Philips 32pdl7906t User Manual

							     
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To fully enjoy HbbTV, you need to connect 
your TV to the Internet. Read more about 
connecting the TV to the Internet in  Connect your TV > Computers and the 
Internet (Page 55). 
Note: You cannot download files to your TV 
with this feature. 
Access HbbTV 
When you tune to a TV channel that offers 
HbbTV, the interactive pages will open 
automatically or, at some point, you will be 
invited to open them.  
Depending on the broadcaster, you might need to press the red button or OK on the 
remote control to access the page. 
To exit the HbbTV pages, select the relevant button on screen and press OK. 
Navigate HbbTV pages 
To navigate the HbbTV pages, you can use 
the navigation buttons, colour buttons, 
number buttons, and the  (back) button. 
While you watch videos within HbbTV 
pages, you can use  (play),  (pause) and  
(stop) buttons.  
  
HbbTV text 
Some broadcasters offer HbbTV Text, a 
new version of Text. Depending on the 
broadcaster, you might need an Internet 
connection to view HbbTV Text.  
You can use the same remote control 
buttons to navigate HbbTV Text as you did 
to navigate HbbTV pages.  
Block HbbTV 
To block HbbTV from a specific channel 
1.Press  OPTIONS.   
2. Select [HbbTV on this channel] > [Off]. 
To block HbbTV on all channels 
1. Press  (Home) and select [Setup]. 
2. Select [TV settings]TV settings > 
[Preferences] > [HbbTV] > [Off].  
View Teletext 
Select a page 
1. Select a channel that has teletext feature, then press TEXT. 
2. Select a page in one of the following ways: 
 Enter the page number with the Numeric buttons. 
 Press  or  to view the next or 
previous page. 
 Press the Colour buttons to select a 
colour coded item. 
3. Press  to exit. 
Teletext options 
1. When you view teletext, press  OPTIONS. 
2. Select one of the following options: 
 [Freeze page] / [Unfreeze page]: 
Freeze or unfreeze the current page. 
 [Dual screen] / [Full screen]: Enable or 
disable dual screen teletext. Dual 
screen splits the current channel or 
source to the left of the screen, with 
teletext on the right. 
 [T.O.P. overview]: Table Of Pages 
(T.O.P.) teletext broadcasts allow you 
to jump from one subject to another 
without using page numbers.    [Enlarge] / [Normal view]: Zoom in on 
the page. Press the Navigation buttons 
to move around the enlarged view.  
 [Reveal]: Hide or reveal hidden 
information on a page, such as solutions 
to riddles or puzzles. 
 [Cycle subpages]: If subpages are 
available, each is shown automatically.  
 [Language]: Switch to a different 
language group to display different 
character sets correctly. 
3. Press  OPTIONS to exit.  
  
						

							  
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Teletext language 
Some digital TV broadcasters provide several 
teletext languages. You can set your primary 
and secondary language. 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] or 
[Satellite settings]. 
3. Select [Languages] > [Primary Text] or 
[Secondary Text].   
4. Select your preferred teletext languages, then press OK.  
Subpages 
A teletext page can contain several 
subpages. These subpages are shown on a 
bar next to the main page number. 
If subpages are available on a teletext page, 
press  or  to select them. 
Search 
1. When you view teletext, press OK to 
highlight the first word or number. 2. Press the Navigation buttons to skip to 
the word or number to search. 
3. Press OK to begin the search. 
4. Press  until no word or number is 
highlighted to exit the search.  
Digital teletext 
Some digital TV broadcasters offer dedicated 
digital text or interactive services on their 
digital TV channels, for example, BBC1.  
When in digital teletext: 
 Press the Navigation buttons to select 
or highlight items. 
 Press the Colour buttons to select an 
option, then press OK to confirm or 
activate. 
Note: Digital text services are blocked when 
subtitles are broadcast and enabled on the TV. Read Use more of your TV > View 
subtitles (Page 33). 
Teletext 2.5 
Teletext 2.5 offers more colours and better 
graphics than normal teletext. If Teletext 2.5 
is broadcast by a channel, it is switched on 
by default. 
To switch Teletext 2.5 on or off 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 
[Preferences]. 
3. Select [Text 2.5] > [On] or [Off], then 
press OK.  
Set locks and timers 
Clock 
You can display a clock on the TV screen. 
The clock displays the time that is broadcast 
by your TV service operator. 
 
Display the TV clock 
1. While you watch TV, press  OPTIONS. 
2. Select [Status], then press OK.   
The clock is displayed on the lower right 
hand corner of the TV screen.   
Change the clock mode 
The clock mode is automatically 
synchronised to the Coordinated Universal 
Time (UTC). If your TV cannot receive UTC 
transmissions, change the clock mode to [Manual]. 
1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 
[Preferences]. 
3. Select [Clock] > [Auto clock mode].   
4. Select [Automatic], [Manual] or [Country 
dependent], then press OK.   
Enable or disable daylight saving 
If clock mode is set to [Country 
dependent], you can enable or disable 
daylight saving for your time zone. 
1. In the [Clock] menu, select [Daylight 
saving] > [Daylight saving time] or 
[Standard time], then press OK. Daylight 
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Set the clock manually 
If clock mode is set to [Manual], set the date 
and time manually. 
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 
Sleeptimer switches the TV to standby after 
a specified time. You can switch off your TV 
earlier or reset the sleeptimer during the 
countdown. 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 
[Preferences] > [Sleeptimer].   
3. Press the Navigation buttons to set the 
sleeptimer.   
The sleeptimer can be set up to 180 
minutes, in steps of five minutes. The 
sleeptimer is switched off if it is set to zero 
minutes. 
4. Press OK to activate the sleep timer. The 
TV switches to standby after the specified 
time. 
Child lock 
To protect children from unsuitable TV 
programmes, you can lock the TV or block 
age rated programmes. 
Set or change the child lock code 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] > 
[Child lock]. 
3. Select [Set code], or [Change code]. 
4. Enter the code with the Numeric 
buttons. 
Tip: If you forget your code, enter 8888 to 
override any existing codes. 
Lock or unlock channels 
1. In the child lock menu, select [Channel 
lock]. 
2. Enter the child lock code with the Numeric buttons. The [Channel lock] menu 
appears. 
3. Select channels to lock or unlock.    
Parental rating 
Some digital broadcasters rate their 
programmes according to age. You can set 
your TV to display only programmes with 
age ratings lower than your childs age. 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] or 
[Satellite settings]. 
3. Select [Child lock] > [Parental rating].   
A message prompts you to enter the child 
lock code.   
4. Enter the child lock code with the Numeric buttons. 
5. Select an age rating, then press OK.   
All programmes above the selected age 
rating are blocked. 
For information on child lock codes, see Use 
more of your TV > Set locks and timers > 
Child lock (Page 33). 
View subtitles 
Analogue channels 
1. Switch the TV to an analogue TV channel. 2. Press TEXT. 
3. Enter the three-digit page number of the 
subtitles page (usually 888). 
4. Press  to exit teletext.   
Subtitles display if available.  
Digital channels 
1. Press  OPTIONS. 
2. Select [Subtitles], then press OK. 
3. Select [Subtitles off], [Subtitles on] or 
[On during mute], then press OK. 
Note: 
 If MHEG application is activated, 
subtitles are not displayed.  
 If you select [On during mute], 
subtitles are displayed only when you 
press  to mute the sound.   
  
 
						

							  
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Subtitle language 
You can change the subtitle language on 
some digital channels.   
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] or 
[Satellite settings] > [Subtitle language]. 
3. Select [Primary subtitles] or [Secondary 
subtitles] for the preferred language. 
4. Press OK to confirm. 
Tip: You can also press  OPTIONS > 
[Subtitle language]. 
View Scenea 
What you can do 
You can display a default picture as the 
wallpaper on your TV. You can also load 
another picture as the wallpaper. 
If the sleeptimer is off, the wallpaper is 
displayed for 240 minutes. Otherwise, it is 
displayed for the duration of the sleeptimer.  
What you need 
To use another picture as the wallpaper, you 
need a USB storage device that contains a 
picture that is less than 1 MB in size. 
Switch on 
1. Press . 2. Select [Scenea], then press OK. 
The default picture is displayed. 
Note: The wallpaper is displayed for the 
duration of the sleeptimer. For more information on sleeptimer, see Use more of 
your TV > Set locks and timers > 
Sleeptimer (Page 33).  
Set TV wallpaper 
You can load another picture as the 
wallpaper.  
Note: Loading a new picture overrides the 
existing picture. 
1. Connect the USB storage device to the 
TV. 
2. Press . 3. Select [Browse USB], then press OK. 
4. Select a picture, then press  OPTIONS. 
5. Select [Set as Scenea], then press OK. 
6. Select [Yes], then press OK. 
7. Press any button to exit Scenea. 
  
Set Scenea lounge light 
When the TV is in standby, you can switch 
on Ambilight and create a lounge light effect 
with your wallpaper. Ambilight is available on 
certain models only. 
When the TV is in standby, press AMBILIGHT on the front of the TV.  
Note: It can take more than 5 seconds for 
the lounge light to switch on. 
To select another colour for the lounge light, see Use your TV > Ambilight > Setup. 
Use EasyLink 
What you can do 
Get the most out of your HDMI-CEC 
compliant devices with Philips EasyLink 
enhanced control features. If your HDMI-
CEC compliant devices are connected 
through HDMI, you can 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.   
After you switch on Philips EasyLink, these 
features are available: 
One-touch play 
When you play an HDMI-CEC compliant 
device, the TV switches on from standby, 
and switches to the correct source. 
One-touch standby 
When you press  on the TV remote 
control, the TV and all HDMI-CEC 
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System audio control 
If you connect an HDMI-CEC compliant 
device that includes speakers, you can 
choose to hear the TV from those speakers 
instead of the TV speakers. 
For more information about TV audio output, see Use more of your TV > Use 
EasyLink > Select speaker output (Page 36).  
EasyLink remote control 
You can control multiple HDMI-CEC 
compliant devices with your TV remote 
control. 
To switch on EasyLink Remote Control, see Use more of your TV > Use EasyLink > 
Control devices simultaneously (Page 35). 
Retain picture quality 
If your TV picture quality is affected by the 
picture-processing features of other devices, 
switch on Pixel Plus Link. 
To switch on Pixel Plus Link, see Use more 
of your TV > Use EasyLink > Retain picture 
quality (Page 36).   
Maximize display for subtitled video 
While you view subtitles in a video, you can 
maximize the video display area. Some 
subtitles can create a separate subtitle bar 
under the video, which limits the video 
display area. After you switch on auto 
subtitle shift, the subtitles display on top of 
the video image, which maximizes the video 
display area. 
To switch on auto subtitle shift, see Use 
more of your TV > Use EasyLink > 
Maximize display for video with subtitles 
(Page 36). 
Hear another device at standby 
You can hear a connected HDMI-CEC 
compliant device through the TV speakers, 
even when the TV is in standby.  
To switch on, see Use more of your TV > 
Use EasyLink > Hear another device at TV 
standby (Page 37). 
What you need 
To benefit from Philips EasyLink advanced 
control features, make sure that you do the 
following:  
 Connect at least two HDMI-CEC 
compliant devices through HDMI 
 Configure each HDMI-CEC compliant 
device properly 
 Switch on EasyLink  
Switch on 
To switch on or off EasyLink 
Note: If you do not intend to use Philips 
Easylink, switch it off.  
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 
[EasyLink]. 
3. Select [On] or [Off], then press OK. 
  
Control devices simultaneously 
If you connect multiple HDMI-CEC devices 
that support this setting, all the devices 
respond to the TV remote control. 
Caution: This is an advanced setting. Devices 
that do not support this setting will not 
respond to the TV remote control. 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 
[EasyLink]. 
3. Select [EasyLink Remote Control] > 
[On] or [Off]. 
4. Press OK to activate.   
Notes: 
 To switch back to TV control, press , then select [Watch TV]. 
 To control another device, press , 
then select the device from the Home 
menu. 
 To exit, press .    
EasyLink buttons 
Control HDMI-CEC compliant devices with 
the following buttons on the TV remote 
control. 
 OK: Start, pause or resume play on the 
connected device, activate a selection, 
or access the device menu. 
   (Previous) /  (Next): Search 
backwards and forwards on the 
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 Numeric buttons: Select a title, chapter 
or track. 
    Play buttons: Control video or music 
play. 
 Standby: Display the menu of the 
connected device. 
 : Display the TV menu. 
  (Standby): Switch the TV and the 
connected device to standby.   
Other EasyLink buttons are available through 
the On-Screen Remote Control (OSRC). 
To access the OSRC 
1. While you view content from a connected device, press  OPTIONS. 
2. Select [Show device keys], then press 
OK. 
3. Select an onscreen button, then press OK. 
4. Press  to exit.  
Select speaker output 
If the connected device is HDMI Audio 
Return Channel (HDMI ARC) compliant, 
you can output TV audio through an HDMI 
cable. An additional audio cable is not 
required. Make sure you connect the device 
to the HDMI ARC connector on the TV. See Connect your TV > About cables > 
HDMI (Page 46). 
Configure TV speakers 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 
[EasyLink]  > [TV speakers].    
3. Select one of the following options, then press OK: 
 [Off]: Switch off TV speakers. 
 [On]: Switch on TV speakers. 
 [EasyLink]: Stream TV audio through 
the connected HDMI-CEC device. 
Switch the TV audio to the connected 
HDMI-CEC audio device through the 
adjust menu. 
 [EasyLink autostart]: Turn off TV 
speakers automatically and stream TV 
audio to the connected HDMI-CEC 
audio device.  
  
Select speaker output with Adjust menu 
If [EasyLink] or [EasyLink autostart] are 
selected, access the adjust menu to switch 
the TV audio. 1. While you watch TV, press  ADJUST. 
2. Select [Speakers], then press OK. 
3. Select one of the following, then press OK: 
 [TV]: On by default.   
Stream TV audio through the TV and 
the connected HDMI-CEC audio 
device until the connected device 
switches to system audio control. TV 
audio is then streamed through the 
connected device.    [Amplifier]: Stream audio through the 
connected HDMI-CEC device. If system 
audio mode is not enabled on the 
device, audio continues to stream from the TV speakers. If [EasyLink autostart] 
was enabled, the TV prompts the 
connected device to switch to system 
audio mode.  
Retain picture quality 
If your TV picture quality is affected by the 
picture-processing features of other devices, 
switch on Pixel Plus Link. 
To switch on Pixel Plus Link 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 
[EasyLink]. 
3. Select [Pixel Plus link] > [On], then press 
OK.  
Maximize video display 
Some subtitles can create a separate subtitle 
bar under the video, which limits the video 
display area. After you switch on auto 
subtitle shift, the subtitles display over the 
video image, which maximizes the video 
display area.  
Switch on auto subtitle shift 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 
[EasyLink] > [Auto subtitle shift].   
3. Select [On], then press OK to activate. 
 
						

							     
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Note: Make sure that the picture format of the TV is set to [Auto format] or [Movie 
expand 16:9]. 
Hear another device at TV standby 
You can hear a connected HDMI-CEC 
compliant device through the TV speakers, 
even when the TV is in standby. 
1. Press  ADJUST to receive audio from 
the connected Philips EasyLink device. 
If available, audio only mode is enabled.   
2. Accept the prompt on the TV to turn off 
the TV screen.   
3. Control the audio playback with the TV 
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4 Set up your TV 
Settings assistant 
Use the settings assistant to guide you 
through the picture and sound settings. 
1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Quick picture and 
sound settings], then press OK. 
3. Select [Start], then press OK.   
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to 
choose your preferred settings.  
Picture and sound 
More picture settings 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 
[Picture], then press OK. 
3. Select a setting to adjust: 
 [Smart picture]: Access predefined 
smart picture settings. 
 [Reset]: Reset to default settings. 
 [Contrast]: Adjust the intensity of the 
bright areas, keeping dark areas 
unchanged.    [Brightness]: Adjust the intensity and 
details of the dark areas. 
 [Colour]: Adjust colour saturation. 
 [Hue]: Compensate colour variations in 
NTSC encoded transmissions. 
 [Sharpness]: Adjust sharpness in the 
image. 
 [Noise reduction]: Filter and reduce 
noise in the image. 
 [Tint]: Adjust the colour balance in the 
image.    
    [Custom tint]: Customise tint setting. 
 [Pixel Precise HD]: Access advanced 
settings, including [HD Natural 
Motion], [Clear LCD], [Super 
resolution], [Dynamic contrast], 
[Dynamic backlight], [MPEG artefact 
reduction], [Colour enhancement], 
[Gamma]. 
 
 [PC mode]: Allow picture settings to 
be changed when a PC is connected to 
the TV through HDMI.   If enabled, you can select [Picture 
format] > [Unscaled] which provides 
maximum detail for display of PC 
content. 
 [Light sensor]: Adjust settings 
dynamically to match lighting conditions.    [Picture format]: Change the picture 
format. 
 [Screen edges]: Change the picture 
size. 
 [Picture shift]: Adjust the position of 
the picture. You cannot select this 
setting if the selected picture format is Auto zoom or Wide screen. 
  
More sound settings 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Sound], 
then press OK. 
3. Select a setting to adjust: 
 [Smart sound]: Access predefined 
smart sound settings. 
 [Reset]: Reset to factory default 
settings. 
 [Bass]: Adjust the bass level.    [Treble]: Adjust the treble level. 
 [Surround]: Enable spatial sound. 
 [Headphones volume]: Adjust 
headphone volume. 
 [Auto volume leveling]: Automatically 
reduce sudden volume changes, for 
example when switching channels. 
 [Balance]: Adjust the balance of the left 
and right speakers. 
  
 
						

							     
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 Audio settings 
Select audio language 
If the TV channel has multiple or dual sound 
broadcast, you can select the preferred 
audio language. 
While you watch TV, press  OPTIONS. 
 [Audio language]: Select the audio 
language for digital channels. 
 [Dual I-II]: Select the audio language for 
analogue channels.   
Digital TV channels can stream several audio 
languages. If multiple languages are available, 
select the preferred language.  
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] or 
[Satellite settings] > [Language]. 
3. Select one of the following settings, then press OK: 
 [Primary audio] / [Secondary audio]: 
Select the available audio language. 
Set a secondary language in the same 
menu. If the primary language is 
unavailable, the TV receives this 
language.    [Preferred audio format]: Select to 
receive standard audio format (MPEG) 
or advanced audio formats (AAC, EAC-
3 or AC-3 if available). 
 [Mono/Stereo]: Select mono or stereo 
audio if stereo broadcasting is available. 
4. Press  to exit. 
Reset to factory settings 
You can restore default picture and sound 
settings, while the channel installation settings 
remain the same. 
1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Factory 
settings], then press OK.   
TV settings are reset to default.  
  
Channels 
Reorder and rename 
Reorder channels 
After the channels are installed, you can 
reorder the channel list to your preference. 1. While you watch TV, press  FIND. The 
channel list is displayed. 
2. Select the channel to reorder and press   OPTIONS.   
3. Select [Reorder], then press OK.  
4. Press the Navigation buttons to move the 
highlighted channel to another location, then press OK. 
5. Select one of the following options, then press OK.  
 [Insert]: Insert the channel into the 
desired location. 
 [Swap]: Swap location with another 
channel. 
6. Once complete, press  OPTIONS and 
select [Exit].    
Rename channels 
After the channels are installed, you can 
rename them to your preference. 1. While you watch TV, press  FIND. The 
channel list is displayed. 
2. Select the channel to rename and press  OPTIONS. 
3. Select [Rename], then press OK. 
4. In the entry screen, press the Navigation 
buttons or Numeric buttons to edit the 
name, then press OK. 
Tip: You can press OK in the entry screen 
to enable the Onscreen Keyboard. 
5. Once complete, press the Navigation 
buttons to select [Done]. 
 To clear the entry, select [Clear]. 
 To cancel, select [Cancel]. 
6. Press OK to confirm. 
7. Press  to exit.  
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Update channel list 
When the TV was switched on for the first 
time, a full installation of channels was 
performed. 
You can automatically add or remove digital 
channels or manually update channels. 
Note: If you are prompted to enter a code, 
enter 8888. 
Automatic update 
To automatically add or remove digital 
channels, leave the TV in standby mode. The 
TV updates channels and stores new 
channels everyday. Empty channels are 
removed from the channel list.   
If a channel update is performed, a message 
appears at startup. If you do not want this message to appear 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] or 
[Satellite settings]. 
3. Select [Channel installation] > [Channel 
update message]. 
4. Select [Off], then press OK. 
To disable automatic updates 
In the [Channel installation] menu, select 
[Automatic channel update] > [Off].  
Automatic install 
When the TV was switched on for the first 
time, a full installation of channels was 
performed. You can run this full installation 
again to set your language, country and install 
all available TV channels. 
Select network 
To install cable or antenna channels, you 
need to switch to the respective network.  
1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings].   
3. Select [Channel installation] > [Antenna 
or Cable DVB].   
4. Select one of the following settings: 
 [Antenna (DVB-T)]: Access free-to-air 
antenna or digital DVB-T channels. 
 [Cable]: Access cable or digital DVB-C 
channels. 
5. Press OK to confirm. 
6. Press  to exit.    
Start installation 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Search for channels] > 
[Reinstall channels], then press OK. 
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to 
complete the channel installation.   4. Once complete, select [Finish], then press 
OK. 
Tip: Press  FIND to see the channel list. 
Notes: 
 During installation, leave settings 
unchanged unless your digital provider 
gives you the specific values to enter. 
 When digital TV channels are found, 
the list of installed channels may display 
empty channel numbers. You can 
rename, reorder or uninstall these 
channels.  
Install analogue channels 
You can search and store analogue TV 
channels manually. 
Step 1: Select your system 
Note: Skip this step if your system settings 
are correct. 
1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] > 
[Channel installation]. 
3. Select [Analogue: Manual installation] > 
[System], then press OK. 
4. Select the system for your country or region, then press OK.   
Step 2: Search and store new TV channels 
1. In the [Analogue: Manual installation] 
menu, select [Find channel], then press OK. 
2. Select one of the following options: 
 Press the Navigation buttons or 
Numeric buttons to manually enter the 
channel frequency. 
 Select [Search] then press OK to 
search for the next channel 
automatically.