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Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 EN Get started 3 TV tour TV controls Important information Sustainability Help and support 3 4 6 10 11 Use your TV 12 Watch TV View program guide View media Access YouTube Interactive TV 12 15 16 17 18 Use more of your TV 19 Pause TV Play games Use EasyLink Set locks and timers View Scenea 19 20 21 23 25 Set up your TV 26 Picture and sound Channel settings Language settings Universal access settings Other settings Update software Restore default settings 26 27 28 2
TV tour Pause TV 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 hard drive.
TV controls Rear controls For PFL30x7, PFL35x7, and PFL40x7 - 32 to 47 inch TVs 1. Remote control sensor Point the remote control at the sensor. Make sure that the line-of-sight between the remote control and the TV is not blocked by furniture or other objects. 1. (Standby): Switch the TV on or off. 2. CH +/- (Channel +/-): Switch to the next or previous channel. 3. (Source): Access a connected device. 4. +/- (Volume +/-): Increase or decrease volume. Remote control Sensors 1.
English 6. (Home): Access the Home menu. 7. OK: Confirm an entry or selection. 8. (Navigation buttons): Navigate through menus and select items. 17. Color buttons: Select tasks or options. The buttons function according to the services offered by the service provider. 18. EXIT: Exit from menus or TV functions. 19. 0-9 (Numeric buttons): Select TV channels or enter text. 20. . (Dot): Use for digital channels input. EasyLink controls 9. LIST: Access the TV channel list. 10.
Important information Safety Read and understand all instructions before you use your TV. If damage is caused by failure to follow the instructions, the warranty does not apply. Risk of electric shock or fire! Never expose the TV to rain or water. Never place liquid containers, such as vases, near the TV. If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect the TV from the power outlet immediately. Contact Philips Consumer Care to have the TV checked before use.
Screen care Risk of damage to the TV screen! Never touch, push, rub or strike the screen with any object. Unplug the TV before cleaning. Clean the TV and frame with a soft damp cloth. Never use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or household cleaners on the TV. To avoid deformations and color fading, wipe off water drops as soon as possible. Avoid stationary images as much as possible. Stationary images are images that remain onscreen for extended periods of time.
Notice Pixel characteristics 2012 © TP Vision Netherlands B.V. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V or their respective owners. TP Vision Netherlands B.V. reserves the right to change products at any time without being obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly. The material in this manual is believed adequate for the intended use of the system.
Trademarks and copyrights This product contains software licensed under an open source license. For acknowledgments and license texts, please refer to the electronic in-product user manual. TP Vision Netherlands B.V. hereby offers to deliver, upon request, a copy of the complete corresponding source code for the copyrighted open source software packages used in this product for which such offer is requested by the respective licenses.
Sustainability The DTVi brand and logo are registered marks of Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) and the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB). DTVi is applicable for PFL4xx7G only. Java and all Java based trademarks are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates, in the United States and other countries. Java is applicable for PFL4xx7G only.
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. Help and support English End of use Use Help To access the onscreen Help menu, press the Yellow button. To switch between the Help menu and the TV menu, press the Yellow button. Visit Philips website When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
2 Use your TV Watch TV Switch TV on or off 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 watch TV, press the Green button on the remote control. 2. Select [Auto switch off], then press OK. 3.
Manage channel lists After the channels are installed, you can manage them: Rename channels Hide or unhide channels Rename channels You can rename channels. The name appears when the channels are selected. 1. While you watch TV, press LIST. The channel list is displayed. 2. Select the channel to rename, then press OPTIONS. 3. Select [Rename channel], then press OK. Press CH +/- on the remote control or TV. Press the Numeric buttons to enter a channel number.
Select a source Use smart settings You can watch a connected device in one of these ways: Add its icon to the Home menu for easy access, then select it from the Home menu. Select from the Source menu. Note: If you connect an HDMI-CEC compliant device to the TV, it is automatically added to the Home menu. Add new device Your TV comes with smart picture and sound settings. You can apply these settings or customize them. Select your preferred picture setting 1. Connect and switch on the device. 2.
You can change the picture format to suit the video source. 1. Press FORMAT. 2. Select a picture format, then press OK to confirm. The available picture formats depend on the video source: [Auto fill]: Adjust the picture to fill the screen (subtitles remain visible). Recommended for minimal screen distortion but not for HD or PC. [Auto zoom]: Enlarge the picture to fill the screen. Recommended for minimal screen distortion but not for HD or PC.
View media What you can do You can play videos, photos, and music on your TV from: Your computer connected through the home network (For models with network connector only) A USB device connected to the TV Play files from computer What you need Available on certain models only. A wired or wireless home network, connected with a Universal Plug and Play (uPnP) router. Philips wireless USB adapter (PTA127) or a LAN cable that connects your TV to your home network.
Watch video Press the Navigation buttons to select a video file, then press OK. Press to pause. Press to stop. Press / to search backward or forward. Press EXIT to exit the content browser. Video playback options While you play video, press OPTIONS to access the following video options: [Subtitles]: Select the available subtitles settings. [Audio language]: Select the available audio language. [Repeat]: Repeat a video, track, or album. [Show info]: Display the file name.
Interactive TV What you can do *Applicable to PFL4xx7G only. With interactive TV, you can view additional information or entertainment pages provided by digital TV broadcasters. You can experience true interactivity by responding directly to the digital content. Note: You cannot download files to your TV with this feature. Not all TV programs, commercials and features include closed captioning information. Broadcasters use various interactive TV systems.
Pause TV What you can do While you watch a digital channel, you can pause a program to answer a phone call or to have a break. The broadcast is stored on a USB hard drive that is connected to the TV. You can resume playback of the program at any time. Note: You can pause a program for a maximum of 90 minutes. Closed caption is not applicable in recording and playback of pause TV. The USB hard drive is formatted exclusively for this TV. Keep it permanently connected to the TV.
Pause a live TV broadcast Play games Add a game console You can play games consoles projected on a wide screen TV with excellent sound. Before you start, connect your game console to this TV. See Connect your TV > Connect devices > Game console (Page 36). For easy access, add the game console to the Home menu. 1. Press . 2. Select [Add your devices] > [Game console], then press OK. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to add the game console. 1. On a digital channel, press to pause a TV program. 2.
What you can do You can get the most out of your HDMI-CEC-compliant devices with Philips EasyLink enhanced control features. Connect your HDMI-CEC compliant devices through HDMI to your TV and control them at the same time with your TV remote control. Note: Other brands describe HDMI-CEC functionality differently. Some examples are Anynet (Samsung), Aquos Link (Sharp) or BRAVIA Sync (Sony). Not all brands are fully compatible with Philips EasyLink.
EasyLink buttons You can control HDMI-CEC compliant devices with these buttons on the TV remote control: : Switch the TV and the connected device on or to standby. Play buttons: Control video or music play. Numeric buttons: Select a title, chapter or track. OK: Start, pause or resume play on the connected device, activate a selection, or access the device menu. / : Search backwards and forwards on the connected device. : Display the TV Home menu.
Switch off connecting device If your TV is connected to a home theater and there is a lag between the picture and the sound, you can synchronize them. If you are using a Philips home theater, the audio and video are automatically synchronized. For other home theater brands, you need to switch on the audio sync delay on the TV to synchronize the audio and video. Switch on Audio Out Delay 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Sound]. 3. Select [Audio out delay] > [On], then press OK.
Set the clock manually You can set the date and time manually. Before you start, set the clock mode to [Manual]. 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 You can switch the TV to standby after a specified time. During the countdown to the specified time, you can switch off your TV earlier or reset the sleeptimer. 1. Press . 2.
English View Scenea What you can do With Scenea, you can display a picture as the wallpaper on your TV. Display the default picture, or load your own picture as the wallpaper. The wallpaper is displayed for 240 minutes, or for the duration of the sleeptimer. Switch on 1. Press . 2. Select [Scenea], then press OK. The default picture is displayed. Note: The wallpaper is displayed for 240 minutes, or for the duration of the sleeptimer.
4 Set up your TV Picture and sound Settings assistant You can select picture and sound settings with the help of the settings assistant, which demonstrates the effect of your chosen setting immediately. 1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Quick picture and sound settings], then press OK. 3. Select [Continue], then press OK. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to choose your preferred settings. More picture settings You can change the settings in the Picture menu. 1. Press . 2.
Select audio format You can change the settings in the Sound menu. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Sound], then press OK. 3. Select a setting to change, then press OK: [Smart sound]: Access predefined smart sound settings. [Reset]: Reset to factory default settings. [Clear sound]: Enhance the sound quality. [Bass]: Change the bass level. [Treble]: Change the treble level. [Surround]: Switch on spatial sound. [Headphone volume]: Change headphone volume.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to select other options, if any. The start menu for channel search is displayed. 6. Start channel search: If your channel service provider instructs you to change settings, select [Settings], then press OK. Follow the service provider's instructions to complete the installation. Otherwise, select [Start], then press OK. 7. Once the channel search is complete, select [Finish], then press OK. Tip: Press LIST to see the channel list.
You can display closed captions at all times or only when the TV is muted. Note: Not all TV programs, commercials and features include closed captioning information. See your local TV program listings on channels with closed caption text. The captioned programs are typically listed with service marks, such as 'CC' in the TV listings. 1. While you watch TV, press OPTIONS. 2. Use the Navigation buttons to select [Closed captions]. 3. Select an option, and then press OK. 4. Press OPTIONS. 5.
Stand mount or wall mount You can apply the best settings for your TV by selecting wall mount or stand mount. 1. In the [Preferences] menu, select [TV position]. 2. Select [On a TV stand] or [Wall mounted], then press OK. Update software Check version 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Software settings] > [Current software info], then press OK. The version of the current software is displayed. Caution: Do not install a lower version of software than the current version installed on your product.
Connect HDMI cables shorter than 5 meters/16.4 feet. About cables Cable quality Overview Before you connect devices to the TV, check the available connectors on the device. Connect the device to the TV with the highest quality connection available. Good quality connectors transfer picture and sound better. The connections shown in this user manual are recommendations only. Other solutions are possible.
CVBS VGA CVBS only transmits video. For sound, also connect to Audio Left/Right. CVBS connections provides standard picture quality. On certain models, the video input socket on your TV is labelled as VIDEO, AV IN or COMPOSITE. You can connect VGA to display PC content on the TV. VGA only transmits video. For sound, also connect to AUDIO IN.
English Connect devices Blu-ray or DVD disc player Connect the disc player with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the disc player with 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.
TV receiver Connect the digital TV receiver with an antenna cable to the TV. Connect the digital 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.
CVBS English Connect the digital TV receiver with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. AUDIO L/R AUDIO L/R Video recorder Connect 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. CVBS AUDIO L/R AUDIO L/R Game console Connect the 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.
CVBS English Connect the game console with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. AUDIO L/R AUDIO L/R Home theater Connect the home theater with an HDMI cable and a coaxial 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. CVBS AUDIO L/R AUDIO L/R Digital camera NonPu blish Connect the digital camera with a USB cable to the TV. (For certain camera models only) Digital camcorder Connect the digital camcorder with an HDMI cable to the TV.
English Connect the digital camcorder with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Connect the digital 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. Connect the computer with a DVI-HDMI cable and an audio cable to the TV. Connect the computer with a VGA cable and an audio cable to the TV.
Add new device Before you can watch a connected device, Add its icon to the Home menu for easy access. See Connect your TV > Connect device (Page 32). Select from the Source menu. Note: If you connect an HDMI-CEC compliant device to the TV through 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 new device], then press OK. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Network and the Internet Connect What you can do Note: Network and Internet access are available on certain models only. View Media If you connect the TV to a home network, you can play photos, music and videos from your computer. See Use your TV > View Media (Page 16). Access YouTube If you connect the TV to the internet, you can consult infotainment, play music and videos online. See Use your TV > Access YouTube (Page 17).
This section is only for Wi-Fi ready TVs. With the Philips wireless USB adapter PTA127, you can connect the TV to your home network wirelessly. You can share content between your connected devices using DLNA. Note: The wireless network operates in the same 2.4GHz frequency spectrum as common household devices, such as Dect phones, microwave ovens or Bluetooth devices, which can cause Wi-Fi interference. Move these devices away from the TV.
6 Troubleshooting General issues The TV does not switch on: Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet. Wait for one minute then reconnect it. Make sure that the power cable is securely connected. The TV does not respond to remote control or front controls when switched on: The TV requires some time to start up. During this time, the TV does not respond to the remote control or front controls. This is normal behavior.
The TV is on, but there is no picture or the picture is distorted: Make sure that the antenna is properly connected to the TV. Make sure that the correct device is selected as the display source. Make sure that the external device or source is properly connected. There is sound but no picture: Make sure that the picture settings are set correctly. There is poor TV reception from an antenna connection: Make sure that the antenna is properly connected to the TV.
There is picture but sound quality is poor: Make sure that the sound settings are correctly set. There is picture but sound comes from one speaker only: Make sure that sound balance is set to the center. Connection issues There are problems with HDMI devices: Note that HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support can delay the time taken for a TV to display content from an HDMI device.
If you are accessing your PC wirelessly, refer to the router's documentation to improve the signal quality between the router and TV. Wireless network is distorted or not found: Make sure that the wireless network is not disturbed by microwave ovens, DECT phones, or other neighboring Wi-Fi devices. If the wireless network is not working, try a wired network connection. Make sure that the firewalls in your network allow access to the TV wireless connection.
7 Product specifications Power and reception Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Power Mains power: For Argentina region: AC 220-240 V~, 50-60 Hz For Brazil region: AC 110-240 V~, 50-60 Hz Standby power consumption: For PFL30x7, PFL35x7, PFL40x7 22" to 24": < 0.5 W 32" to 47": < 0.3 W For PFL37x7, PFL47x7 32" to 46": < 1 W Ambient temperature: 5 to 35 degree Celsius For power consumption, see the product specifications at www.philips.com/support.
Video formats (Resolution - refresh rate) Computer formats - HDMI (Resolution - refresh rate) 480i - 60 Hz 480p - 60 Hz 576i - 50 Hz 576p - 50 Hz 720p - 50Hz, 60 Hz 1080i - 50Hz, 60 Hz 1080p - 24Hz, 25Hz, 30Hz, 50Hz, 60 Hz 640 x 480 - 60 Hz 800 x 600 - 60 Hz 1024 x 768 - 60 Hz 1280 x 720 - 60 Hz 1280 x 768 - 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 - 60 Hz 1360 x 768 - 60 Hz For Full HD TV only: 1680 x 1050 - 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 - 60 Hz Computer formats - VGA (Resolution - refresh rate) 640 x 480 - 60 Hz 800 x 600 - 60 Hz 1024 x
Supported audio/video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters.
You can mount your TV on the wall with a compatible TV mount (sold separately).
For PFL30x7D, PFL35x7D - 32 to 47 inch TVs: 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. For PFL40x7G - 32 inch TVs: 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.
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 English For PFL40x7G - 47 inch TVs: UMv 123007782335 - 20120817 For PFL47x7G - 32 to 46 inch TVs: 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.
8 Index contact information, on Internet • 11 A content rating • 24 age rating • 24 D amplifier, select output • 22 demo • 29 audio language • 28 devices • 33 audio sync • 23 devices, add • 41 C devices, watch • 41 channels • 13 channels, favorites • 13 channels, install (automatic) • 27 channels, install (digital) • 28 channels, reinstall • 30 channels, rename • 13 channels, switch • 13 channels, update • 28 contact Philips • 11 digital camcorder • 38 digital camera • 38 digital channels •
P HbbTV • 18 pause TV • 19 HDMI • 31 PC, connect • 40 HDMI ARC • 31 PC, display resolutions • 49 help, onscreen • 11 picture format • 15 Help, version • 53 picture settings • 26 high-definition (HD), content • 3 picture settings, reset • 27 home mode • 29 Pixel Plus link • 23 home network • 42 placement, stand or wall mount • 29 home theater system, connect • 37 position • 29 I install channels, automatic • 27 Interactive TV • 18 K power • 48 product support • 11 R rear controls • 4 re
software, check version • 30 software, digital update • 30 software, USB • 30 sound settings, reset • 27 standby • 12 sustainability • 10 switch TV on, off • 12 T trademarks and copyrights • 9 TV receiver, connect • 34 TV speakers, mute • 12 U universal access, enable • 29 V VGA • 32 volume • 12 W wall mount • 51 wallpaper • 25 wireless, dongle • 43 Y YouTube • 17 YPbPr, component video • 31 EN 56
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