Philips PFL5 SEries User Manual Download

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Page 1: ...EN User Manual Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome ...

Page 2: ...gs 39 Language settings 39 Universal access settings 40 Other settings 40 Update software 41 Restore default settings 41 5 Connect your TV 42 About cables 42 Connect devices 43 Connect more devices 50 Watch a connected device 53 Network and the Internet 53 6 Troubleshooting 56 General issues 56 Channel issues 56 Picture issues 57 Sound issues 57 Connection issues 58 Network issues 58 Contact Phili...

Page 3: ...TV to the home network you can share movies pictures and music from a computer or media server on your home network If you connect your TV to the Internet you can enjoy a wealth of streaming movies pictures music and much more with Youtube and other Smart TV applications While you watch a digital channel you can pause TV at any time and catch up with the broadcast later The broadcast is stored on ...

Page 4: ...ngs to suit your needs TV controls Side 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 to the sensor Make sure that the line of sight between the remote control and the TV is not blocked by furniture or other objects Remote control 1 Standby Swit...

Page 5: ... Numeric buttons Select TV channels or enter text 21 Dot Enter digital sub channels EasyLink 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 Controls ...

Page 6: ...sconnecting 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 can...

Page 7: ... 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 hazardous activity for example driving a car until your symptoms have...

Page 8: ...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 on the back of the TV indicates risk of electric shock Never remove the TV cover Always contact Philips ...

Page 9: ...lish with product number to Open Source Team TP Vision Netherlands B V High Tech Campus 5 5656 AE Eindhoven The Netherlands Trademarks and copyrights Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories The...

Page 10: ...ted content If the device fails to properly enforce restrictions on content usage content owners may require Microsoft to revoke the device s ability to consume PlayReady protected content Revocation should not affect unprotected content or content protected by other content access technologies Content owners may require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their content If you decline an upgrade yo...

Page 11: ...Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006 66 EC which cannot be disposed with normal household waste Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences fo...

Page 12: ...untry for support The number is available in the leaflet accompanying this product or online at www philips com support Before you contact Philips write down the model and serial number of your TV You can find this information on the back of your TV or on the TV packaging ...

Page 13: ...oing 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 Set the TV to automatically switch off to standby after a period of no user interaction such as pressing a remote control button or a control on the front panel To enable automatic switch off 1 While you watch TV press the Green ...

Page 14: ... you watch TV press LIST 2 Select Favorites in the top menu and press OK Only channels in the favorites list are displayed Manage channel lists After the channels are installed you can manage them Rename channels Hide or unhide channels Lock a channel Display channel logos List channels according to type You can refine the list of channels displayed in your channel list according to their type 1 P...

Page 15: ...ected device Automatic detection When you connect a new device to the TV the device is detected automatically and added to the Source menu The device is shown as an icon the device type with an assigned name Access the source menu 1 While you watch TV press SOURCE 2 To switch to a connected device select the device and press OK 3 To exit without switching to any device press SOURCE again To add or...

Page 16: ...broadcaster You can view information about digital TV channels using TV guides provided by the broadcasters This information can include Channel schedules for the day Now and next or up to 8 days if supported by your broadcaster Synopsis of programs Set TV guide Before you use the TV guide check these settings 1 Press 2 Select Setup TV settings General settings TV guide 3 Select From the broadcast...

Page 17: ... a 3D TV Before you watch 3D read the health warning information in Get started Important information 3D Health warning To watch 3D on this TV you need the Philips 3D Easy passive glasses PTA417 To experience the best 3D effect while you watch 3D programs Watch the TV away from direct sunlight Sit at a height where the center of the TV screen is at your eye level Sit at a distance that is at least...

Page 18: ... 2D to 3D conversion To stop the 2D to 3D conversion 1 Press OPTIONS then select Picture and sound 2 Select 3D settings 2D then press OK You can also switch to another activity from the Home menu to stop the 2D to 3D conversion Switch off 3D If you switch to another channel or a connected device the TV switches back to 2D While you watch a 3D program you can switch off 3D 1 Press OPTIONS then sele...

Page 19: ...fined Ambilight color for a lounge light effect when the TV is switched off Switch on lounge light To create a lounge light effect in your room switch on Ambilight while the TV is in standby While the TV is in standby press AMBILIGHT on the remote control Note It may take more than five seconds for the lounge light to switch on To select another lounge light color see Use your TV Ambilight Change ...

Page 20: ...te control to control play See Use your TV View Media Play options Page 20 Menu bar and sorting After you select Browse network or USB a browser is displayed To browse your files by type select the menu bar at the top of the screen If you are browsing files from a computer you can only browse the files and folders as they are organized on the computer The menu bar Navigate to the menu bar and sele...

Page 21: ... play of tracks Show info Display the file name Note To view information on a song title artist duration etc select the song and press INFO To hide the information press INFO again View photos 1 Select Photos in the menu bar 2 Select a photo thumbnail and press OK Start a slideshow If there are more photos in the same folder select a photo and press the Red button Slideshow To jump to the next or ...

Page 22: ...try to country Availability of catch up TV apps and their TV programs is subject to the country setting of your TV To find out which TV programs are available access the TV guide within the app Smart TV displays one page at a time in full screen Certain websites may not display completely Functions that require plug ins may be unavailable TP Vision Netherlands B V bears no responsibility regarding...

Page 23: ...ss Tip You can also use the Numeric buttons on the TV remote control to enter a web address Zoom page To zoom in and out on an Internet page do the following 1 Press OPTIONS then select Zoom page 2 Use the slider bar to set the enlargement 3 Use the Navigation buttons to jump between highlighted items and scroll through an Internet page Scroll pages Press P and P to scroll up and down on a web pag...

Page 24: ...o the home page 4 To view a store select its icon and press OK Rent a video To rent a video open the video store app and locate the video Follow the onscreen instructions to rent pay for and download the video Note The way you select and rent a video varies from store to store Consult the video store website for more information Payment The store prompts you to log in or to open a new account if y...

Page 25: ...wireless home network connected through a Universal Plug and Play router uPnP For network connection see Connect your TV Network and the Internet Page 53 Access interactive TV Most channels that offer interactive services invite you to press the Red button or OK to open their interactive program 1 Switch to a digital channel with interactive services When the application is loading a blinking symb...

Page 26: ... 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 1 Mak...

Page 27: ...watch from a connected device a Blu ray disc player or digital receiver Use Skype What you can do Notes No emergency calls with Skype Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and cannot be used for emergency calls Skype comes pre installed on this TV You cannot download Skype or file to your TV With Skype on your TV you can talk to anyone else on Skype anywhere in the world for free make low ...

Page 28: ...s of Service and Privacy Statement Once complete select Accept and press OK 3 At the Create account page enter the information Full Name Enter your full name Skype name Your Skype name will be displayed in the list of contacts of other Skype users Your Skype name has to begin with a letter upper or lowercase It must be 6 to 32 characters in length and can contain numbers A Skype name cannot contai...

Page 29: ...ntact you are looking for select Add and press OK The newly added contact has to accept your request before his or her name is displayed in your contacts list Until the contact accepts your request the new contact appears offline Accept a contact request Other Skype users can invite you to be on their contact list You will be notified of their request which you can accept or decline Rename a conta...

Page 30: ...ct the numbers on the dial pad on screen 5 When you have entered the complete number select the Call button and press OK to start call To mute your microphone during your call press OPTIONS then select Mute To end the voice call select End call and press OK Receive a call When you are signed in to Skype and watching TV you are notified of an incoming call with a message on screen The notification ...

Page 31: ...tings then press OK 2 Select Signing out now Sign me in when Skype starts then press OK to enable the option Change online status You can change your own online status 1 At the Skype main menu select your Skype name then press OK 2 Select Online Status and press OK 3 Select the preferred status which you want contacts to see then press OK Change your avatar You can change the avatar 1 At the Skype...

Page 32: ... game 1 Select the game console in the Home menu then press OK 2 On the game console start the game and select the multi player or two player mode Select the mode for split screen viewing 3 On the TV remote control press OPTIONS 4 Select Picture and sound Two player gaming 5 Select the format in which the split screen game is displayed 3D Top bottom or 3D Side by side 6 Press OK The TV shows the 2...

Page 33: ... Press 2 Select Setup TV settings General settings Sleep timer 3 Press the Navigation buttons to set the sleep timer The sleep timer can be set up to 180 minutes in steps of ten minutes To switch off the sleep timer set it to zero minutes 4 Press OK to activate the sleep timer After the specified time the TV switches to standby Child lock To protect children from unsuitable TV programs you can loc...

Page 34: ... audio control If you connect an HDMI CEC compliant device that includes speakers through the HDMI ARC connector you can choose to hear the TV audio from those speakers instead of the TV speakers Synchronize audio If you connect your TV to a home theater you can synchronize the audio and video to avoid lag between the picture and sound Retain picture quality If your TV picture quality is affected ...

Page 35: ...lect an onscreen button then press OK 4 Press to exit Select speaker output If a connected device is HDMI Audio Return Channel HDMI ARC compliant you can output TV audio through an HDMI cable Additional audio cables are not required Make sure you connect the device to the HDMI ARC connector on the TV See Connect your TV About cables HDMI Page 42 Configure TV speakers 1 Press 2 Select Setup TV sett...

Page 36: ...tch on audio sync delay 1 Press 2 Select Setup TV settings Sound 3 Select Advanced Audio out delay On then press OK Retain picture quality If your TV picture quality is affected by the picture processing features of other devices you can switch on Pixel Plus Link Switch on Pixel Plus Link 1 Press 2 Select Setup TV settings General settings EasyLink 3 Select Pixel Plus Link On then press OK Maximiz...

Page 37: ...el Plus HD Control advanced settings to fine tune each pixel to match surrounding pixels Produce a brilliant high definition image HD Natural Motion remove motion judders Clear LCD Enable superior motion clarity and sharpness Advance sharpness Super resolution Enable superior sharpness especially on lines and contours in the picture Dynamic contrast Set the level at which the TV automatically enha...

Page 38: ...ing Automatically reduce sudden volume changes for example when switching channels Advanced Access advanced settings to enhance your audio experience Auto volume leveling Enable the reduction of sudden volume changes for example when switching channels TV speakers Select the preferred speakers to stream audio from the TV See Use more of your TV Use EasyLink Select speaker output Page 35 Clear soun...

Page 39: ...lation 3 Select Digital Reception test Find channel then press OK 4 Press the Numeric buttons to enter the channel frequency 5 Select Search then press OK 6 When the channel is found select Store then press OK 7 Press to exit Update channel list When the TV was switched on for the first time a full installation of channels was performed By default when there are changes to these channel lists the ...

Page 40: ...play a beep 1 While you watch TV press OPTIONS 2 Select Universal access menu then press OK 3 Select Key beep then press OK 4 Press the Green button to turn on audio feedback or press the Red button to turn it off 5 Press EXIT to exit Other settings TV demo You can start a demo to find out more about the features on this TV 1 While you watch TV press 2 Select Setup Watch demos then press OK 3 Sele...

Page 41: ...write protection disabled Access to a computer with a USB connector and Internet access Note Do not use a USB hard drive 1 Connect a USB storage device 2 Press 3 Select Setup Update software then press OK The update assistant starts 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to start the update Note The update assistant directs you to the Philips support website See the installation instructions on the we...

Page 42: ...nd 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 video Y Pb Pr only transmits video Use the supplied Y Pb Pr and audio adapter cable to connect dev...

Page 43: ...es standard picture quality 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 with an HDMI cable to the TV ...

Page 44: ...a component video cable Y Pb Pr and an audio L R cable to the TV Connect the disc player with a composite cable CVBS and an audio L R cable to the TV AV IN AV IN TV receiver Connect the digital TV receiver with an antenna cable to the TV ...

Page 45: ... TV receiver with an HDMI cable to the TV Connect the digital TV receiver with a component video cable Y Pb Pr and an audio L R cable to the TV Connect the digital TV receiver with a composite cable CVBS and an audio L R cable to the TV AV IN AV IN ...

Page 46: ... the recorder with an antenna cable to the TV Connect the recorder with a component video cable Y Pb Pr and an audio L R cable to the TV Connect the recorder with a composite cable CVBS and an audio L R cable to the TV AV IN AV IN ...

Page 47: ...he game console with an HDMI cable to the TV Connect the game console with a component video cable Y Pb Pr and an audio L R cable to the TV Connect the game console with a composite cable CVBS and an audio L R cable to the TV AV IN AV IN ...

Page 48: ...r with an HDMI cable and an optical cable to the TV Connect the home theater with a component video cable Y Pb Pr and an audio L R cable to the TV Connect the home theater with a composite cable CVBS and an audio L R cable to the TV AV IN AV IN ...

Page 49: ...Connect the digital camera with a USB cable to the TV Digital camcorder Connect the digital camcorder with an HDMI cable to the TV Connect the digital camcorder with a component video cable Y Pb Pr and an audio L R cable to the TV ...

Page 50: ...tal camcorder with a composite cable CVBS and an audio L R cable to the TV Connect more devices USB hard drive Connect the USB hard drive with a USB cable to the TV Computer Connect the computer with an HDMI cable to the TV ...

Page 51: ...t supplied with a USB cable to the TV Point the camera to the position you usually sit You can position the camera anywhere you want but place it away from the speakers of the TV High Definition HD The Philips PTA317 00 video camera sold separately is a HD resolution camera If the bandwidth of the Internet connection is sufficient and the person you call has an HD display like your TV he or she wi...

Page 52: ... mouse keyboard Keyboard settings and press OK TV keys on your keyboard To make a text entry use the following keys Enter confirm an entry Backspace delete a character before the cursor Navigation keys navigate within a text field Alt Shift switch between keyboard layouts if multiple keyboard layouts are set Smart TV keys on your keyboard Enter confirm an entry Backspace return to the previous pag...

Page 53: ...rom Source menu You can also press SOURCE to display a list of connector names Select the connector that connects the device to the TV 1 Press SOURCE 2 Press the Navigation buttons to select a device icon or the connector icon 3 Press OK to confirm Rename device After a new device is added to the Source menu you can rename it 1 Press SOURCE 2 Select the device then press the Green button Rename 3 ...

Page 54: ...n For a wired connection see Connect your TV Network and the Internet Wired connection Page 54 For a Wi Fi ready connection see Connect your TV Network and the Internet Wi Fi ready Page 54 Wired connection 1 Switch on the router and switch on its DHCP setting 2 Connect the router with an ethernet cable to the TV 3 Press then select Setup 4 Select Connect to network then press OK 5 Follow the onscr...

Page 55: ...specific network router press Scan on the first page of the installation The routers with WPS and the strongest signal are shown first in the list on screen 2 Select the router you need then press OK If you are connecting to a WPS router select WPS on the TV If you want to set the PIN code in your router software to connect select WPS pin and note down the code To enter the encryption key manually...

Page 56: ...ips 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 For more information see Set up your TV Language settings Menu language Page 39 Subtitles are not visible when you play a movie file from a USB storage device Subtitle files that are not hard coded int...

Page 57: ...moving devices away from the TV If reception on only one channel is poor fine tune this channel There is poor picture quality from connected devices Make sure that the devices are connected properly Make 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 d...

Page 58: ...ditional audio cable is connected to AUDIO L R or AUDIO IN mini jack only You cannot use EasyLink features Make sure that your HDMI devices are HDMI CEC compatible EasyLink features only work with devices that are HDMI CEC compatible If an HDMI CEC compliant audio device is connected to the TV and the TV does not display any mute or volume icon when the volume is muted increased or decreased When ...

Page 59: ...network is not working try a wired network connection Make sure that the firewalls in your network allow access to the TV wireless connection Contact Philips Warning Do not attempt to repair the TV yourself This may cause severe injury irreparable damage to your TV or void your warranty If are not able to resolve your problem refer to the frequently asked questions FAQs for this TV at www philips ...

Page 60: ...ries Pixel Plus HD for PFL5xx7 and PFL6xx7 series Picture Display Perfect Motion Rate PMR For PFL7xx7 series 480Hz For PFL6xx7 series 240Hz For PFL5xx7 series 240Hz Ambilight Ambilight Spectra 2 For PFL7xx7 series 3D 3D TV For PFL6xx7 and PFL7xx7 series Sound Output power RMS 20 W 10 THD Incredible Surround Clear Sound Mono Stereo Secondary audio programming Display resolutions Computer formats HD...

Page 61: ...liant 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 NETWORK Ethernet LAN RJ 45 Service port SERV U AUDIO...

Page 62: ...rovided 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 back of the TV This section is for PFL5xx7 and 32 42 PFL6xx7 series only Before you mount the TV on the wall find the correct length of the screw To find the lengt...

Page 63: ...gth of the screw add the thickness of your wall mount to the screw length as shown in the graphic This section is for 42PFL7xx7 only Before you mount the TV on the wall find the correct length of the screw To find the length of the screw add the thickness of your wall mount to the screw length as shown in the graphic Help version UMv 3139 137 05473 20120403 ...

Page 64: ...uter play files 19 connect devices 42 connect digital camcorder 49 connect digital camera 49 connect disc player 43 connect external hard disk 50 connect game console 47 connect home network 54 connect home theater system 48 connect keyboard 52 connect mouse 52 connect PC 50 connect recorder 46 connect TV receiver 44 connect USB 20 connected device add 53 connected device remove 53 connected devic...

Page 65: ...me mode 40 home network 53 home theater system connect 48 I install channels automatic 39 Interactive TV 24 K kensington lock 8 L language menu 39 location home or shop 40 M media server program 19 mode home or shop 40 Multimedia Home Platform MHP 24 multimedia play files 19 multimedia supported formats 61 N network connect 53 P pause TV 26 PC connect 50 PC display resolutions 60 picture format 16...

Page 66: ... voice call 29 Skype voicemails 30 sleeptimer 33 Smart TV 3 Smart TV applications 23 Smart TV browse 22 Smart TV network 53 smartphone control 5 software check version 41 software digital update 41 software USB 41 sound settings reset 38 standby 13 sustainability 10 switch TV on off 13 T trademarks and copyrights 9 TV guide view 16 TV receiver connect 44 TV speakers mute 13 U universal access enab...

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