Philips 32pdl7906t User Manual

							     
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 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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2 Use your TV 
Controls 
TV controls  
 
1.  +/-: Increase or decrease volume. 
2. AMBILIGHT: Switch Ambilight on or off.     
3.  (Home): Access the Home menu. Press 
again to launch an activity in the Home 
menu. Confirm an entry or selection.   4. CH +/-: Switch to the next or previous 
channel.   5.Power: Switch the TV on or off.   
  
Indicators  
 
1. Ambient sensor / remote control sensor 
Remote control  
 
1.  (Standby): Switch the TV on or to 
standby. 2. Play buttons: Control video or music play. 
3. Colour buttons: Select tasks or options. 
The buttons function according to the 
services offered by the service provider.   
 
     
						

							     
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4. (Home): Access the Home menu. 
5.  (Navigation buttons): Navigate 
through menus and select items. 6. CH - / CH + (Previous/Next): Switch 
channels, navigate through menu pages, 
tracks, albums or folders.   7. OK: Confirm an entry or selection. 
8.  (Back): Return to the previous menu 
page or exit from a TV function.   
 
9.  FIND: Access the menu to select TV 
channel list. 10.  ADJUST: Access the menu to adjust 
settings. 11.  SOURCE: Select connected devices.   
12.  OPTIONS: Access options for the 
current activity or selection.       
 
13. +/- (Volume): Adjust volume. 
14.  (Mute): Mute or restore audio. 
15.0-9(Numeric buttons): Select channels. 
16.TEXT/INFO: Enable or disable teletext. 
Press and hold to view more information on 
the current activity.     17.SUBTITLE: Enable or disable subtitles.      
Batteries 
Warning: 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! 
Caution: The battery contains perchlorate 
material, handle it with care. For information, 
see 
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorat
e.  
If your remote control signal is weak, replace 
the batteries: 
1. Open the battery cover. 
2. Remove the old batteries from the battery 
compartment, and replace them with fresh 
batteries.   
Make sure that the ends of the batteries line 
up correctly with the +/- markings in the 
battery compartment. 
Notes: 
Dispose of batteries according to environmental directives. Read Get started 
> Environmental efforts > End of use (Page 
9).     
Remove batteries from the remote control if 
you will not use it for an extended period of 
time.   
For remote control with AAA batteries (side 
by side): 
  
EasyLink controls 
Note: EasyLink controls are available when 
the connected device is HDMI-CEC 
compliant. 
EasyLink allows you to control your TV and 
other HDMI-CEC devices with one remote 
control. 
    
						

							  
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Access EasyLink controls 
1. While you view content from a connected HDMI-CEC device, press  OPTIONS. 
2. Select [Show device keys], then press 
OK. 
3. Select the EasyLink control button, then press OK. 
Read more on EasyLink in Use more of 
your TV > Use EasyLink (Page 34). 
Smartphone control 
Use your iPhone as a secondary remote, and 
even as a keyboard. Go to the Apple Apps store and download the application Philips 
Wifi TV Remote. Follow the instructions 
provided at the Apps store. 
Ensure that your TV is connected to the 
same network as your iPhone. Read more about network connections in Connect your 
TV > Computers and the Internet (Page 
55). 
Watch TV 
Switch TV on or off  
 
Switch on the TV 
 Press the power switch on the side of the TV to the ON position. 
 If the TV is in standby, press  on the 
remote control. 
Note: There is a short delay before the TV 
responds. 
Tip: If you cannot find your remote control 
and want to switch on the TV from standby, press CH +/- on the front of the TV.    
Though your TV consumes very little energy 
in standby, it does use some energy. If you 
are not going to use the TV for an extended 
period of time, switch it off to cut off the 
power.  
Switch TV to standby 
Press  on the remote control. The remote 
control sensor on the TV switches to red. 
Switch off the TV 
Press the power switch on the side of the TV to the OFF position.   
The TV will no longer consume energy.   
Automatic switch off 
This TV is designed with energy efficiency 
settings. If there is no user interaction (such 
as pressing a remote control button or a 
control on the front panel) for four hours, 
the TV will automatically switch to standby. 
To disable automatic switch off, 
While you watch TV, press the green button on the remote control. Select [Auto switch 
off] and press OK. An on screen message 
confirms that automatic switch off is 
disabled.   
Adjust TV volume 
Increase or decrease the TV volume 
 Press +/- on the remote control. 
  
						

							     
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 Press  +/- on the front of the TV. 
   
Mute or unmute the TV volume 
 Press  to mute the TV, or 
 Press  again to restore the volume. 
Adjust headphone volume 
1. Press  > [Setup] > [TV settings] > 
[Sound]. 
2. Select [Headphones volume], then press 
OK.  
Switch TV channels 
 Press  on the remote control. 
 Press CH +/- on the TV. 
 Press the Numeric buttons to enter a 
channel number. 
  
Manage channel lists 
You can view all channels, or only a list of your favourite channels. Press  FIND to 
access the channel list. 
Create a list of your favourite channels 
1. Press  FIND. 
2. Select the channel to mark as a favourite and press  OPTIONS. 
3. Select [Mark as favourite] and press OK. 
The selected channel is marked with a star. 
To deselect a channel, select [Unmark as 
favourite], and then press OK. 
Select a channels list 
1. In the channel list, press  OPTIONS. 
2. Select [Select list] > [Favourites] to 
display channels in the favourite list; or [All] 
to display all channels. 3. Press OK to confirm.  
View only analogue or digital TV channels 
You can filter the channel list to access only 
analogue or digital channels.  
1. In the channel list, press  OPTIONS. 
2. Select [Select list] > [Analogue] or 
[Digital], then press OK.   
Depending on your selection, only analogue 
or digital channels are available.   
Listen to digital radio 
If digital radio channels are available, they are 
installed automatically when you install the 
TV channels. 
1. While you watch TV, press  FIND. The 
channel list is displayed. 2. Press  OPTIONS. 
3. Select [Select list] > [Radio], then press 
OK. 
4. Select a radio channel, then press OK.  
View programme guide 
The programme guide displays information 
about digital TV channels, for example: 
 Channel schedules 
 Synopsis of programmes 
 
Note: TV programme guides are available in 
certain countries only.  
   
						

							  
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Set programme guide 
Before you use the programme guide, check 
the following settings: 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 
[Preferences] > [Programme guide]. 
3. Select [From the broadcaster] or [From 
network], then press OK. 
Access the TV programme guide 
1. Press . 2. Select [Programme guide], then press 
OK. 
Note: If you are viewing the programme 
guide for the first time, follow the onscreen 
instructions when asked to update the guide.  
Use TV programme guide options 
You can customise the displayed information 
to: 
 Remind you when programmes start 
 Display only preferred channels 
1. In the programme guide, press  OPTIONS. 
2. Select one of these settings, then press OK:    [Set reminder]: Set programme 
reminders. 
 [Clear reminder]: Clear programme 
reminders. 
 [Change day]: Select the day to display. 
 [More info]: Display programme 
information. 
 [Search by genre]: Search TV 
programmes by genre. 
 [Scheduled reminders]: List 
programme reminders. 
 [Update Programme guide]: Update 
the latest programme information.    
Use smart picture settings 
Select your preferred picture setting. 1. While you watch TV, press  ADJUST. 
2. Select [Smart picture]. 
3. Select one of the following settings, then press OK: 
 [Personal]: Apply your personalised 
picture settings. 
 [Vivid]: Rich and dynamic settings, ideal 
for daytime viewing. 
 [Natural]: Natural picture settings.      [Cinema]: Ideal settings for movies. 
 [Game]: Ideal settings for games. 
 [Energy saving]: Settings that conserve 
the most energy.  
 [Standard]: Default settings that suit 
most environments and types of video. 
 [Photo]: Ideal settings for photos. 
 [Custom]: Customise and store your 
own picture settings.  
Use smart sound settings 
Select your preferred sound setting. 1. While you watch TV, press  ADJUST. 
2. Select [Smart sound]. 
3. Select one of the following settings, then press OK: 
 [Personal]: Apply your preferred setting 
in the sound menu. 
 [Standard]: Settings that suit most 
environments and types of audio. 
 [News]: Ideal settings for spoken audio, 
such as the news.     [Movie]: Ideal settings for movies. 
 [Game]: Ideal settings for games. 
 [Drama]: Ideal settings for drama 
programs. 
 [Sports]: Ideal settings for sports.  
Change picture format 
Change the picture format to suit your 
preference. 1. Press  ADJUST. 
2. Select [Picture format], then press OK. 
3. 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. 
 
						

							     
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   [Super zoom]: Remove the black bars 
on the sides of 4:3 broadcasts. Not 
recommended for HD or PC. 
 [Movie expand 16:9]: Scale 4:3 format 
to 16:9. Not recommended for HD or 
PC.  
 [Wide screen]: Stretch 4:3 format to 
16:9. 
 [Unscaled]: Provide maximum detail for 
PC. Only available when PC mode is 
enabled in the picture menu.  
Watch a connected device 
Add new device 
Notes:  
 Before you watch a connected device, 
you must add its icon to the Home menu. See Connect your TV > 
Connect device (Page 47). 
 If you connect an HDMI-CEC 
compliant device to the TV through an 
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 your devices], then press 
OK.   
4. Follow the onscreen instructions. 
 Select your device. 
 Select the connector. 
Note: If you are prompted to select the TV 
connection, select the connector that this 
device uses.  
Select a source 
From Home menu 
After you have added the new device to the 
Home menu, select the new device icon to 
view its contents. 
1. Press . 
2. Select the device icon from the Home 
menu. 3. Press OK to confirm. 
From Source menu 
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 
connector in the list. 3. Press OK to confirm. 
  
Play from USB 
If you have photos, videos or music files on a 
USB storage device, you can play the files on 
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 an HDD device that consumes 
more than 500mA power, make sure that it 
is connected to its own external power 
supply. 
Access the USB content browser as follows:  
 While you watch TV, connect the USB 
device to the USB connector on the 
TV. 
 Press , select [Browse USB], then 
press OK.      
Watch video 
Press the Navigation buttons to select a 
video file, then press OK. 
 Press  or  to search forward or 
backward within a video. 
 Press and hold  to exit the content 
browser. 
While you play video, press  OPTIONS 
to access the following video options: 
 [Stop]: Stop playback. 
 [Repeat]: Repeat a video. 
 [Shuffle on] / [Shuffle off]: Enable or 
disable random play of videos.   
View picture 
Press the Navigation buttons to select a 
picture, then press OK. 
 To pause or stop play, press OK. 
 
						

							  
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 To skip to the previous or next file, 
press  or . 
 Press and hold  to exit content 
browser. 
Press  OPTIONS to access or exit the 
following picture options: 
 [Show info]: Display the file 
information.  
 [Stop]: Stop slideshow. 
 [Rotate]: Rotate the file. 
 [Repeat]: Repeat the slideshow.    [Play once]: Play the file once. 
 [Shuffle off] / [Shuffle on]: Enable or 
disable random display of pictures in 
the slideshow. 
 [Slideshow speed]: Set the display time 
for each picture in the slideshow. 
 [Slideshow transition]: Set the 
transition from one picture to the next. 
 [Set as Scenea]: Set the selected 
picture as wallpaper on TV. 
   
Listen to music 
Press the Navigation buttons to select a 
music track, then press OK. 
 Press   /  to search forward or 
backward within a track. 
 Press and hold  to exit content 
browser. 
Press  OPTIONS to access or exit the 
following music options: 
 [Stop]: Stop audio play. 
 [Repeat]: Repeat a track or an album. 
 [Play once]: Play the track once. 
 [Shuffle on] / [Shuffle off]: Enable or 
disable random play of tracks.  
Watch 3D 
What you need 
Your TV is a 3D TV. To watch 3D, you can 
use the Philips Easy 3D glasses, included with 
this TV. You can purchase additional Philips 
3D glasses PTA416 or PT426 (sold 
separately) from your local dealer.   
 
Before you watch 3D, read the health warning information in Get started > 
Important > 3D Health warning (Page 7). 
Note: Passive 3D glasses from other 
manufacturers may not work or offer less 
optimal 3D viewing. 
Start 3D 
To enjoy a 3D movie or programme, insert a 
3D movie disc into the 3D Blu-ray disc 
player connected to the HDMI connector 
on this TV or tune to a TV channel that 
broadcasts 3D content. 
Press  and select the 3D Blu-ray disc player or select [Watch TV] and tune to the TV 
channel. 
The TV will prompt a message when 3D is available. To start watching 3D, select [Start 
3D] and press OK. Put on your 3D glasses. 
If you have tuned to a 3D TV channel and 
do not see the prompt to switch to 3D, you 
have to select the 3D format manually. To 
switch on 3D format manually, press  ADJUST. Select [2D/3D] > [3D], then press 
OK. 
Select a suitable 3D format 
If the TV shows a double picture but the 3D 
effect is not seen with the 3D glasses, you 
will need to select a suitable 3D viewing 
format.   
To set the TV in 3D, press  ADJUST. 
Select [3D format] and press OK, then 
select [3D - Side by side] or [3D - Top / 
bottom] according to the double picture 
positions. 
Stop 3D 
If you switch to another channel or a 
connected device, the TV switches back to 
2D. 
To stop watching 3D during a 3D programme, press  ADJUST. Select 
[2D/3D] > [2D], then press OK. This 
forced 2D picture shows only the 3D-left 
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Note: The 2D/3D menu is only available 
when the TV receives 3D content from the input signal, or when [3D format] has been 
set to [3D - Side by side] or [3D - Top / 
bottom]. 
Optimal 3D viewing  
 
For an optimal 3D viewing experience, we 
recommend that you: 
 sit at a distance that is at least three 
times the width (W) of the TV screen. 
Do not sit more than six metres away.    view the centre of the TV screen at 
your eye level.  
 watch the TV away from direct sunlight 
as it may interfere with the 3D 
experience.   
Ambilight 
What you can do 
*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.  
What you need  
  For the best Ambilight effect, position 
the TV 25cm away from the wall. 
 Keep the remote control away from 
the TV, as it can interfere with the 
infrared signals. 
 Dim the light in the room.   
Switch on 
1. Press  ADJUST. 
2. Select [Ambilight], then press OK. 
3. To switch Ambilight on or off, select [On] 
or [Off]. 
You can also press AMBILIGHT on the TV 
to switch Ambilight on or off. 
  
Change settings 
In the Ambilight menu, you can access more 
Ambilight settings. 
    
						

							  
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1. While you watch TV, press  > [Setup]. 
2. Select [TV settings] > [Ambilight]. 
3. Select a setting to adjust: 
 [Dynamic]: Adjust Ambilight between 
relaxed and dynamic levels. Available only if Ambilight [Colour] is set to 
[Dynamic]. 
 [Brightness]: Adjust the brightness of 
Ambilight.      [Colour]: Select a predefined colour. 
 [Custom colour]: Set your own 
Ambilight colour. To access this option, set [Ambilight] > [Colour] > 
[Custom]. 
 [Separation]: Adjust the difference in 
colour levels on each side of the TV. 
Turn off this feature for a dynamic and 
uniform Ambilight colour. 
 [TV switch off]: Select how Ambilight 
switches off when the TV is switched 
off.    [Lounge light mood]: Select a lounge 
light mode. The lounge light comes on 
when the TV is in standby. 
 [Scenea lounge light]: Switch Scenea 
lounge light on or off when Scenea is 
enabled. 
 [Wall colour]: Select the colour of the 
wall behind the TV. Ambilight corrects 
its colours to suit the colour of the wall.  
Use lounge light 
When the TV is in standby, press Ambilight 
on the front of the TV to create a lounge 
light effect in your room.  
Note: It may take more than 5 seconds for 
the lounge light to switch on. 
To select another lounge light colour, see Use your TV > Ambilight > Change 
settings. 
Browse PC through DLNA 
What you can do 
If you have photos, videos or music files 
stored on a computer connected through a 
home network, you can play the files on 
your TV.  
What you need 
 A wired or wireless home network, 
connected with a Universal Plug and 
Play (uPnP) router. 
 A Philips wireless USB adapter or a 
LAN cable that connects your TV to 
your home network.  
 A media server such as:  PC running Windows Media Player 11 
or higher; or  Mac running Twonky Media Server. 
 Make sure that your computer firewall 
allows you to run the media server 
software program.   
You will also need to set up the network 
connection: 
 Connect your TV and the computer to the same home network. See Connect 
your TV > Computers and the 
Internet (Page 55). 
 Switch on your computer and the 
router. 
Proceed to set up a media sharing server 
with Windows Media Player 11 or higher, or 
Twonky Media Server. 
Note: For help to use other media servers, 
such as TVersity, see the web site of the 
media server.   
If the apparatus does not return to DLNA 
mode due to external electrical disturbances 
(e.g. electrostatic discharge), user 
intervention is required.       
Enable sharing on Windows Media 
Player 11 
1. Start Windows Media Player on your 
computer. 2. Select Library > Media Sharing.