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Get started

TV tour

Important

Environmental efforts

Position the TV

Help and support

Use your TV

Controls

Watch TV

Watch a connected device

Browse PC through DLNA

Browse Net TV

Rent online video

Use more of your TV

Pause TV

Record TV shows

Enjoy HbbTV

View Teletext

Set locks and timers

View subtitles

View Scenea

Use EasyLink

Set up your TV

Settings assistant

Picture and sound

Channels

Menu language

Set universal access

Other settings

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

USB

Network

Product specifications

Power and reception

Display and sound

Display resolutions

Multimedia

Connectivity

Help version

Index

Contents

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Page 1: ...EN User Manual Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome 46PFL6806H 12 46PFL6806K 02 46PFL6806T 12 46PFL6806H 60 ...

Page 2: ...asyLink 30 4 Set up your TV 33 Settings assistant 33 Picture and sound 33 Channels 34 Menu language 37 Set universal access 37 Other settings 38 Update software 38 Reinstall the TV 40 5 Connect your TV 41 About cables 41 Connect devices 42 Connect more devices 48 Computers and the Internet 50 Common interface 54 6 Troubleshooting 55 Contact Philips 55 General TV 55 TV channel 55 Picture 55 Sound 5...

Page 3: ...cklit display that uses up to 40 less energy than LCD displays a zero power switch fully recyclable packaging 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 To open or close the Find men...

Page 4: ...ch for Press to select the next TV tour Connect devices For the best picture and sound quality connect a DVD Blu ray disc player or game console through HDMI TM To watch a non EasyLink compliant device add it to the Home menu 1 Press Add your devices 2 Follow the onscreen instructions Note If you are prompted to select the TV connection select the connector that this device uses See Connect your T...

Page 5: ...able playing an HD game HD video clip To experience the stunning sharpness and picture quality of HD TV watch the HD video clip from the Home menu Press Setup Watch demos 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 Network Connect your TV to your home netwo...

Page 6: ...u need to store the TV disassemble the stand from the TV Never lay the TV on its back with the stand installed Before you connect the TV to the power outlet ensure that the power voltage matches the value printed on the back of the TV Never connect the TV to the power outlet if the voltage is different Parts of this product may be made of glass Handle with care to avoid injury and damage Risk of i...

Page 7: ...ions and product recycling To access energy efficient settings While you watch TV press the green button on the remote control These energy efficient settings include 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 Power switch You can completely cut off power to the TV with the power sw...

Page 8: ... the TV where light does not shine directly on the screen 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 While seated your eyes should be level with the centre of the screen Best settings for stand or wall mounted TV To apply the best ...

Page 9: ...the Help menu and the TV menu by pressing the Yellow button Online support If you can t find what you need in the onscreen Help consult our online support at www philips com support Follow the website instructions to select your language then enter your product model number At our support website you can also find answers to frequently asked questions download a printable PDF version of this user ...

Page 10: ... 4 CH Switch to the next or previous channel 5 Power Switch the TV on or off Indicators 1 Ambient sensor remote control sensor Ambient sensor is available on certain models only Remote control 1 Standby Switch the TV on or to standby 2 Play buttons Control video or music play 3 Colour buttons Select tasks or options The buttons function according to the services offered by the service provider ...

Page 11: ...ly 17 SUBTITLE Enable or disable subtitles Charging the remote control The battery of the remote control is rechargeable You can charge the battery with the solar cells located on the back of the remote control or with a USB cable connected to a PC You will receive a notification on your TV when your remote control is running out of power Solar charging Place the remote control onto a flat surface...

Page 12: ...ns provided at the applications store Ensure that your TV and smartphone are connected to the same local network Read more about network connections in Connect your TV Computers and the Internet Page 50 Watch TV Switch TV on or off Switch the TV on Press the power switch at the base of the TV to the ON position If the TV is in standby press on the remote control Note There is a short delay before ...

Page 13: ...ls 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 FIND to access the channel list Create a list of your favourite channels 1 Press FIND 2 Select the channel to mark as a favourite and press OPTIONS 3 Select Mark as favourite and press OK The selected ch...

Page 14: ...ngs then press OK Set reminder Set programme reminders Clear reminder Clear programme reminders Change day Select the day to display More info Display programme information Search by genre Search TV programmes by genre Scheduled reminders List programme reminders Update Programme guide Update the latest programme information Use smart picture settings Select your preferred picture setting 1 While ...

Page 15: ... menu See Connect your TV Connect device Page 42 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 OK 4 Follow the onscreen instructions Select your device Select the connector Note If you are prompted to select the TV con...

Page 16: ...e Play the track once Shuffle on Shuffle off Enable or disable random play of tracks View picture Press the Navigation buttons to select a picture then press OK To pause or stop play press OK To skip to the previous or next file press or Press and hold to exit content browser Press OPTIONS to access or exit the following picture options Show info Display the file information Stop Stop slideshow Ro...

Page 17: ... folders select Library Add to Library and then follow the onscreen instructions to add the folders If necessary select Advanced options to display a list of monitored folders 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...

Page 18: ...t the slideshow Browse Net TV What you can do Enjoy Internet Applications Apps specially adapted internet websites for your TV You can control the Apps with the TV remote control For example you can Read newspaper headlines Watch videos Check weather forecasts Use the catch up TV feature to watch TV programmes that you missed Availability of catch up TV Apps differ for each country To find out whi...

Page 19: ...et 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 Read the Net TV quick guide for more information Access the App Gallery to add more Apps to your home screen You can change country settings and select Apps ...

Page 20: ... 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 50 You also need an SD memory card to insert into the TV SD card slot SD memory size Use a blank SD memory card of type SDHC class 6 with at least 4 GB of storage capacity For high definition video make sure that you ...

Page 21: ...ogged in you can select the payment method a credit card or a value code in most cases Consult the video store website for more information on its payment terms To enter a number code PIN use the Numeric buttons on the remote control To enter an email address select the text field on the page and press OK Select a character on the keyboard and press OK to enter Download the video When you have pai...

Page 22: ... Caution TP Vision is not responsible if the USB storage device is not supported nor is it responsible for damage or loss of data in the device Formatting removes all existing data on the hard disk If you need extra USB connectors use a USB hub Do not connect any other USB device to the TV when you are formatting the hard disk Do not overload the USB port If you connect a USB hard disk device that...

Page 23: ...p back to the beginning of the TV broadcast Press the left navigation button repeatedly until you reach the beginning of the broadcast storage Record TV shows What you can do If your TV is connected to the Internet you can record your favourite TV show or set a programmed recording of a digital broadcast onto a USB hard disk Start and manage the recordings from the electronic programme guide on th...

Page 24: ...through any PC application This will corrupt your recordings Do not overload the USB port If you connect a USB hard disk device that consumes more than 500mA power ensure that it is connected to its own external power supply 1 Connect the USB hard disk to the USB connector on the side of the TV If you need extra USB connectors use a USB hub Note If you are using a USB hub do not connect any other ...

Page 25: ...ecordings are scheduled If you plan to record a programme during your absence remember to switch the TV to standby and keep the USB hard disk switched on Set a timed recording To manually set a recording that is not linked to any programme 1 From the programme guide page press OPTIONS select Manual record and press OK 2 Set the channel date and time span in the dialogue box 3 Select Schedule and p...

Page 26: ...e To fully enjoy HbbTV you need to connect your TV to the Internet Read more about connecting the TV to the Internet in Connect your TV Computers and the Internet Page 50 Note You cannot download files to your TV with this feature Access HbbTV When you tune to a TV channel that offers HbbTV the interactive pages will open automatically or at some point you will be invited to open them Depending on...

Page 27: ...age group to display different character sets correctly 3 Press OPTIONS to exit Teletext language Some digital TV broadcasters provide several teletext languages You can set your primary and secondary language 1 Press 2 Select Setup Channel settings or Satellite settings 3 Select Languages Primary Text or Secondary Text 4 Select your preferred teletext languages then press OK Subpages A teletext p...

Page 28: ... saving time or Standard time then press OK Daylight saving is enabled or disabled Set the clock manually If clock mode is set to Manual set the date and time manually 1 In the Clock menu select Date or Time then press OK 2 Use the Navigation buttons to make your selection 3 Select Done then press OK Sleeptimer Sleeptimer switches the TV to standby after a specified time You can switch off your TV...

Page 29: ...t displayed If you select On during mute subtitles are displayed only when you press to mute the sound Subtitle language You can change the subtitle language on some digital channels 1 Press 2 Select Setup Channel settings or Satellite settings Subtitle language 3 Select Primary subtitles or Secondary subtitles for the preferred language 4 Press OK to confirm Tip You can also press OPTIONS Subtitl...

Page 30: ...mote control You can control multiple HDMI CEC compliant devices with your TV remote control To switch on EasyLink Remote Control see Use more of your TV Use EasyLink Control devices simultaneously Page 31 Retain picture quality If your TV picture quality is affected by the picture processing features of other devices switch on Pixel Plus Link To switch on Pixel Plus Link see Use more of your TV U...

Page 31: ...nd the connected device to standby Other EasyLink buttons are available through the On Screen Remote Control OSRC To access the OSRC 1 While you view content from a connected device press OPTIONS 2 Select Show device keys then press OK 3 Select an onscreen button then press OK 4 Press to exit Select speaker output If the connected device is HDMI Audio Return Channel HDMI ARC compliant you can outp...

Page 32: ...k 3 Select Pixel Plus link On then press OK Maximize video display Some subtitles can create a separate subtitle bar under the video which limits the video display area After you switch on auto subtitle shift the subtitles display over the video image which maximizes the video display area Switch on auto subtitle shift 1 Press 2 Select Setup TV settings EasyLink Auto subtitle shift 3 Select On the...

Page 33: ...D Access advanced settings including HD Natural Motion Clear LCD Advanced sharpness Dynamic contrast Dynamic backlight MPEG artefact reduction Colour enhancement Gamma Available on certain models only PC mode Allow picture settings to be changed when a PC is connected to the TV through HDMI If enabled you can select Picture format Unscaled which provides maximum detail for display of PC content Li...

Page 34: ... remain the same 1 While you watch TV press 2 Select Setup TV settings Factory settings then press OK TV settings are reset to default Channels Reorder and rename Reorder channels After the channels are installed you can reorder the channel list to your preference 1 While you watch TV press FIND The channel list is displayed 2 Select the channel to reorder and press OPTIONS 3 Select Reorder then p...

Page 35: ...h to the respective network 1 While you watch TV press 2 Select Setup Channel settings 3 Select Channel installation Antenna or Cable DVB 4 Select one of the following settings Antenna DVB T Access free to air antenna or digital DVB T channels Cable Access cable or digital DVB C channels 5 Press OK to confirm 6 Press to exit Start installation 1 Press 2 Select Setup Search for channels Reinstall c...

Page 36: ...atellite channels 1 While you watch TV press 2 Select Setup Search for satellite Reinstall channels 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation 4 Once complete select Finish and then press OK View satellite channels To watch satellite channels press Watch satellite Fine tune channels If the reception of an analogue TV channel is poor fine tune the TV channel 1 Press 2 Select Se...

Page 37: ...the channel list 2 Press 3 Select Setup Search for channels Reinstall channels then press OK You will be prompted to select the country where the TV was installed Make a note of the current setting and press followed by Cancel to exit 4 If the country setting on the TV is different from that of the TV whose channel list you want to copy reinstall the TV and select the country setting to match the ...

Page 38: ... 30 Adjust volume for the visually impaired 1 In the Universal access menu press the yellow button to select Mixed volume 2 Press the Navigation buttons to move the slider up or down then press OK 3 Press to exit Audio feedback for the visually impaired This feature enables audio feedback when buttons are pressed on the remote control or TV 1 In the Universal access menu press the blue button to s...

Page 39: ...lays the availability of new software at startup NonPublish Update from digital broadcast When available your TV can receive software updates through digital broadcasts A message appears prompting you to update the software We strongly recommend that you update the software when prompted Follow the instructions on screen Note If you choose to update the software at a later time select Setup Softwa...

Page 40: ...V 2 Disconnect all other USB devices from the TV 3 Connect the USB storage device containing the upg file to the USB connector on the TV 4 Press 5 Select Setup Software settings Local updates The updates screen appears 6 Select the upg file and press OK A message displays the update status 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update and restart your TV Reinstall the TV Reinstall your...

Page 41: ...nnectors use a SCART cinch adapter to connect the device to a SCART connector on the TV HDMI An HDMI connection has the best picture and sound quality An HDMI cable combines video and audio signals Use HDMI for high definition HD TV signals and to enable EasyLink An HDMI Audio Return Channel ARC connector allows output of TV audio to an HDMI ARC compliant device Do not use an HDMI cable longer tha...

Page 42: ...nals but cannot handle high definition HD TV signals VGA Use this connection to display PC content on the TV For video and sound use the VGA and AUDIO IN connectors Connect devices Overview You can connect your devices to the TV with any of the following options After connection press Add your devices ...

Page 43: ...isc 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 44: ... 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 45: ...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 However you can also use the connectors at the back of the TV For the best gaming experience set the TV to game mode 1 Press ADJUST 2 Select Smart picture Game then press OK 3 To exit press ...

Page 46: ...V 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 47: ...h 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 48: ... 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 49: ...vailable on certain models only You can connect a USB keyboard to enter text on the TV You can also type in a new channel name or subject name in the YouTube application within Net TV To install the USB keyboard Switch on the TV Connect the USB keyboard to the USB connector on the side of the TV If you need extra USB connectors use a USB hub Once the TV detects the keyboard select the keyboard lay...

Page 50: ...he TV If you need extra USB connectors use a USB hub You can also connect the USB mouse to a connected USB keyboard Once the TV detects the mouse set the tracking speed Navigate into the test area to check the speed To use the USB mouse with your TV Left mouse button left click OK Right mouse button right click Back Scroll wheel to scroll up and down an internet page Computers and the Internet Wha...

Page 51: ...es with your TV See Use your TV Browse PC through DLNA Page 16 To connect your TV to the Internet you also need a high speed connection to the Internet Note This DLNA1 5 network feature supports these computer operating systems Microsoft Windows XP or Vista Intel Mac OSX or Linux Connect You can connect this TV to your home network through a wired or wireless connection To make a wired connection ...

Page 52: ...orts WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup press the WPS button on the router Return to the TV in 2 minutes select WPS and press OK The TV connects to your network This takes about 2 minutes Complete the installation Most new wireless routers have the WPS system and carry the WPS logo The WPS system uses WPA security encryption and cannot be combined with devices on your network that use the WEP security encr...

Page 53: ...ct On the website you can check the necessary PC system requirements 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 To rename this T...

Page 54: ...insert the CAM according to these instructions Notes This TV supports CI as well as CI CI allows service providers to offer premium HD digital programmes with a high level of copy protection 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 and insert the CAM into the...

Page 55: ... cools down before you reconnect the power cable If the blinking reoccurs contact Philips Consumer Care You forgot the code to unlock the child lock feature Enter 8888 The TV menu is in the wrong language Change the TV menu to your preferred language For more information see Set up your TV Menu language Page 37 When you are turning the TV on off or to standby you hear a creaking sound from the TV ...

Page 56: ...ck the signal output of the device The picture from broadcasts is scrambled You may need a Conditional Access Module to access content Check with your service operator An e sticker banner displaying information appears on the TV display The TV is in Shop mode To remove the e sticker set the TV to Home mode then restart the TV Position the TV Location Page 9 The computer display on the TV is not st...

Page 57: ...connected USB USB device content is not displayed Make sure that the USB storage device is set to Mass Storage Class compliant as described in the storage device s documentation Make sure that the USB storage device is compatible with the TV Make sure that the audio and picture file formats are supported by the TV Audio and picture files do not play or display smoothly The transfer performance of ...

Page 58: ... only Display and sound Picture Display Display type LCD Full HD W UXGA Diagonal size 81 cm 32 inch 94 cm 37 inch 102 cm 40 inch 117 cm 46 inch 140 cm 55 inch Aspect ratio Widescreen 16 9 Panel resolution 1920 x 1080 p Pixel Plus HD picture enhancement 1080 p 24 25 30 50 60 Hz processing Perfect Motion Rate For 6000 series 400 Hz PMR For 5800 series 200 Hz PMR Sound Output power RMS 30 THD 24W Inc...

Page 59: ... compliant media server software Windows Media Player for Microsoft Windows Twonky Media for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X 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 Connectivity Rear PFL6806H 12 PFL6806H 60 EXT 1 RGB CVBS SCART EX...

Page 60: ...806K 02 Network Ethernet DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Coaxial HDMI 2 HDMI HDMI 1 ARC HDMI Audio Return Channel Antenna 75 ohm coaxial VGA PC input Bottom PFL6806T 12 Network Ethernet DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical HDMI 2 HDMI HDMI 1 ARC HDMI Audio Return Channel AUDIO IN DVI VGA stereo 3 5 mm mini jack Antenna 75 ohm coaxial VGA PC input Bottom PFL6806H 12 PFL6806H 60 PFL6806K 02 CI Common Interface SD card USB H...

Page 61: ... Access Module 54 connect device 42 connect PC 49 connect USB 15 connectors 4 contact information on Internet 9 contact Philips 9 controls 10 D demo 38 devices add 15 devices watch 15 digital channels 36 digital channels subtitles 29 digital radio 13 display 58 display resolution 58 DLNA 16 E EasyLink controls 31 EasyLink enable 30 EasyLink features 30 EasyLink RC key forward 30 EasyLink TV speake...

Page 62: ... or wall mount 8 position the TV 8 power 58 R recording TV shows 23 recordings manage 25 recycle 7 register product 9 reinstall TV 40 remote control 10 remote control onscreen 31 remote control overview 10 rename channels 34 reorder channels 34 S safety 5 Scenea enable 29 Scenea see screen saver 29 screen saver 29 SD card format 20 SD card memory size 20 settings assistant 33 settings picture 33 s...

Page 63: ...teletext language 27 teletext search 27 teletext subpages 27 U universal access enable 37 universal access hearing impaired 37 universal access visually impaired 38 USB keyboard 49 USB mouse 49 V visually impaired 38 volume 10 W wallpaper 29 Wi Fi MediaConnect 53 Wireless LAN ready 52 ...

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