Philips 46pfl6806h User Manual

							     
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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 
connected device. 
 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 41). 
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: 
 
						

							  
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 [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. 
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 
remote control.  
 
						

							     
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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 Plus HD] / [Pixel Precise HD]: 
Access advanced settings, including [HD Natural Motion], [Clear LCD]*, 
[Advanced sharpness], [Dynamic 
contrast], [Dynamic backlight], [MPEG 
artefact reduction], [Colour 
enhancement], [Gamma]. 
*Available on certain models only. 
 [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].   
To manually update channels 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Search for channels] > 
[Update channels], then press OK. 
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to 
update the channels.  
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 
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 Select [Search] then press OK to 
search for the next channel 
automatically.   
3. When the correct channel frequency is entered, select [Done], then press OK. 
4. Select [Store as new channel], then press 
OK to store the new TV channel.  
Install digital and satellite channels 
Install digital channels 
To improve TV reception, reposition the 
antenna. You need to know the correct 
frequency to tune. For best results, contact 
the service provider or get a professional 
installer. 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] > 
[Channel installation]. 
3. Select [Digital: Reception test] > 
[Search], then press OK. 
4. Press the Numeric buttons to enter the 
channel frequency. 5. Select [Search], then press OK.   
6. When the correct channel is located, select [Store], then press OK. 
7. Press  to exit.  
Notes 
 If the reception is poor, reposition your 
antenna and repeat the procedure. 
 If you receive the channel with DVB-C, select [Automatic] in [Symbol rate 
mode] unless your cable provider 
supplies you with a specific symbol rate 
value.   
Install satellite channels 
Note: Available on certain models only.  
[Search for satellite] is only available if the 
TV supports DVB-S. 
If your satellite receiver is connected to the 
SAT connector, you can receive satellite 
channels. 
1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Search for satellite] > 
[Reinstall channels]. 
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to 
complete the installation. 4. Once complete, select [Finish], and then 
press OK.    
View satellite channels 
To watch satellite channels, press  > [Watch satellite].   
Fine-tune channels 
If the reception of an analogue TV channel is 
poor, fine-tune the TV channel. 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] > 
[Channel installation]. 
3. Select [Analogue: Manual installation] > 
[Fine tune], and then press OK. 
4. Press  or  to fine-tune the channel. 
5. When you have selected the correct channel frequency, select [Done], and then 
press OK. 
6. Select one of the following options, then press OK. 
 [Store current channel]: Store the 
channel as the current channel number. 
 [Store as new channel]: Store the 
channel as a new channel number.  
Reinstall channels 
ATTENTION: This feature is intended for 
dealers and service personnel. 
You can copy channel lists from one Philips 
TV to another through a USB storage 
device. You do not need to search for 
channels or install them again on the second 
TV. The channel list file is small enough to fit 
on any USB storage device. 
What you need 
The two Philips TVs must have: 
 the same country setting, 
 the same year range,  
 the same DVB type, as indicated by the 
suffix (H, K, T, or D/00) in the model 
name, 
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 the same hardware type, as indicated 
by the sticker on the back of the TV, 
(for example Qxxx.xx.Lx), and 
 compatible software versions. 
An onscreen message will notify you if the 
channel list cannot be copied to the second 
TV. 
Note: If you are prompted to enter a code, 
enter 8888. 
Copy channel list to USB 
1. Connect a USB storage device to the TV 
with the channels installed on it. 
2. Press . 
3. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 
[Preferences] > [Channel list copy] > 
[Copy to USB], then press OK. The channel 
list is copied to the USB storage device. 
4. Unplug the USB storage device.   
Copy channel list to TV with no channels 
installed 
1. Switch on the TV with no channels 
installed on it to start the initial installation. 
Select the language and country. The 
country setting must be the same as that of 
the TV whose channel list you want to copy. 
Skip the search for channels. 
2. Connect the USB storage device 
containing the channel list to the TV. 
3. Press . 4. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 
[Preferences] > [Channel list copy] > 
[Copy to TV], then press OK.The channel 
list is copied to the TV. 
5. Unplug the USB storage device.   
Copy channel list to TV with channels 
installed 
1. Switch on the TV on which you want to 
copy the channel list. 
2. Press . 3. Select [Setup] > [Search for channels] > 
[Reinstall channels], then press OK.  
You will be prompted to select the country 
where the TV was installed. Make a note of 
the current setting and press  followed by [Cancel] to exit. 
4. If the country setting on the TV is different 
from that of the TV whose channel list you 
want to copy, reinstall the TV and select the country setting to match the first TV. See Set 
up your TV > Reinstall the TV (Page 40). 
5. Connect the USB storage device 
containing the channel list to the TV where 
you want to copy the channel list. 
6. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 
[Preferences] > [Channel list copy] > 
[Copy to TV], then press OK. The channel 
list is copied to the TV storage device. 
7. Unplug the USB storage device.  
Menu language 
1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 
[Preferences] > [Menu language]. 
3. Select a menu language from the list, then press OK.  
Set universal access 
Switch on 
Some digital TV broadcasters provide special 
audio and subtitle features for people who 
are hearing or visually impaired.  
To enable these features, turn on universal 
access in the preference menu. 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 
[Preferences]. 
3. Select [Universal access] > [On], then 
press OK.  
Hearing impaired 
Tip: To verify whether a hearing impaired 
audio language is available, press  OPTIONS and select [Audio language]. 
Languages with an ear icon support hearing 
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To switch on hearing impaired audio and 
subtitles 
1. While you watch TV, press  OPTIONS. 
2. Press one of the following buttons to 
select an option: 
 Red: Switch hearing impaired on or off. 
 Green: Switch on hearing impaired 
audio and subtitles. 
3. Press  to exit. 
Visually impaired 
Tip: To verify whether visually impaired 
audio is available, press  OPTIONS and 
select [Audio language]. Languages with an 
eye icon support visually impaired audio. 
To switch on visually impaired audio (if 
available) 
1. While you watch TV, press  OPTIONS. 
2. Press the green button to select [Visually 
impaired]. 
3. Press one of the following buttons to 
select an option:    Red - [Off]: Turn off visually impaired 
audio. 
 Yellow - [Headphones]: Hear visually 
impaired audio from headphones only. 
(if applicable) 
 Green - [Speakers]: Hear visually 
impaired audio from speakers only. 
 Blue - [Speakers + headphones]: Hear 
visually impaired audio from speakers 
and headphones. 
4. Press  to exit. 
Note: If the EasyLink remote control is 
enabled, you cannot select the green or yellow buttons. To disable, see Use more of 
your TV > Use EasyLink > Switch on (Page 
30).   
Adjust volume for the visually impaired 
1. In the [Universal access] menu, press the 
yellow button to select [Mixed volume]. 
2. Press the Navigation buttons to move the 
slider up or down, then press OK. 
3. Press  to exit. 
 
  
Audio feedback for the visually impaired 
This feature enables audio feedback when 
buttons are pressed on the remote control 
or TV. 
1. In the [Universal access] menu, press the 
blue button to select [Key beep]. 
2. Press the green button to turn on audio 
feedback, or press the red button to turn it 
off. 
3. Press  to exit.  
Other settings 
TV demo 
Start a demo to find out more about your 
TVs features. 
Note: Demos are not supported on MHEG 
channels. 
1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Watch demos], then 
press OK. 
3. Select a demo, then press OK. 
4. Press  to exit.  
Update software 
TV software 
Check software version 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Software settings] > 
[Current software info], then press OK.  
The version of the current software is 
displayed. 
Caution: Do not install a lower version of 
software than the current version installed 
on your product. TP Vision cannot be held 
liable or be made responsible for problems 
caused by a software downgrade. 
Update the software through one of these 
options: 
 update with USB flash drive 
 update from digital broadcast 
 update from the Internet 
 
						

							     
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For more information, see the following 
pages.   
Update with USB 
Before performing this procedure, make sure 
that you have the following: 
 Spare time to complete the entire 
update. 
 A USB flash drive that has at least 
256MB of storage space, is FAT or 
DOS formatted, and has its write 
protection disabled. 
 Access to a computer with a USB port 
and internet access. 
Note: Do not use a USB hard drive. 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Update software], then 
press OK.   
The update assistant starts.   
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to start 
the update. 
Note: The update assistant directs you to 
the Philips support website. Refer to the 
installation instructions on the website to 
complete the update. 
Update from the Internet 
To update the TV software directly from the 
Internet, connect the TV to the Internet 
through a router with a high-speed 
connection.  
1. Press  > [Setup] > [Update software], 
then press OK. 
2. Select [Internet], then press OK.   
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to start 
the update. 
When the update is complete, the TV 
switches off and back on again automatically. 
Wait for the TV to switch back on. Do not 
use the power switch on the TV or the 
remote control. 
Note: If the TV is connected to the Internet, 
the TV displays the availability of new 
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Update from digital broadcast 
When available, your TV can receive 
software updates through digital broadcasts. 
A message appears prompting you to update 
the software. We strongly recommend that 
you update the software when prompted.  
Follow the instructions on screen. 
Note: If you choose to update the software 
at a later time, select  > [Setup] > 
[Software settings] > [Local updates].  
Onscreen Help 
What you need 
Before you update the onscreen [Help], 
make sure that you have the following: 
 A USB storage device that is FAT or 
DOS-formatted. 
 A PC with Internet access. 
 An archive utility that supports the ZIP 
file format (for example, WinZip for 
Microsoft Windows or Stufflt for 
Macintosh). 
Note: Do not use a USB hard drive.  
Download the latest file 
1. Insert a USB storage device into the USB 
connector on your PC.   
2. Create a folder named ‘upgrades’ in the 
root directory of the USB storage device. 
3. In your web browser, navigate to www.philips.com/support. 
4. At the Philips Support site, find your product and locate the [Help] file for your 
TV. The file (a *.upg file) is compressed into 
a *.zip archive.   
5. If the [Help] file is a later version than the 
file in your TV, click it.   
6. Save it to your PC. 
7. Using an archive utility, extract the *.upg 
file from the *.zip file. 
8. Save the *.upg file to the ‘upgrades’ folder 
in the USB storage device. 
9. Disconnect the USB storage device from 
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Update [Help] 
 Do not switch off the TV or remove 
the USB storage device during the 
update. 
 If a power failure occurs during the 
update, do not remove the USB 
storage device from the TV. The TV 
continues to update as soon as power 
is restored. 
 If an error occurs during the update, 
retry the procedure. If the error 
reoccurs, contact Philips Consumer 
Care.   
1. Switch on the TV. 
2. Disconnect all other USB devices from the 
TV. 
3. Connect the USB storage device 
containing the *.upg file to the USB 
connector on the TV.   
4. Press . 
5. Select [Setup] > [Software settings] > 
[Local updates]. 
The updates screen appears. 6. Select the *.upg file and press OK. 
A message displays the update status.   
7. Follow the onscreen instructions to 
complete the update and restart your TV.  
Reinstall the TV 
Reinstall your TV to reset all picture and 
sound settings and reinstall all TV channels. 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 
[Reinstall TV], then press OK. 
3. Follow the onscreen instructions.