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							Contents
1  TV Tour    4
1.1  Philips Android TV    4
1.2  Using Apps    4
1.3  Playing Games    4
1.4  Movies and missed programmes    4
1.5  Pause TV and Recordings    4
1.6  Smartphones and Tablets    4
1.7  Social Networks    5
1.8  Bluetooth Connection    5
2  Setting Up    6
2.1  Read Safety    6
2.2  TV Stand and Wall Mounting    6
2.3  Tips on Placement    6
2.4  Power Cable    6
2.5  Antenna Cable    6
2.6  Satellite Dish    7
3  Connect your Android TV    8
3.1  Network and Internet    8
3.2  Google Account    10
3.3  Philips App Gallery    11
4  Connect Devices    12
4.1  About Connections    12
4.2  CAM with Smart Card - CI+    14
4.3  Receiver - Set-Top Box    15
4.4  Home Theatre System - HTS    16
4.5  Smartphones and Tablets    17
4.6  Blu-ray Disc Player    17
4.7  DVD Player    18
4.8  Bluetooth - Speakers and Gamepads    18
4.9  Headphones    19
4.10  Game Console    19
4.11  Gamepad    20
4.12  USB Hard Drive    20
4.13  USB Keyboard    21
4.14  USB Flash Drive    22
4.15  Photo Camera    22
4.16  Camcorder    22
4.17  Computer    22
5  Switching On and Off    24
5.1  On or standby    24
5.2  Keys on TV    24
5.3  Sleep Timer    24
5.4  Switch Off Timer    24
6  Remote Control    25
6.1  Key overview    25
6.2  IR Sensor    26
6.3  Batteries    26
6.4  Cleaning    26
7  Channels    27
7.1  Install Channels    27
7.2  Channel Lists    27
7.3  Watching channels    28
7.4  Favourite Channels    30
7.5  Text / Teletext    31
7.6  Interactive TV    33
8  TV Guide    34
8.1  What You Need    34
8.2  TV Guide Data    34
8.3  Using the TV Guide    34 9  Recording and Pause TV    36
9.1  Recording    36
9.2  Pause TV    37
10  Top Picks    39
10.1  About Top Picks    39
10.2  Now on TV    39
10.3  TV on Demand    39
10.4  Video on Demand    40
11  Home Menu    41
11.1  About the Home Menu    41
11.2  Open the Home Menu    41
11.3  Search and Voice Search    41
11.4  Restricted Profile    41
12  TV Menu    42
12.1  About TV Menu    42
12.2  Open TV Menu    42
13  Netflix    43
14  Sources    44
14.1  Options for a TV Input    44
14.2  Device Name and Type    44
14.3  Game or Computer    44
14.4  Rescan Connections    44
15  Apps    46
15.1  About Apps    46
15.2  Google Play    46
15.3  App Gallery    47
15.4  Start or Stop an App    47
15.5  Lock Apps    47
15.6  Manage Apps    49
15.7  Storage    49
16  Games    50
16.1  What You Need    50
16.2  Gamepads    50
16.3  Play a Game    50
16.4  Ideal Game Settings    50
17  Internet    51
17.1  Start Internet    51
17.2  Options on Internet    51
18  Videos, Photos and Music    52
18.1  From a USB Connection    52
18.2  From a Computer or NAS    52
18.3  From a Cloud Storage Service    52
18.4  Play your Videos    52
18.5  View your Photos    53
18.6  Play your Music    53
19  Smartphones and Tablets    55
19.1  Philips TV Remote App    55
19.2  Google Cast    55
19.3  AirPlay    55
19.4  MHL    55
20  Multi View    56
20.1  About Multi View    56
20.2  Text and TV    56
20.3  Nettv and TV    56
20.4  HDMI and TV    56
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							21  Settings    57
21.1  Picture    57
21.2  Sound    60
21.3  Eco Settings    63
21.4  General Settings    64
21.5  Clock, Region and Language    66
21.6  Universal Access    68
22  Wireless and Networks    71
22.1  Network    71
22.2  Bluetooth    71
23  Android Settings    72
24  Channel Installation    73
24.1  Antenna/Cable Installation    73
24.2  Satellite Installation    75
24.3  Channel List Copy    78
25  Software    80
25.1  Update Software    80
25.2  Software Version    80
25.3  Open Source Software    80
25.4  Announcements    81
26  Specifications    82
26.1  Environmental    82
26.2  Power    82
26.3  Operating System    83
26.4  Reception    83
26.5  Display Type    83
26.6  Display Input Resolution    83
26.7  Dimensions and Weights    83
26.8  Connectivity    83
26.9  Sound    84
26.10  Multimedia    84
27  Help and Support    85
27.1  Register your TV    85
27.2  Using Help    85
27.3  Troubleshooting    85
27.4  Online Help    87
27.5  Support and Repair    87
28  Safety and Care    88
28.1  Safety    88
28.2  Screen Care    89
29  Terms of Use    90
29.1  Terms of Use - TV    90
29.2  Terms of Use - Smart TV    90
29.3  Terms of Use - Philips App Gallery    90
30  Copyrights    91
30.1  MHL    91
30.2  HDMI    91
30.3  Dolby Digital Plus    91
30.4  DTS Premium Sound ™    91
30.5  DTS 2.0+Digital Out ™    91
30.6  Microsoft    91
30.7  Wi-Fi Alliance    92
30.8  Kensington    92
30.9  Other Trademarks    92
Index    93
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							1
TV Tour
1.1
Philips Android TV
This a  Philips Android TV™ .
Android TV offers thousands of movies, shows and
games from Google Play, YouTube and your favourite
apps.*
Personalised recommendations mean more time
being entertained and less time hunting for
something good. With Google Cast built in, you can
easily cast movies, shows and photos from your
Chromebook or Android device to your TV.**
With the  Philips TV Remote App  on your
smartphone or tablet, you have your TV channels at
your fingertips. Send a photo to the large TV screen or
follow your favourite cooking show on your tablet in
the kitchen. From now on your TV is part of your
mobile household.
Connect the TV to your home network and the
Internet.
* The TV must be connected to the
Internet. Subscriptions might be required for certain
content providers.
** Casting optimized for selected services only.
Streaming quality for other content might vary.
Supported operating systems and devices: Android
2.3 and higher, iOS® 7 and higher, Windows® 7 and
higher, Mac OS® 10.7 and higher and Chrome OS
(version 38 or higher).
Google, Android, Google Play and other marks are
trademarks of Google Inc. The Android robot is
reproduced or modified from work created and
shared by Google and used according to terms
described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution
License.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalco
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1.2
Using Apps
To get you started, some practical  Apps  are pre-
installed on your TV.
The Apps pages show the collection of Apps
(Applications) on your TV. Like Apps on your
smartphone or tablet, the Apps on your TV offer
specific functions for an enriched TV experience.
Apps like TV games or weather forecasts (a.o.). Or
start an Internet Browser App, like Google Chrome, to
surf the Internet. For more information, in  Help , press the colour
key 
  Keywords  and look up  Apps . 
1.3
Playing Games
This TV is your big screen for  gaming . Big enough for
two.
You can play a game from a connected Game
Console, a game from an installed App or simply an
online game on a website. You can set the TV to the
ideal settings for gaming, to allow quick and
responsive action. If you play a multi-player game
with split screens, you can set the TV to show each
screen as a full screen simultaneously. Each player
can focus on his own game to play.
1.4
Movies and missed
programmes
To get a  rental video , you don't need to leave the
house.  
Open  Video on Demand  and get that latest movie
streamed to your TV directly. Open the video store
App, create your personal account, select the movie
and press play.
Video on Demand is available in selected countries.
For more information, in  Help , press the colour
key 
  Keywords  and look up  Video on Demand .
1.5
Pause TV and Recordings
If you connect a  USB Hard Drive , you can pause and
record a broadcast from a digital TV channel.
Pause your TV and answer that urgent phone call or
simply take a break during a sports match, while the
TV stores the broadcast on the USB Hard Drive. You
can watch it again later. 
With a USB Hard Drive connected, you can also
record digital broadcasts. You can record while you
are watching a programme or schedule a recording of
an upcoming programme.
For more information, in  Help , press the colour
key 
  Keywords  and look up  Pause
TV  or  Recording .
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							1.6
Smartphones and Tablets
The new  Philips TV Remote App  is your new TV
buddy.
With the TV Remote App on your smartphone or
tablet, you master your media around you. Send
photos, music or videos to your big TV screen or
watch any of your TV channels live on your tablet or
phone. Open the TV Guide and schedule a recording
for tomorrow. Your TV at home will do the job. With
the TV Remote App you are in control. You might
consider to simply lower the TV volume.
Download the Philips TV Remote App from your
favourite app store today.
It's free.
The Philips TV Remote App is available for iOS and
Android.
1.7
Social Networks
No need to get up to check your friend's messages on
your computer.
On this TV you get the messages from your  social
network  on your TV screen. You can send a return
message from your couch.
For more information, in  Help , press the colour
key 
  Keywords  and look up  Apps .
1.8
Bluetooth Connection
Your TV has  Bluetooth  technology inside.
You can connect extra wireless speakers or a wireless
headphone. Forget connecting cables, pairing your
device with the TV is enough.
For more information, in  Help , press the colour
key 
  Keywords  and look
up  Bluetooth  or  Wireless Speakers .
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							2
Setting Up
2.1
Read Safety
Read the safety instructions first before you use the
TV.
To read the instructions, in  Help , press the colour
key 
  Keywords  and look up  Safety Instructions .
2.2
TV Stand and Wall Mounting
TV Stand
You can find the instructions for mounting the TV
stand in the Quick Start Guide that came with the TV.
In case you lost this guide, you can download it
from  www.philips.com .
Use the product type number of the TV to look for
the  Quick Start Guide  to download.
Wall Mounting
Your TV is also prepared for a VESA-compliant wall
mount bracket (sold separately).
Use the following VESA code when purchasing the
wall mount . . .
• 32PFx5501
VESA MIS-F 100x100, M4
• 40PFx5501
VESA MIS-F 200x200, M4
• 49PFx5501
VESA MIS-F 400x200, M6  
Preparation    
First remove the 4 plastic screw caps out of the
threaded bushes on the back of the TV.
Make sure that the metal screws, to mount the TV to
the VESA-compliant bracket, go about 10mm deep
inside the threaded bushes of the TV.
Caution    
Wall mounting the TV requires special skills and should only be performed by qualified personnel. The
TV wall mounting should meet safety standards
according to the TVs weight. Also read the safety
precautions before positioning the TV.
TP Vision Europe B.V. bears no responsibility for
improper mounting or any mounting that results in
accident or injury. 
2.3
Tips on Placement
• Position the TV where light does not shine directly
on the screen.
• Position the TV up to 15 cm away from the wall.
• The ideal distance to watch TV is 3 times its diagonal
screen size. When seated, your eyes should be level
with the centre of the screen. 
2.4
Power Cable
• Insert the power cable into the  POWER  connector
on the back of the TV.
• Make sure the power cable is securely inserted in
the connector.
• Make sure that the power plug, in the wall socket, is
accessible at all times.
• When you unplug the power cable, always pull the
plug, never pull the cable. 
Although this TV has a very low standby power
consumption, unplug the power cable to save energy
if you do not use the TV for a long period of time.
For more information, in  Help , press the colour
key 
   Keywords  and look up  Switching On  for
more information on switching the TV on or off.
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							2.5
Antenna Cable
Insert the antenna plug firmly into
the  Antenna  socket at the back of the TV.
You can connect your own antenna or an antenna
signal from an antenna distribution system. Use an
IEC Coax 75 Ohm RF antenna connector.
Use this antenna connection for DVB-T and DVB-C
input signals.
2.6
Satellite Dish
Attach the satellite F-type connector to the satellite
connection  SAT  at the back of the TV.
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							3
Connect your
Android TV
3.1
Network and Internet
Home Network
To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Android
TV, your TV must be connected to the Internet.
Connect the TV to a home network with a high-speed
Internet connection. You can connect your TV
wirelessly or wired to your network router.
Connect to Network
Wireless Connection
What You Need
To connect the TV to the Internet wirelessly, you need
a Wi-Fi router with a connection to the Internet.
Use a high-speed (broadband) connection to the
Internet.
Make the Connection
Wireless
To make a wireless connection…
1 -  Press 
 , select  All Settings  and press  OK .
2 -  Select  Wireless and Networks  and press 

 (right) to enter the menu.
3 -  Select  Wired or Wi-Fi  >  Connect to
Network  and press  OK .
4 -  Select  Wireless  and press  OK .
5 -  In the list of found networks, select on your
wireless network. If your network is not in the list
because the network name is hidden (you switched
off the SSID broadcast of the router), select  Add New
Network  to enter the network name yourself. 6 -  Depending on the type of router, enter your
encryption key - WEP, WPA or WPA2. If you entered
the encryption key for this network before, you can
select  OK  to make the connection immediately.
7 -  A message will be shown when the connection is
successful.
WPS
If your router has WPS, you can directly connect to
the router without scanning for networks. If you have
devices in your wireless network that use the WEP
security encryption system, you cannot use WPS.
1 -  Press 
 , select  All Settings  and press  OK .
2 -  Select  Wireless and Networks  and
press 
  (right) to enter the menu.
3 -  Select  Wired or Wi-Fi  >  Connect to
Network  and press  OK .
4 -  Select  WPS  then press  OK .
5 -  Go to the router, press the WPS button and return
to the TV within 2 minutes.
6 -  Select  Connect  to make the connection.
7 -  A message will be shown when the connection is
successful.
WPS with PIN Code
If your router has WPS with a PIN code, you can
directly connect to the router without scanning for
networks. If you have devices in your wireless
network that use the WEP security encryption system,
you cannot use WPS.
1 -  Press 
 , select  All Settings  and press  OK .
2 -  Select  Wireless and Networks  and
press 
  (right) to enter the menu.
3 -  Select  Wired or Wi-Fi  >  Connect to
Network  and press  OK .
4 -  Select  WPS with PIN code  and press  OK .
5 -  Write down the 8-digit PIN code shown on
screen and enter it in the router software on your PC.
Consult the router manual on where to enter the PIN
code in the router software.
6 -  Select  Connect  to make the connection.
7 -  A message will be shown when the connection is
successful.
Problems
Wireless network not found or distorted  
• Microwave ovens, DECT phones or other Wi-Fi
802.11b/g/n devices in your proximity might disturb
the wireless network.
• Make sure that the firewalls in your network allow
access to the TV's wireless connection.
• If the wireless network does not work properly in
your home, try the wired network installation.
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							Internet does not work  
• If the connection to the router is OK, check the
router connection to the Internet.
The PC and Internet connection are slow  
• Look in your wireless router's user manual for
information on indoor range, transfer rate and other
factors of signal quality.
• Use a high-speed (broadband) Internet connection
for your router.
DHCP  
• If the connection fails, you can check the DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) setting of the
router. DHCP should be switched on.
Wired Connection
What You Need
To connect the TV to the Internet, you need a
network router with a connection to the
Internet. Use a high-speed (broadband) connection
to the Internet.
Make the Connection
To make a wired connection… 
1 -  Connect the router to the TV with a network cable
(Ethernet cable**).
2 -  Make sure that the router is switched on.
3 -  Press 
 , select  All Settings  and press  OK .
4 -  Select  Wireless and Networks  and
press 
  (right) to enter the menu.
5 -  Select  Wired or Wi-Fi  >  Connect to
Network  and press  OK.
6 -  Select  Wired  and press  OK . The TV constantly
searches for the network connection.
7 -  A message will be shown when the connection is
successful. 
If the connection fails, you can check the DHCP
setting of the router. DHCP should be switched on.
**To fulfill EMC regulations, use a shielded FTP Cat.
5E Ethernet cable. Network Settings
View Network Settings
 You can view all current network settings here. The
IP and MAC address, signal strength, speed,
encryption method, etc.
 To view the current network settings…
1 -  Press 
 , select  All Settings  and press  OK .
2 -  Select  Wireless and Networks  and
press 
  (right) to enter the menu.
3 -  Select  Wired or Wi-Fi  >  View Network
Settings  and press  OK .
4 -  Press 
  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
the menu.
Network Configuration
If you are an advanced user and want to install your
network with Static IP addressing, set the TV to  Static
IP .
To set the TV to Static IP…
1 -  Press 
 , select  All Settings  and press  OK .
2 -  Select  Wireless and Networks  and
press 
  (right) to enter the menu.
3 -  Select  Wired or Wi-Fi  >  Network
Configuration  and press  OK .
4 -  Select  Static IP  and press  OK  to enable  Static
IP Configuration .
5 -  Select  Static IP Configuration  and configure the
connection.
6 -  You can set the number for  IP
Address ,  Netmask ,  Gateway ,  DNS 1 , or  DNS 2 .
7 -  Press 
  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
the menu. 
Switch On with Wi-Fi (WoWLAN)
You can switch this TV on from your smartphone or
tablet if the TV is in Standby. The setting  Switch On
with Wi-Fi (WoWLAN)  must be switched on.
To switch on WoWLAN… 
1 -  Press 
 , select  All Settings  and press  OK .
2 -  Select  Wireless and Networks  and
press 
  (right) to enter the menu.
3 -  Select  Wired or Wi-Fi  >  Switch On with Wi-Fi
(WoWLAN)  and press  OK .
4 -  Select  On  and press  OK .
5 -  Press 
  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
the menu.
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							Switch on Wi-Fi connection
You can switch on or off Wi-Fi connection on your
TV.
To switch on Wi-Fi… 
1 -  Press 
 , select  All Settings  and press  OK .
2 -  Select  Wireless and Networks  and
press 
  (right) to enter the menu.
3 -  Select  Wired or Wi-Fi  >  Wi-Fi On/Off  and
press  OK .
4 -  Select  On  and press  OK .
5 -  Press 
  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
the menu.
Digital Media Renderer - DMR
If your media files do not play on your TV, make sure
that the Digitial Media Renderer is switched on. As a
factory setting, DMR is switched on.
To switch on DMR…
1 -  Press 
 , select  All Settings  and press  OK .
2 -  Select   Wireless and Networks  and
press 
  (right) to enter the menu.
3 -  Select  Wired or Wi-Fi  >  Digital Media Renderer
- DMR  and press  OK .
4 -  Select  On  and press  OK .
5 -  Press 
  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
the menu.
Wi-Fi Smart Screen
To watch digital TV channels on your smartphone or
tablet with the Philips TV Remote App, you must
switch on Wi-Fi Smart Screen. Some scrambled
channels might not be available on your mobile
device.
To switch on Wi-Fi Smart Screen…
1 -  Press 
 , select  All Settings  and press  OK .
2 -  Select  Wireless and Networks  and
press 
  (right) to enter the menu.
3 -  Select  Wired or Wi-Fi  >  Wi-Fi Smart
Screen  and press  OK .
4 -  Select  On  and press  OK .
5 -  Press 
  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
the menu.
TV Network Name
If you have more than one TV in your home network,
you can give the TV a unique name.
To change the TV name…
1 -  Press 
 , select  All Settings  and press  OK .
2 -  Select  Wireless and Networks  and press 
  (right) to enter the menu.
3 -  Select  Wired or Wi-Fi  >  TV Network Name  and
press  OK .
4 -  Enter the name with the on-screen keyboard or
the remote control keyboard (if available).
5 -  Select 
  to confirm the change.
6 -  Press 
  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
the menu.
Clear Internet Memory
With  Clear Internet Memory , you can clear all
Internet files and logins stored on your TV, such as
passwords, cookies, and history.
To clear the Internet memory…
1 -  Press 
 , select  All Settings  and press  OK .
2 -  Select  Wireless and Networks  and
press 
  (right) to enter the menu.
3 -  Select  Wired or Wi-Fi  >  Clear Internet
Memory  and press  OK .
4 -  Select  OK  to confirm.
5 -  Press 
  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close
the menu.
File Sharing
The TV can connect to other devices in your wireless
network, like your computer or smartphone. You can
use a computer with Microsoft Windows or Apple OS
X.
On this TV, you can open photos, music and videos
stored on your computer.
3.2
Google Account
Sign In
To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Android
TV, you can sign in to Google with your Google
Account.
By signing in you'll be able to play your favourite
games across phone, tablet and TV. You'll also get
customised video and music recommendations on
your TV home screen as well as access to YouTube,
Google Play and other apps.
Sign In    
Use your existing  Google Account  to sign in to
Google on your TV. A Google Account consists of an
email address and a password. If you don't have an
Google Account yet, use your computer or tablet to
create one (accounts.google.com). To play games
with Google Play, you need a Google+ profile. If you
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