Philips 32pdl7906t User Manual

							 
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1 Get started 3 
TV tour 3 
Important 6 
Environmental efforts 8 
Position the TV 9 
Help and support 10 
2 Use your TV 12 
Controls 12 
Watch TV 14 
Watch a connected device 17 
Watch 3D 18 
Ambilight 19 
Browse PC through DLNA 20 
Net TV and online video 22 
Games 25 
3 Use more of your TV 27 
Pause TV 27 
Record TV shows 28 
Enjoy HbbTV 30 
View Teletext 31 
Set locks and timers 32 
View subtitles 33 
View Scenea 34 
Use EasyLink 34 
4 Set up your TV 38 
Settings assistant 38 
Picture and sound 38 
Channels 39 
Menu language 42 
Set universal access 42 
Other settings 43 
Update software 43 
Reinstall the TV 45 
5 Connect your TV 46 
About cables 46 
Connect devices 47 
Connect more devices 53 
Computers and the Internet 55 
Common interface 60 
6 Troubleshooting 62 
Contact Philips 62 
General TV 62 
TV channel 62 
Picture 62 
Sound 63 
HDMI 64 
USB 64 
Network 64 
7 Product specifications 65 
Power and reception 65 
Display and sound 65 
Display resolutions 65 
Multimedia 66 
Connectivity 66 
Dimensions 67 
Help version 68 
8 Index 69 
  
Contents 
 
						

							     
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 1 Get started 
TV tour 
Remote control  
 
To adjust the volume.  
 
To switch TV channels.  
 
To open or close the Home menu. 
In the Home menu, access connected 
devices, picture and sound settings, and 
other useful features.   
 
To open or close the Source menu. 
In the Source menu, access connected 
devices. 
  
 
To open or close the Find menu.  
In the Find menu, access the channel list.   
 
To open or close the Adjust menu. 
In the Adjust menu, access a range of 
frequently used settings.   
 
To open or close the Text menu. 
In the Text menu, access teletext for news 
and information.    
 
To open or close the Options menu. 
Options menus offer convenient settings for 
TV channels or programmes.   
 
To return to the previous menu page or to 
exit from a TV function.  
          
						

							  
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Press and hold to return to watching TV.  
 
To select a red menu option, access digital 
Interactive TV services*, or watch TV 
demonstration clips. 
*Available on certain models only.  
 
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 
(Page 12). Alternatively, look at the index in Search 
for... 
Press  to select the next TV tour. 
Connect devices  
 
For the best picture and sound quality, 
connect a DVD, Blu-ray disc player, or game 
console through HDMI (TM). 
To watch a non EasyLink compliant device, 
add it to the Home menu.  
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 47) 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 
For high-definition (HD) picture quality, 
watch HD programmes.  
On standard-definition (SD) programmes, 
the picture quality is standard.  
You can watch HD video content in these 
ways and more:  
 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 
 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   
HD video clip 
To experience the stunning sharpness and 
picture quality of HD TV, watch the HD 
video clip from the Home menu.  
Press  > [Setup] > [Watch demos]. 
Watch Demo is on the second page of the 
setup menu. 
For more information about the availability 
of HD channels in your country, contact 
your Philips dealer or visit www.philips.com/support.  
Ambilight 
*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. 
Read more in Use your TV > Ambilight 
(Page 19).  
Network  
 
Connect your TV to your home network 
wirelessly. 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 55).  
Net TV 
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 
TV. 
  
   
						

							  
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3D TV 
This is a 3D TV. Connect your TV to a 3D 
Blu-ray disc player or tune in to a TV 
channel that broadcasts programmes in 3D. Read more in Use your TV > Watch 3D 
(Page 18). 
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.    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. 
 To disconnect the TV from the mains 
power, the power plug of the TV must 
be disconnected. When disconnecting 
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. 
 Never insert objects into the ventilation 
slots or other openings on the TV. 
   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 short circuit or fire! 
 Never expose the remote control or 
batteries to rain, water or excessive 
heat. 
 Avoid force coming onto power plugs. 
Loose power plugs can cause arcing or 
fire. 
Risk of injury or 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 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. TP 
Vision Netherlands B.V. bears no 
responsibility for improper wall 
mounting that result in accident, injury 
or damage. 
 If you need to store the TV, 
disassemble the stand from the TV. 
Never lay the TV on its back with the 
stand installed. 
  
						

							     
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 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. 
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 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! 
Risk of overheating! 
 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.   
Risk of injury, fire or power cord damage! 
 Never place the TV or any objects on 
the power cord. 
 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. 
Risk of hearing damage! 
 Avoid using earphones or headphones 
at high volumes or for prolonged 
periods of time. 
  
Low temperatures 
 If the TV is transported in temperatures 
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.  
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.    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.  
Temperature and humidity 
On rare occasions, depending on 
temperature and humidity, minor 
condensation can occur on the inside of the 
glass front. To prevent this, do not expose 
the TV to direct sunlight, heat or extreme 
humidity. If condensation occurs, it will 
disappear spontaneously after the TV has 
played for a few hours. The condensation 
moisture will not harm the TV or cause 
malfunction. 
3D, health warning 
 If you or your family have a history of 
epilepsy or photosensitive seizures, 
consult a medical professional before 
exposing yourself to flashing light 
sources, rapid image sequences or 3D 
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 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 disappeared. If 
symptoms persist, do not resume 
watching 3D without consulting a 
medical professional first.    Parents should monitor their children 
during 3D viewing and ensure they do 
not experience any discomfort as 
mentioned above. Watching 3D is not 
recommended for children under 6 
years of age as their visual system is not 
fully developed yet. 
 Do not use the 3D glasses for any 
purpose other than watching 3D TV.  
Care of 3D glasses 
3D glasses are supplied with this TV. Follow 
these care instructions for your glasses: 
 Use a clean soft cloth (microfibre or 
cotton flannel) to clean the lenses to 
avoid scratching them. Never spray 
cleaner directly on the 3D glasses. You 
can use pre-moistened cleaning cloths 
from most well-known lens 
manufacturers of sunglasses. 
 Do not expose the 3D glasses to direct 
sunlight, heat, fire or water. This may 
result in a product malfunction or fire. 
 Do not drop, bend or apply force to 
the lenses of the 3D glasses.    Do not use cleaning chemicals 
containing alcohol, solvent, surfactant, 
or wax, benzene, thinner, mosquito 
repellent or lubricant. Using these 
chemicals can cause discolouration or 
cracks. 
 CHOKING HAZARD - Keep the 
product out of reach of children under 
three years of age at all times! The 
product contains small parts which can 
be swallowed.  
Environmental efforts 
Energy efficiency 
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 
substances, energy-efficient use, end-of-life 
instructions and product recycling. 
To access energy efficient settings:  
While you watch TV, press the green button 
on the remote control.   
These energy-efficient settings include: 
 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 side of the 
TV.    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.    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. 
 Power management: The advanced 
power management of this TV ensures 
the most efficient use of its energy.   
To view how your personalised TV 
settings affect the TVs relative power 
consumption, press  and select [Setup] > [Watch demos] > [Active 
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 End of use 
Your product is designed and manufactured 
with high quality materials and components, 
which can be recycled and reused. 
   
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. 
   
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. 
 
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. 
  
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. 
 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.   
    
						

							  
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Wall mount 
Warning: Follow all instructions provided 
with the TV mount. TP Vision Netherlands 
B.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.   
Warning: This apparatus is not suitable for 
ceiling mounting. 
Check your TV screen size and match it 
against the list for the type of wall mount to 
purchase: 
 81 cm / 32 inches: 200mm x 200mm, 
M6 
 107 cm / 42 inches: 400mm x 400mm, 
M6    
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. 
  
Location 
A range of TV settings are applied to suit the 
location of the TV. 
Shop or home mode 
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]. 
3. Select [Location] > [Home] or [Shop], 
then press OK. 
4. Restart the 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. 
  
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 cant find what you need in the onscreen [Help], consult our online support 
at www.philips.com/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