Philips PFL6xx7G 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: ...nel settings 40 Language settings 41 Universal access settings 42 Other settings 42 Update software 43 Restore default settings 43 5 Connect your TV 44 About cables 44 Connect devices 45 Connect more devices 52 Watch a connected device 55 Network and the Internet 55 6 Troubleshooting 58 General issues 58 Channel issues 58 Picture issues 59 Sound issues 59 Connection issues 60 Network issues 60 Con...

Page 3: ...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 a USB ...

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: ...20 0 9 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 Con...

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: ...ds 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 HDMI and HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are tra...

Page 10: ...ay require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their content If you decline an upgrade you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Sustainability Energy efficiency This TV is designed with energy efficient features To access these features press the Green button on the remote control En...

Page 11: ...tive 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 for the environmental and human health Help and support Use Help To access the onscreen Help menu press the Blue button To exit from the Help menu press Visit Philips website If you can ...

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: ...n extended period of time disconnect the TV from the mains plug Automatic switch off You can save energy with this TV s energy efficiency settings The settings are enabled by default so that if there is no user interaction such as pressing a remote control button or a control on the rear panel for four hours the TV will automatically switch to standby To disable automatic switch off 1 While you wa...

Page 14: ...ile 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 ...

Page 15: ...t from a connected 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 ag...

Page 16: ...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 You will not be able to view a channel from the TV guide if the age rating is set and the age rating of the channel is equal or higher than the rating set by user...

Page 17: ...itles when available Options may vary according to the program information available from the broadcaster 1 In the TV guide press OPTIONS 2 Select an option then press OK Record Set a scheduled recording Identify channel Manually update channel information Select day Select the day to display Manual record Set a manual recording Show remote control Display onscreen remote control Reload page Refre...

Page 18: ...the TV displays pictures that overlap vertically select 3D Side by side If the TV displays pictures that overlap horizontally select 3D Top bottom If the TV displays distorted images such as the background appearing nearer to you select either 3D Top bottom inverted or 3D Side by side inverted 2D to 3D conversion You can convert any 2D program to watch it in 3D 1 Press OPTIONS then select Picture ...

Page 19: ...on set Ambilight Static Custom Advanced Select for more Ambilight settings Wall color Select the color of your wall The TV will adjust Ambilight settings to suit the color of your wall TV switch off Select how Ambilight switches off when the TV is switched off Lounge light mood Select a predefined Ambilight color for a lounge light effect when the TV is switched off Switch on lounge light To creat...

Page 20: ...port on the back of the TV 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 Do not overload the USB port If you connect a USB storage device that consumes more than 500mA power make sure that it is connected to its own external power supply View USB contents 1 Connect the USB device to the USB connector o...

Page 21: ...select a music track then press OK If there are several tracks in the same folder select a track and press the Red button Play all To jump to the next or previous track press CH or CH To pause the music press OK Press OK again to continue To make a 10 seconds jump in a song or 10 seconds back press or To rewind or go fast forward press or Press the keys several times to toggle between different sp...

Page 22: ...on your TV This completes the registration and activates DivX on your TV Consult the DivX website for detailed support To de register this TV 1 Press SOURCE 2 Select USB and press OK 3 Press OPTIONS select DivX R VOD and press OK Follow the onscreen information Browse Smart TV What you can do With Internet Applications apps which are specially adapted Internet websites for your TV you can enjoy th...

Page 23: ...App Gallery then press OK 2 Use the Navigation buttons to search for apps 3 Select an app then press OK to add it to your home screen Follow the onscreen instructions to add the app Tips You can search for apps available in other countries To return to the Smart TV home page press LIST Note Smart TV services are updated automatically To view the latest updates in App Gallery press the Red button A...

Page 24: ...efinition videos use a flash drive with at least 8 GB of storage capacity Note You can also use a single storage device to record pause and rent videos Connect a USB 2 0 compatible hard disk drive HDD with a minimum capacity of 250 GB and a minimum transfer speed of 30 megabytes per second Format the USB flash drive Before you download rented videos your USB drive must be formatted All existing co...

Page 25: ...media Home Platform DTVi Digital TV interactive Visit the broadcaster s website for more information to see which interactive system is available in your country Here are some examples of interactive activities you can enjoy View information about TV programs Join a quiz or contest Play games Shop online Pay for a video on demand VOD program Vote Chat What you need To enjoy this service you need t...

Page 26: ...e 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 Make sure that the TV and the USB hard ...

Page 27: ... is also possible for you to schedule a timed recording that is not linked to any program What you need If recording using a program guide from a broadcaster be sure that it is selected Press TV guide EPG preference Broadcast If recording using an Internet program guide be sure that it is selected Press TV guide EPG preference Network Connect a USB 2 0 compatible hard drive with a minimum capacity...

Page 28: ...s is complete Start recording One touch recording You can record the program you are currently watching with a single button 1 While you watch TV press Recording starts immediately A pop up window is displayed 2 Use the Navigation buttons to mark the end time of the recording 3 Select Confirm then press OK 4 To stop recording press Note While recording you cannot switch TV channels or pause a TV b...

Page 29: ...ings is displayed 3 Select a recording from the list then press OK The recording starts to play Sort recordings 1 Press 2 Select Recordings then press OK A list of recordings is displayed 3 Press OPTIONS select an option then press OK Note To filter your recordings press OPTIONS If a broadcaster limits the number of days a recording can be viewed after the program is broadcast the list of recordin...

Page 30: ... retrieve your password Create an account If you do not have a Skype name and password you can create an account at the Skype sign in page on your TV 1 At the start page select Don t have a Skype Name then press OK 2 Read the Skype End User License Agreement Terms of Service and Privacy Statement Once complete select Accept and press OK 3 At the Create account page enter the information Full Name ...

Page 31: ...pe main menu select Contacts and press OK 2 Press OPTIONS then select Add Skype contact or Add SkypeOut Contact 3 Press OK to display the onscreen keyboard Follow the on screen instructions to enter the details 4 Skype will find users that match your search Select the user in the search results to view the profile before you add the user 5 If this is the contact you are looking for select Add and ...

Page 32: ...phone during your call Stop My Video stop the video feed to your contact s screen Call a phone With Skype you can call land line phones and mobile phones Note No emergency calls with Skype Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and cannot be used for emergency calls Call a phone Before you can make the call to a land line or mobile phone you will need to purchase Skype Credits or buy a Skyp...

Page 33: ...With Skype Credits or a Skype subscription you can call land line phones and mobile phones with your TV Buy Skype Credit To buy Skype Credit or take up a Skype subscription sign in to Skype on your computer The Skype Credit you buy will be available on your TV The amount of available credit is shown on each page where you can make a phone call Automatic sign in To sign in automatically to Skype wh...

Page 34: ...ws Two players watch the same TV but see two different screens to play the game To view each screen you need a pair of gaming glasses for each player What you need Use the two player kit that comes with two pairs of glasses PTA436 sold separately Connect the game console to the HDMI connector on this TV Start a two player game 1 On the TV remote control press SOURCE Select the game console in the ...

Page 35: ...ngs 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 lock the TV or block age rated pr...

Page 36: ... 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 37: ...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 44 Configure TV speakers 1 Press 2 Select Setup TV sett...

Page 38: ...er 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 Maximize video display Some subtitles create a separate subtitle bar under the video that limits the video display area To maximize the video display area you can switch on auto subtitle shift The subtitles then display over t...

Page 39: ...finition image HD Natural Motion remove motion judders 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 enhances details in the dark middle and light areas of the picture Dynamic backlight Select the backlight level that provides an optimal balance between dynamic power consumpt...

Page 40: ...yLink Select speaker output Page 37 Clear sound Enhance sound quality Digital output format Select the type of audio output through the digital audio output connector Select between audio formats of Multichannel or Stereo Digital output level Set the sampling rate for stereo audio Select Low for a certain amount of loss in intensity or signal strength Select Normal for no loss in intensity or sign...

Page 41: ...nnel 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 TV updates them automatically You can also manually update the channels Note If you are prompted to enter a code enter 8888 Update channels manually 1 Press 2 Select Set...

Page 42: ...ings General settings then press OK 3 Select Key beep On then press OK 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 Select a demo then press OK 4 To exit press EXIT Location To make sure that the correct TV settings are applied you can select where the TV is used Shop or home mode Se...

Page 43: ...SB 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 website to complete the update Update from digital broadc...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ... 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 48: ... 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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...s Setup TV settings General settings USB 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 en...

Page 55: ...ress OK to confirm Use the SOURCE button 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 Device settings Rename a device You can rename a device after it is added to the Source menu 1 Press SOURCE 2 Select the devic...

Page 56: ... see Connect your TV Network and the Internet Wired connection Page 56 For a Wi Fi ready connection see Connect your TV Network and the Internet Wi Fi ready Page 56 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 onscreen instructions to inst...

Page 57: ...t a 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 manu...

Page 58: ...rs contact Philips 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 41 You want to upgrade your TV software Visit www philips com support and download the latest software packag...

Page 59: ...ure format Auto zoom select a different picture format The picture position is incorrect Picture signals from some devices may not fit the screen correctly Check the signal output of the device 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 See Setup your TV Other settings Location Page...

Page 60: ... 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 on your USB storage device do not play or display smoothly The transfer performance of the USB storage device may limit the data transfer rate to the TV w...

Page 61: ...e 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 com support You can also consult and contribute to the Philips TV community at www supportforum philips com If you wish to speak with or email a Philips representative contact the Philips Consumer Care in your country You can find the contact details in...

Page 62: ...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 HDMI Resoluti...

Page 63: ...LAN RJ 45 Supported image files JPEG jpg GIF 87a 89a gif PNG png BMP bmp dib Supported audio video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters Supported audio video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters Supported audio video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters ...

Page 64: ...racters Supported 3D formats Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters Supported DLNA 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 Fup...

Page 65: ...ches 400mm x 400mm M6 Warning Follow all instructions provided with the TV mount Koninklijke Philips Electronics N 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 o...

Page 66: ...ss 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 05476 20121016 ...

Page 67: ...losed captions display 34 computer play files 16 connect devices 36 connect digital camcorder 41 connect digital camera 41 connect disc player 37 connect external hard disk 42 connect game console 39 connect home network 45 connect home theater system 40 connect keyboard 43 connect mouse 43 connect PC 42 connect recorder 39 connect TV receiver 38 connect USB 17 connected device add 44 connected de...

Page 68: ...k 45 home theater system connect 40 I install channels automatic 33 Interactive TV 20 K kensington lock 7 L language menu 34 location home or shop 34 M media server 16 media server program 16 mode home or shop 34 Multimedia Home Platform MHP 20 multimedia play files 16 multimedia supported formats 50 N network connect 45 P pause TV 22 PC connect 42 PC display resolutions 50 picture format 13 pictu...

Page 69: ...voice call 27 Skype voicemails 27 sleeptimer 29 Smart TV 4 Smart TV applications 19 Smart TV browse 18 Smart TV network 45 smartphone control 6 software check version 35 software digital update 35 software USB 35 sound settings reset 33 standby 11 sustainability 9 switch TV on off 11 T trademarks and copyrights 9 TV guide view 13 TV receiver connect 38 TV speakers mute 11 U universal access enable...

Page 70: ...Specifications are subject to change without notice Philips and the Philips shield emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V and are used under license from Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V 2013 TP Vision Netherlands B V All rights reserved www philips com ...

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