settings Software 1 Press Q and use J K to Select Setup then press OK 2 Use H I J K to Select Software settings then press ...

Page 46: ...unit to the Internet It is recommended that files to be played back in this unit are recorded under the following specifications Picture JPEG Progressive JPEG JPEG Upper limit 4000x4000 pixels Progressive JPEG Upper limit 1024x768 pixels Music MP3 WAV AAC MP3 Sampling frequency 16 kHz 48 kHz Constant bit rate 8 kbps 320 kbps WAV Sampling frequency 8 kHz 48 kHz Constant bit rate 64 kbps 1 5 Mbps AA...

Page 47: ...to Select the desired item Slide time 1 Short Switches to the next image in 5 seconds Medium Switches to the next image in 10 seconds Long Switches to the next image in 15 seconds Transitions 1 None No effect when switching images Dissolve Overlaps the next image on the current image Wipe right Pushes the current image out from left Wipe left Pushes the current image out from right Wipe up Pushest...

Page 48: ...ch Press E to fast backward search Press C to stop playback PressKFtoresumefromthepointatwhichplaybackwasstopped Press OK to play from the beginning of the file at which playback was stopped Press CH to play the next file Press CH to play the current file at the beginning Press CH twice within 5 seconds to play the previous file Press U OPTIONS to display the optional menu then use H I to Select t...

Page 49: ...sired App then press U OPTIONS 2 Use H I to Select Remove App then press OK The selected App will be removed from My Apps list Move App 1 Use H I J K to Select the desired App then press U OPTIONS 2 Use H I to Select Move App then press OK The selected App icon will be smaller 3 Use H I J K to the point you want to place then press OK Guide to App Gallery a b c All App Gallery a Category menu List...

Page 50: ...le or Set top Box needs to be plugged into the Unit How come there is no image fromtheConnectedExternal Devices Check if the correct Input mode is selected by pressing S SOURCE L p 21 Check the Antenna Cable or other Input Connection to the Unit When using the Component Video Connection check that the Green Y Blue Pb Cb and Red Pr Cr connectors are connected to their corresponding colored jacks on...

Page 51: ...igher or Lower then the Loudness will Change Make sure Auto volume leveling is set to On L p 31 Picture Sound No sound with distorted picture occurs when using the HDMI Digital Connection Some HDMI cables and devices may not be compatible with the TV due to different HDMI specifications No Picture or Sound Check if the Power is on CheckwhetherAllthecablestotheUnitareconnectedtothecorrectOutputjack...

Page 52: ...s properly made Visit http www netflix com on your PC and become a Netflix member Some network services may not be available in your country Cannot add movies or TV episodes to the Instant Queue Visit www netflix com on your PC Even though the speed of the Internet connection improves during playback the picture quality of Netflix streaming movie does not improve The picture quality does not chang...

Page 53: ...he display HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Interface that supports All uncompressed Digital Audio Video formats including Set top Box Blu ray DVD Recorder or Digital television over a single cable HDTV High Definition TV Ultimate Digital format that produces high resolution and high picture quality PIN code A stored 4 digit number that allows access to Parental control features SAP Secon...

Page 54: ...s Channel Connectivity Component Video Input Y Pb Pr 1 Supporting Video Signals 480i p 720p 1080i p 60Hz Composite Video Input Shared Y Green Terminal with Component Video 1 Analog Audio L R Input PC Input Via VGA up to 1920 x 1080 HDMI and HDMI DVI Analog Audio L R USB 1 Wireless LAN Supporting wireless standards IEEE 802 1 1a b g n ac 2 4GHz 5GHz Ethernet port 1 Digital Audio Output 1 Supporting...

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