Philips 40PFL66X6T User Manual

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1 Get started  
TV tour  
Remote control  
To open or close the Find menu.  
In the Find menu, access the channel list.  
To adjust the volume.  
To open or close the Text menu.  
In the Text menu, access teletext for news  
and information.  
To switch TV channels.  
To open or close the Options menu.  
Options menus offer convenient settings for  
TV channels or programmes.  
To open or close the Home menu.  
In the Home menu, access connected  
devices, picture and sound settings, and  
other useful features.  
To return to the previous menu page or to  
exit from a TV function.  
Press and hold to return to watching TV.  
To open or close the Source menu.  
In the Source menu, access connected  
devices.  
To select a red menu option, access digital  
Interactive TV services*, or watch TV  
demonstration clips.  
*Available on certain models only.  
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Connect devices  
To select a green menu option or to access  
energy efficient settings.  
To select a yellow menu option or to access  
the electronic user manual.  
Read more about the remote control in Use  
your TV > Controls > Remote control  
For the best picture and sound quality,  
connect a DVD, Blu-ray disc player, or game  
console through HDMI (TM).  
Alternatively, look at the index in Search  
To watch a non EasyLink compliant device,  
add it to the Home menu.  
for...  
Press to select the next TV tour.  
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 TV >  
Connect devices (Page 44) for information  
on connection.  
If an EasyLink or HDMI-Consumer Electronic  
Control (HDMI-CEC) compliant device is  
connected to the TV, it is automatically  
added to the Home menu when both  
devices are switched on.  
To watch a connected device  
1. Press  
.
2. Select the newly added device icon.  
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You can learn more on device connections in Connect your TV > Connect devices.  
High Definition TV  
Ambilight  
For high-definition (HD) picture quality,  
watch HD programmes.  
*Available on certain models only.  
Ambilight gives a more relaxed viewing  
experience. It automatically adjusts the  
colour and brightness of the light to match  
the TV picture.  
On standard-definition (SD) programmes,  
the picture quality is standard.  
You can watch HD video content in these  
ways and more:  
Read more in Use your TV > Ambilight  
a Blu-ray disc player, connected with an  
HDMI cable, playing a Blu-ray disc  
an upscaling DVD player, connected  
with an HDMI cable, playing a DVD disc  
an over-the-air HD broadcaster (DVB-T  
MPEG4)  
a digital HD receiver, connected with an  
HDMI cable, playing HD content from a  
cable or satellite operator  
Network  
an HD channel on your DVB-C  
network  
an HD game console (for example, X-  
Box 360 or PlayStation 3), connected  
with an HDMI cable, playing an HD  
game  
Connect your TV to your home network to  
play music, photos, and videos from a  
computer or other media server on the  
same network.  
Read more in Connect your TV >  
Computers and the Internet (Page 52).  
HD video clip  
To experience the stunning sharpness and  
picture quality of HD TV, watch the HD  
video clip from the Home menu.  
Net TV  
Press > [Setup] > [Watch demos].  
Watch Demo is on the second page of the  
setup menu.  
If your home network is connected to the  
Internet, you can connect your TV to Net  
TV. Net TV offers movies, pictures, music  
and much more.  
Read more in Use your TV > Browse Net  
For more information about the availability  
of HD channels in your country, contact  
your Philips dealer or visit  
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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 support the  
combined weight of the TV and the  
stand.  
When wall mounting the TV, use only a  
wall mount that can support the weight  
of the TV. Secure the wall mount to a  
wall that can support the combined  
weight of the TV and wall mount.  
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears  
no responsibility for improper wall  
mounting that result in accident, injury  
or damage.  
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.  
Important  
Safety  
Read and understand all instructions before  
you use your TV. If damage is caused by  
failure to follow 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.  
Never insert objects into the ventilation  
slots or other openings on the TV.  
When the TV is swivelled, ensure that  
no strain is exerted on the power cord.  
Strain on the power cord can loosen  
connections and cause arcing.  
Never place the TV, remote control or  
batteries near naked flames or other  
heat sources, including direct sunlight.  
To prevent the spread of fire, keep  
candles or other flames away from the  
TV, remote control and batteries at all  
times.  
Risk of injury to children!  
Follow these precautions to prevent the TV  
from toppling over and causing injury to  
children:  
Never place the TV on a surface  
covered by a cloth or other material  
that can be pulled away.  
Ensure that no part of the TV hangs  
over the edge of the surface.  
Never place the TV on tall furniture,  
such as a bookcase, without anchoring  
both the furniture and TV to the wall or  
a suitable support.  
Educate children about the dangers of  
climbing on furniture to reach the TV.  
Risk of short circuit or fire!  
Never expose the remote control or  
batteries to rain, water or excessive  
heat.  
Risk of swallowing batteries!  
The product/remote control may  
contain a coin-type battery, which can  
be swallowed. Keep the battery out of  
reach of children at all times!  
Avoid force coming onto power plugs.  
Loose power plugs can cause arcing or  
fire.  
Risk of injury or damage to the TV!  
Risk of overheating!  
Two people are required to lift and  
carry a TV that weighs more than 25kg  
or 55lbs.  
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Never install the TV in a confined space.  
Always leave a space of at least 4 inches  
or 10 cm around the TV for ventilation.  
Ensure that curtains or other objects  
never cover the ventilation slots on the  
TV.  
Avoid stationary images as much as  
possible. Stationary images are images  
that remain onscreen for extended  
periods of time. Stationary images  
include onscreen menus, black bars,  
time displays, etc. If you must use  
stationary images, reduce screen  
contrast and brightness to avoid screen  
damage.  
Risk of injury, fire or power cord damage!  
Never place the TV or any objects on  
the power cord.  
To easily disconnect the TV power cord  
from the power outlet, ensure that you  
have full access to the power cord at all  
times.  
Environmental efforts  
Energy efficiency  
When you disconnect the power cord,  
always pull the plug, never the cable.  
Disconnect the TV from the socket and  
aerial before lightning storms. During  
lightning storms, never touch any part of  
the TV, power cord or aerial cable.  
Philips continuously focuses on lowering the  
environmental impact of our innovative  
consumer products. We aim our efforts  
towards environmental improvements during  
manufacturing, reduction of harmful  
Risk of hearing damage!  
substances, energy-efficient use, end-of-life  
instructions and product recycling.  
Avoid using earphones or headphones  
at high volumes or for prolonged  
periods of time.  
To access energy efficient settings:  
While you watch TV, press the green button  
on the remote control.  
Low temperatures  
If the TV is transported in temperatures  
These energy-efficient settings include:  
below 5°C or 41°F, unpack the TV and  
wait until the TV temperature matches  
room temperature before connecting  
the TV to the power outlet.  
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  
switch. It is located at the base of the  
set.  
Screen off: If you only want to listen to  
audio from the TV, you can turn off the  
TV display. Other functions continue to  
operate normally.  
Light sensor: The built-in ambient light  
sensor lowers the brightness of the TV  
screen when the surrounding light  
darkens.  
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 colour  
fading, wipe off water drops as soon as  
possible.  
Low standby power: The advanced  
power circuitry brings down the power  
consumption of the TV to an extremely  
low level, without losing out on the  
constant standby functionality.  
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Power management: The advanced  
Your product contains batteries covered by  
the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which  
cannot be disposed of 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  
environment and human health.  
power management of this TV ensures  
the most efficient use of its energy.  
To view how your personalised TV  
settings affect the TV's relative power  
consumption, press and select  
[Setup] > [Watch demos] > [Active  
Control].  
End of use  
Your product is designed and manufactured  
with high quality materials and components,  
which can be recycled and reused.  
Position the TV  
Placement  
Before you position the TV, read all  
safety precautions. See Get Started >  
Important > Safety (Page 6).  
Position 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.  
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. Please inform yourself  
about the local separate collection system  
for electrical and electronic products.  
While seated, your eyes should be level  
with the centre of the screen.  
Stand mount or wall mount  
To apply the best settings for your TV, select  
wall mount or stand mount.  
1. In the [Preferences] menu, select [TV  
placement].  
2. Select [On a TV stand] or [Wall  
mounted], then press OK.  
Please act according to your local rules and  
do not dispose of your old products with  
your normal household waste. Correct  
disposal of your old product helps to  
prevent potential negative consequences for  
the environment and human health.  
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For 55 inch TV:  
Wall mount  
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.  
Before you mount the TV:  
Purchase a Philips TV mount or a  
compatible TV mount.  
For certain models, remove the wall  
mount plugs from the back of the TV.  
To prevent damage to cables and  
connectors, leave a gap of at least 5.5  
cm or 2.2 inches from the back of the  
TV.  
Location  
Check your TV screen size and match it  
against the list for the type of wall  
mount to purchase:  
A range of TV settings are applied to suit the  
location of the TV.  
Shop or home mode  
81 cm / 32 inches: 200mm x 200mm, M6  
94 cm / 37 inches: 200mm x 200mm, M6  
102 cm / 40 inches: 400mm x 400mm, M6  
117 cm / 46 inches: 400mm x 400mm, M6  
140 cm / 55 inches: 400mm x 400mm, M8  
Set the TV location to Home mode to  
access all TV settings. In Shop mode, you can  
access only a few settings.  
1. While you watch TV, press  
.
2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] >  
[Preferences].  
Screw length  
Before you wall mount the TV, find the  
correct length of screw by adding the  
thickness of your wall mount to the screw  
length.  
3. Select [Location] > [Home] or [Shop],  
then press OK.  
4. Restart the TV.  
For 32 inch to 46 inch TV:  
Lock the TV  
Your TV is equipped with a Kensington  
security slot at the base of the TV. Purchase  
a Kensington anti-theft lock (not supplied) to  
secure the TV.  
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Help and support  
Use Help  
You can access onscreen [Help] from the  
Home menu by pressing the Yellow button.  
You can also switch between 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  
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 manual to read  
email us a specific question  
chat online with one of our support  
personnel (available in certain countries  
only)  
Contact Philips  
If you like, you can contact Philips Consumer  
Care in your country for support. You can  
find the contact number in the leaflet  
accompanying the TV.  
Before you contact Philips, note down your  
TV model and serial number. You can find  
this information on the back of your TV or  
on its packaging.  
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