Philips 26hfl3381d User Manual

							8ENNote
If you cannot locate your remote control and   want to switch on the TV from standby, press 
P/CH +/- or SOURCE at the side of the TV.
Switch channels
Press P +/- on the remote control or P /
CH +/- on the side of the TV.
Enter a channel number using the Numeric buttons.
Use the channel grid.Note
When you use a favourite list, you can only   select those channels in the list.4 Use your 
product
This section helps you perform basic operations
Switch your TV on/off or to 
standby
 
To switch on
If the standby indicator is off, press POWER at the side of the TV.
If the standby indicator is red, press  
(Standby-On) on the remote control.
To switch to standby
Press  (Standby-On) on the remote 
control.
The standby indicator switches to red.   »
To switch off
Press POWER at the side of the TV.
The standby indicator switches off.   »Tip
Though your TV consumes very little power   when in standby, energy continues to be 
consumed. When not in use for an extended 
period of time, disconnect the TV power cable 
from the power outlet. 
						

							9ENTo mute or unmute sound
Press  to mute the sound.
Press  again to restore the sound.
Use Teletext
1 Press TELETEXT.
The main index page appears.   »
2 Select a page as follows:
Press the Numeric buttons to enter a 
page number
Press P +/- or  to view the next or 
previous page
Press the Colour buttons to select a 
colour coded item
3 Press TELETEXT to exit Teletext.Note
For UK users only: Some digital TV channels   offer dedicated digital text services (for 
example, BBC1).vWatch connected devicesNote
Switch on the device before selecting it as a   source on the TV.
Use the AV button
1 Press AV.
The source list appears.   »
2 Press the Navigation buttons to select a 
device.
3 Press OKThe TV switches to the selected    »
device.
Adjust TV volume
 
To increase or decrease volume
Press  +/-.
Press VOLUME +/- on the side of the TV. 
						

							(OPTIONS)
10ENRemove devices from the 
home menu
If a device is no longer connected to the TV, 
remove it from the home menu.
1 Press MENU
2 Press  to select a device to remove.
3 Press .
The    »[Remove device] list appears.
4 Press OK and select [Remove] to remove 
the device.
The selected device is removed from    »
the home menu.
Change picture and sound 
settings
Change picture and sound settings to suit your or change settings manually.
Use Settings assistant
Use the Settings assistant to guide you 
through the best picture and sound settings.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press  to select [Setup] > [Picture] 
> [Settings assistant].
3 Press OK.
The    »[Settings assistant] menu appears. 
Follow the on-screen instructions to 
choose your preferred picture settings.
Use Smart picturepicture settings.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press  to select [Setup] > [Picture] 
> [Smart picture].5 Use more of 
your product
Access TV menus
Menus help you to install channels, change 
picture and sound settings and access other 
features.
1 Press MENU.
The menu screen appears.   »
2 Press the  to select and navigate 
through one of the following menus.
[Watch TV]Switches back to the 
aerial source if another source is 
selected.
[Setup]Accesses menus that allow you 
to change picture, sound and other TV 
settings.
[Add new device]Adds new devices to 
the home menu.
3 Press OK4 Press EXIT to exit.Tip
After selecting   [Add new device], follow the 
on-screen instructions to select the correct 
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							11EN[Sharpness] Adjusts the level of 
sharpness in image details.[Noise reduction] Filters and reduces 
noise in an image.[Tint] Adjusts the colour balance in an 
image. [Custom tint] Make a customised 
tint setting. (Only available if [Tint] > 
[Custom] is selected)[Digital Crystal Clear] Fine-tunes each 
pixel to match surrounding pixels. This [Dynamic contrast] Automatically 
enhances contrast in an image. A 
[Medium] setting is recommended.
[Dynamic backlight] Adjusts the 
brightness of the TV backlight to 
match lighting conditions.
[MPEG artifact reduction] Smoothes 
out transitions on digital pictures. You 
can switch this feature on or off.
[Colour enhancement] Makes 
colours more vivid and improves the 
resolution of details in bright colours. 
You can switch this feature on or off.[PC mode] Adjusts the picture when a 
PC is connected to the TV via HDMI or 
DVI.[Picture format] Changes the picture 
format.[Horizontal shift] Adjusts the picture 
horizontally for PC-VGA, DVI, HDMI or 
YPbPr.[Vertical shift] Adjusts the picture 
vertically for PC-VGA, DVI, HDMI or 
YPbPr.3 Press  to select one of the following 
Smart picture settings.
[Personal] Lists customised personal 
picture settings.
[Vivid] Maximises picture settings.
[Standard] Adjusts picture settings to 
suit most environments and types of 
video.
[Movie] Applies picture settings ideally 
suited for movie viewing.
[Game] Applies picture settings 
maximised for fast-moving games.
[Energy saving] Applies low-energy 
picture settings.
4 Press OKThe selected Smart picture setting is    »
applied.
Manually adjust Picture settings
1 Press MENU.
2 Press  to select [Setup] > 
[Picture].
3 Press  to select one of the 
following picture settings.[Smart picture]smart picture settings.[Contrast] Adjusts the intensity of bright 
areas, keeping dark areas unchanged.[Brightness] Adjusts the intensity and 
details of dark areas.[Colour] Adjusts colour saturation.[Hue] Compensates colour variations in 
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							12EN [Wide screen]Stretches 
the classic 4:3 format to 
16:9.
 [Unscaled]For HD and PC 
mode only, and in selected 
models only. Allows 
maximum sharpness. 
Some distortion may 
be present due to the 
broadcaster’s systems. 
Set your PC resolution to 
wide screen mode for best 
results.
Use Smart soundsettings.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press  to select [Setup] > [Sound] 
> [Smart sound].
3 Press  to select one of the following 
Smart sound settings.
[Standard] Adjusts sound settings to 
suit most environments and types of 
audio.
[News] Applies sound settings ideally 
suited for spoken audio, such as the 
news.
[Movie] Applies sound settings ideally 
suited for movies.
[Personal] Applies the settings that 
were customised in the sound menu.
4
 Press OKThe selected Smart sound setting is    »
applied.
Adjust sound settings
1 Press MENU.
2 Press  to select [Setup] > [Sound].
The    »[Sound] menu appears.Change picture format
1 Press .
A picture format bar appears.   »
2 Press  or  to select a picture format.
The selected picture format is    »
activated.
3 Press OKSummary of picture formats
The following picture settings can be Note
Depending on the format of the picture   source, some picture settings are not available. [Auto format](Not for 
PC mode.) Enlarges the 
picture automatically to subtitles remain visible.
 [Super zoom](Not for HD 
and PC mode.) Removes 
the black bars on the side 
of 4:3 broadcasts. There is 
minimal distortion.
 [4:3]Shows the classic 4:3 
format.
 [Subtitle zoom]Displays 
4:3 pictures over the full 
area of the screen, with 
sub-titles visible. Part of 
the top of the picture is 
clipped off.
 [Movie expand 14:9](Not 
for HD and PC mode.) 
Scales 4:3 format to 14:9.
 [Movie expand 16:9](Not 
for HD and PC mode.) 
Scales 4:3 format to 16:9. 
						

							13EN 3 Press  to select one of the 
following sound settings.
[Smart sound]smart sound settings.
[Bass] Adjusts the bass level.
[Treble] Adjusts the treble level.
[Volume] Adjusts the volume.
[Vol.vis.impaired] Adjusts the volume 
of visually impaired audio when your 
current channel supports visually 
impaired function. (Applies for UK 
only)Note
 [Vol.vis.imparied] only appears if you select 
[Setup] > [Installation] > [Language] > 
[Visually impaired] > [On].
[Visually impaired]   (Audio Descriptor): Sets 
the mix of visually impaired audio with regular 
audio. When available, visually impaired audio 
includes audio descriptions of on-screen 
action. 
[Balance] Adjusts the balance of the 
right and left speakers to best suit 
your listening position.
[Audio language] Available for digital 
channels, when multiple languages 
are broadcast. Lists available audio 
languages.
[Dual I-II] Selects between audio 
languages if dual sound is broadcast.
[Mono/Stereo] Selects between mono 
or stereo if stereo is broadcast.
[TV speakers] Turns TV speakers on 
or off.
[Surround] Enables spatial sound.з½¬«®»
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headphone volume. (Only appears 
when Professional mode is [Off])
[Auto volume] Automatically 
reduces sudden volume changes, for 
example, when switching channels. 
When enabled, this produces a more 
consistent audio volume.
[Delta volume] Levels out volume 
differences between channels or 
connected devices. Switch to the 
connected device before you change 
the delta volume.
Use advanced Teletext 
features
Access the Teletext options menu
Most of the advanced Teletext features are 
accessed via the Teletext options menu.
1 Press TELETEXT.
The Teletext screen appears.   »
2 Press (OPTIONS).
The Teletext options menu appears.   »
3 Press  to select one of the following 
options.
[Freeze page] Freezes the current 
page.
[Dual/Full screen] Enables and 
disables dual screen Teletext, which 
splits the current channel or source to 
the left of the screen, with Teletext on 
the right.
[Reveal] Hides or reveals hidden 
information on a page, such as 
solutions to riddles or puzzles.
[Cycle subpage] Cycles through 
subpages automatically if subpages are 
available.
[Language] Switches to a different 
language group to display a language 
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14ENUse EPG
1 When watching TV, press ¿GUIDE.
The EPG planner screen appears.   »
2  Press MENU.
The program guide menu appears.   »
3 Press  to select an option, and then 
press OK4 Press EXIT to exit the EPG menu.
Use the EPG options menu
Use the EPG options menu to set or clear 
reminders, change day and access other useful 
EPG options.
1 Press ¿GUIDE.
2 Press (OPTIONS).
The EPG menu appears.   »
3 Press  to select one of the following 
options.
[Show info][Search by genre]
4 Press OK to enter or activate the option.
5 Press EXIT to exit the EPG menu.4 Press OK5 Press TELETEXT to exit the Teletext 
options menu.
Select Teletext subpages
A Teletext page can hold several subpages. 
Subpages are displayed on a bar next to the 
main page number.
1 Press TELETEXT .
The Teletext screen appears.   »
2 Press  to select a Teletext page.
3 Press  to enter a subpage.
Use the Electronic 
Programme Guide
EPG is an on-screen guide available for digital 
channels. EPG allows you to:
View a list of digital programmes being broadcast
View upcoming programmesGroup programmes by genreSwitch on EPG
1 When watching TV, press ¿GUIDE.
The EPG planner screen appears    »
displaying information about the 
scheduled programmes.Note
EPG data is available only in selected countries   and can take some time to load.Tip
Press   ¿GUIDE to switch between EPG and 
channel grid. (Channel grid will only appear in Use Timers
You can set timers to switch the TV on or Automatically switch the TV to 
standby (Sleep timer)
Sleep timer switches the TV to standby after a Tip
You can always switch off your TV earlier or   reset the Sleep timer during the countdown.
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							15ENUse subtitles
You can enable subtitles for each TV channel. 
Subtitles are broadcast via Teletext or DVB-T 
digital broadcasts. With digital broadcasts, 
you have the additional option of selecting a 
preferred subtitle language.
Enable subtitles on analogue TV 
channels
1 Select an analogue TV channel.
2 Press TELETEXT.
3 Enter the three-digit page number of the 
subtitle page with the Numeric buttons.
4 Press TELETEXT to switch off Teletext.
5 Press SUBTITLE. 
The    »[Subtitle mode] menu appears.
6 Select [On] to display subtitles always or 
[On during mute] to display subtitles only 
when audio is muted.
7 Press OK to enable subtitles.Note
Repeat this procedure to enable subtitles on   each analogue channel.Tip
Select   [Subtitle mode] > [Off] to disable 
subtitles.
Enable subtitles on digital TV channels
1 When watching digital channels, press 
SUBTITLE. 
The    »[Subtitle mode] menu appears.
2 Select [On] to display subtitles always or 
[On during mute] to display subtitles only 
when audio is muted.
3 Press OK to enable subtitles.1 Press 
2 Press  to select  [Sleep timer].
The bar appears..   »
3 Press  to set the sleep time.
The Sleep timer can be up to 180    »to zero minutes, the Sleep timer is 
switched off..
4 Press OK to activate the Sleep timer.
The TV switches to standby after the    » 
 
  
 
 
   (OPTIONS). 
						

							16ENSelect a subtitle language on digital TV 
channelsNote
When you select a subtitle language on   a digital TV channel as described below, 
the preferred subtitle language set in the 
installation menu is temporarily overruled.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press  to select [Setup] > 
[Features] > [Subtitle language].
3 Press OK or  to enter the list of 
available languages.
4 Press  to select a subtitle language.
5 Press OK to enable your selection.Tip
You can also access   [Subtitle language] menu 
while watching TV by pressing ¾(OPTIONS) 
> [Subtitle language].
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							17ENView photos and play music 
from a USB storage deviceCaution
Philips is not responsible if the USB storage   device is not supported nor is it responsible 
for damage or loss of data from the device.enables you to view photos or listen to music 
stored on a USB storage device.
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Connect the USB device to the USB port 
on the side of your TV.
The home menu appears.   »
3 Press  to select [Browse USB].
4 Press OKThe USB thumbnail browser appears.   »Tip
Press   ¿GUIDE to switch between View photos
1 In the USB thumbnail browser, select 
[Picture] and press  to enter.
2 Press ¿GUIDE to switch between 3 Press  to select a photo or a photo 
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4 Press OK to view the selected photo in 
full screen mode.Tip
When in full screen mode, press    to move 
between photos. 
View a slide show of your photos
1 When a full screen image of a photo is 
displayed, press OK.
A slide show begins from the selected    »
image.
2 Press:OK to pause the slide show.
The    » icon appears.
Press  to go back or move forward 
to the next image.EXIT to stop the slide show. 
Change slide show settings
1 When viewing a slide show, press 
(OPTIONS).
The slide show options menu appears.   »
2 Press  to select one of the following.[Start/Stop slide.] Starts or stops a 
slide show.[Slideshow trans.] Sets the transition 
from one picture to the next.[Slideshow freq.] Sets the amount of 
time that a picture is shown.[Rotate image] Rotates a picture.[Show info] Displays the picture 
name, date, size and next picture in 
the slide show.
3 Press OKNote
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