Philips 52pfl5605h User Manual

							     
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Usage NonPu bl i sh 
When using the remote control, hold it 
close to the TV and point it at the remote 
control sensor.    
Make sure that the line-of-sight between the 
remote control and TV is not blocked by 
furniture, walls or other objects. The 
following illustration is an example only -- 
the location of the remote control sensor 
may differ on your TV: 
  
On-screen remote control NonPu bl i sh 
An On-Screen Remote Control (OSRC) is 
available, which gives you easy access to 
commonly-used functions. Availability of 
on-screen buttons differs according to your 
TV setup. 
To access the OSRC 
1. While watching TV or a connected device, 
press . 2. Select [Show device keys], then press 
OK. 
3. Use the Navigation buttons and OK to 
select and use an on-screen button.  
Basic TV menus 
Home NonPu bl i sh 
The home menu gives you easy access to 
connected devices, picture and sound 
settings, and other useful features. 
1. Press . 
2. Select an item in the home menu, then press OK to access the menu. 
3. To exit the home menu, press  or . 
   
To start an activity, select the desired item with the Navigation buttons, then press OK: 
 [Help]: Accesses the electronic user 
manual. 
 [Watch TV]: Switches back to the 
antenna source if another source is 
selected. 
 [Browse USB]: If a USB storage device 
is connected, accesses the content 
browser. 
 [Scenea]: Switches to the Scenea 
wallpaper. 
 [Add your devices]: Adds new devices 
to the home menu. Note that you must 
add a new device to the home menu in 
order to access it. 
 [Setup]: Accesses menus that allow you 
to change picture, sound and other TV 
settings. 
Browse NonPu bl i sh 
The browse menu gives you easy access to: 
 Electronic programme guide 
 TV channel list 
 Teletext 
   
						

							  
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To access the browse menu, while watching 
TV, press . 
   
1. Press the Navigation buttons to select an 
item: 
 [Programme guide]: Accesses the 
Electronic Programme Guide. 
 [Channel list]: Accesses the TV channel 
list. 
 [Text]: Accesses teletext. 
2. Press OK to confirm your choice. 
Experience 
Press  to access the experience bar menu, 
which provides a range of frequently-used 
settings. 
   
The experience bar menu gives you easy 
access to: 
 [Picture format]: Changes the picture 
format. 
 [Smart picture]: Frequently-used 
picture settings. 
 [Smart sound]: Frequently-used sound 
settings. 
 [Speakers]: Configure TV speakers for 
Philips EasyLink. 
 [Picture shift]: Adjusts the position of 
the picture. 
Channel list NonPu bl i sh 
The channel list displays the TV channels and 
possible radio stations installed on your TV. 
1. While watching TV, press . 2. Select [Channel list], then press OK. 
3. Select a channel, then press OK to access 
the channel. 
4. Press  to exit the channel list without 
changing the channel. 
Add your devices NonPu bl i sh 
After you connect a device to the TV, add 
this device in the home menu for easy 
access. 
In the home menu, select [Add your 
devices], then press OK. Follow the 
instructions on-screen to add the device to 
the home menu.  
To remove a device from the home menu, select the item, press  and select [Remove 
this device]. Press OK. 
Setup NonPu bl i sh 
[Setup] in the home menu allows you to 
change most of the TV settings, including: 
 Picture or sound settings 
 Installation or update of TV channels 
 Update of TV software 
 Other special features 
1. In the home menu, select [Setup], then 
press OK. 
2. Select an item with the Navigation 
buttons, then press OK: 
 [Personalise picture and sound]: 
Guides you through picture and sound 
settings. 
 [Advanced TV settings]: Advanced 
picture and sound settings. 
 [Search for channels] or [Search for 
satellite]: Guides you through antenna 
or satellite (if available) channel 
installation. 
 [Advanced channel settings] or 
[Advanced satellite settings]: Advanced 
channel settings. 
 [Update software]: Guides you through 
an update of the TV software. 
 [Advanced software update]: Advanced 
TV update settings. 
 [Watch demos]: Demos of special 
features available with the TV.  
   
						

							     
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Options NonPu bl i sh 
Option menus offer convenient settings 
related to what is on-screen. 
1. Press  to see what options are available. 
2. To exit, press  again. 
  
Watch TV 
Switch on/off or to standby  
 
To switch on 
 If the front LED indicator is off, press the power switch (1) on the bottom of 
the TV to the  |  position. 
 If the front LED indicator is red, press  on the remote control (2). Alternatively, 
switch on the TV from standby by 
pressing any key on the side of the TV.   
Notes: 
 The front LED indicator does not turn 
on when the TV is switched on. 
 The TV requires some time to start up. 
During this time, the TV will not 
respond to the remote control or side 
controls. This is normal behavior. 
To switch to standby 
Press  on the remote control. The front 
LED indicator switches to red. 
To switch off 
Press the power switch on the bottom of the TV to the o position. The TV switches 
off. 
Though your TV consumes very little power 
when in standby, energy continues to be 
consumed. When not in use for an 
extended period of time, switch off the TV 
using the power switch on the bottom of 
the set. 
Switch channels NonPu bl i sh  Press  on the remote control or P/CH +/- on the side of the TV. 
    Press , then select [Channel list] to 
use the channel list. 
 Press  to return to the 
previously-viewed channel. 
 Enter a channel number using the Numeric buttons. 
To view analogue or digital channels only 
Filter the channel list to access analogue or 
digital channels only. 
1. In the channel list, press . 
2. Select [Select list] > [Analogue] or 
[Digital], then press OK. 
Depending on your selection, only digital or 
analogue channels become available.  
    
						

							  
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Adjust volume NonPu bl i sh 
To increase or decrease volume 
 Press +/- on the remote control. 
 Press  +/- on the side of the TV. 
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To mute or unmute sound 
 Press  to mute the sound. 
 Press  again to restore the sound. 
Use the [Sound] menu to adjust headphone 
volume. For more information, see Setup 
the TV > Change picture and sound 
settings > More sound settings (Page 22). 
Use Smart picture settings NonPu bl i sh 
Use the [Smart picture] experience bar to 
access frequently-used picture settings. 
1. While watching TV, press . 2. Select [Smart picture], then select one of 
the following settings: 
 [Personal]: Sets the TV to your 
personal preferences set in the [Picture] menus in [Setup]. 
 [Vivid]: Rich and dynamic settings, ideal 
for daylight use. 
 [Natural]: A natural picture setting.    
 [Cinema]: Ideal settings for watching 
movies. 
 [Game]: Ideal settings for gaming. 
 [Energy saving]: The most 
energy-conscious settings.  
 [Standard]: Adjusts picture settings to 
suit most environments and types of 
video. Factory default settings.  
 [Photo]: Ideal settings for viewing 
photos. 
 [Custom]: Allows you to customise and 
store personal picture settings. 
3. Press OK to confirm your choice. 
4. Press  to exit.  
Use Smart sound settings NonPu bl i sh 
Use the [Smart sound] experience bar to 
access frequently-used sound settings. 
1. While watching TV, press . 2. Select [Smart sound], then select one of 
the following settings: 
 [Personal]: Sets the TV to your 
personal preferences set in the [Sound] 
menus in [Setup]. 
 [Standard]: Adjusts sound settings to 
suit most environments and types of 
audio. 
 [News]: Applies sound settings ideally 
suited for spoken audio, such as the 
news.  
 [Movie]: Applies sound settings ideally 
suited for movies. 
 [Game]: Ideal settings for gaming. 
 [Drama]: Applies sound settings ideally 
suited for drama. 
 [Sports]: Applies sound settings ideally 
suited for sports. 
3. Press OK to confirm your choice. 
4. Press  to exit.  
Change picture format h 
Change the picture format to suit your 
viewing experience. 
1. Press . 2. Select a picture format, then press OK to 
confirm your choice. 
Note: Picture formats are also accessible via 
the experience bar menu () and [Setup] 
menu. 
The following picture formats can be 
selected: 
 [Auto fill]: Adjusts the picture to fill the 
screen (subtitles remain visible). 
Recommended for minimal screen 
distortion but not for HD or PC. 
  
						

							     
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 [Auto zoom]: Enlarges the picture to fill 
the screen. Recommended for minimal 
screen distortion but not for HD or PC. 
 [Super zoom]: Removes the black bars 
on the sides of 4:3 broadcasts. Not 
recommended for HD or PC.  
 [Movie expand 16:9]: Scales the classic 
4:3 format to 16:9. Not recommended 
for HD or PC. 
 [Wide screen]: Stretches the classic 4:3 
format to 16:9. 
 [Unscaled]: Provides maximum detail 
for PC. Only available when [PC mode] 
is enabled in the [Picture] menu. 
Notes:  
 Depending on the picture source, some 
picture formats are not available and 
will not be seen on-screen. 
Watch a connected device 
Add new device NonPu bl i sh 
Notes:  
 Before watching a connected device, 
you must add it to the home menu. 
 HDMI ARC compliant devices connected to the HDMI ARC 
connector on the TV are automatically 
added to the home menu. 
1. Connect and switch on the device. 
2. Press . 3. Select [Add your devices], then press 
OK. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Watch connected device NonPu bl i sh 
1. Press . 
2. Select the device from the home menu. 3. Press OK to confirm your choice.  
 
						

							  
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your TV 
Use teletext 
Select a page NonPu bl i sh 
1. Press . 2. Select [Text], then press OK. 
3. Select a page by: 
 Entering the page number with the Numeric buttons. 
 Pressing  or  to view the next or 
previous page. 
 Pressing the Colour buttons to select a 
colour coded item. 
4. Press  to exit teletext. 
Access teletext options NonPu bl i sh 
1. When in teletext, press . 
2. Select an option: 
 [Freeze page] / [Unfreeze page]: 
Freezes or unfreezes the current page. 
 [Dual screen] / [Full screen]: Enables 
or disables dual screen teletext, which 
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. N  [Enlarge] / [Normal view]: For more 
comfortable reading, you can enlarge the teletext page. Press the Navigation 
buttons to move around the enlarged 
screen.  
 [Reveal]: Hides or reveals hidden 
information on a page, such as solutions 
to riddles or puzzles. 
 [Cycle subpages]: Cycles through 
subpages automatically if subpages are 
available. 
 [Language]: Switches to a different 
language group to display a language 
correctly when that language uses a 
different character set. 
3. Press  to exit the options menu. 
Select a teletext language 
Some digital TV broadcasters have several 
teletext languages available. You can set your 
primary and secondary language. 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Advanced channel 
settings] or [Advanced satellite settings] > 
[Languages] > [Primary Text] or 
[Secondary Text].    
3. Select your preferred teletext languages, then press OK. 
Select subpages NonPu bl i sh 
A teletext page number can hold several 
subpages. These subpages are shown on a 
bar next to the main page number. 
When available on a teletext page, press  
or  to select subpages. 
Search teletext NonPu bl i sh 
1. When in 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.  
Use digital teletext NonPu bl i sh 
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. 
 Use 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 [Subtitles] are 
enabled. Read Use more of your TV > Use 
subtitles (Page 18). 
Use Teletext 2.5 NonPu bl i sh 
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 
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To switch Teletext 2.5 on or off 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Advanced TV settings] 
> [Preferences] > [Text 2.5] > [On] or 
[Off], then press OK. 
Favourite channels 
Add or remove channels NonPu bl i sh 
1. Press . 2. Select [Channel list:], then press OK. 
3. Press . 
4. Select [Mark as favourite] or [Unmark as 
favourite], then press OK. 
A star appears in the channel grid, indicating 
that the channel is added to the favourite list. 
The star disappears if you remove the 
channel from the favourite list. 
Select a favourite list NonPu bl i sh 
View only channels in a favourite list, or view 
all channels if a favourite list is currently 
selected. 
1. In the channel list, press . 2. Select [Select list] > [Favourites] to 
display channels in a favourite list, or [All] to 
display all channels. 3. Press OK to confirm your choice.  
Use EPG 
Overview NonPu bl i sh 
The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) is 
an on-screen guide available for digital 
channels. EPG allows you to: 
 View a list of digital programmes being 
broadcast 
 View upcoming programmes 
 Group programmes by genre 
 Set reminders when programmes start 
 Set up preferred EPG channels 
Note: EPG is not available in all countries. 
Switch on EPG NonPu bl i sh 
1. Press . 2. Select [Programme guide], then press 
OK.  
EPG options NonPu bl i sh 
Use the EPG options menu to set or clear 
reminders, change day and access other 
useful EPG options. Depending on the 
broadcast service, these options are available 
only for seven or eight days. 
1. When in EPG, press . 2. Press the Navigation buttons and OK to 
select and adjust one of the following 
settings:    [Set reminder]: Sets programme 
reminders. 
 [Clear reminder]: Clears programme 
reminders. 
 [Change day]: Sets the EPG day. Select 
[Today], [Next day] or [Previous day]. 
 [More info]: Views programme 
information. 
 [Search by genre]: Searches TV 
programmes by genre. 
 [Scheduled reminders]: Lists 
programmes reminders. 
 [Update Programme guide]: Updates 
the latest programme information.     
Use timers and locks 
Sleeptimer NonPu bl i sh 
Sleeptimer switches the TV to standby after 
a pre-defined period of time. You can always 
switch off your TV earlier or reset the 
sleeptimer during the countdown. 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Advanced 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 set period 
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Child lock NonPu bl i sh 
You can prevent your children watching TV 
by locking the TV. Set or change the child lock code 
1. Press . 
2. Select [Setup] > [Advanced channel 
settings] or [Advanced satellite settings] > 
[Child lock] > [Set code] or [Change 
code]. 
3. 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 NonPu bl i sh 
Some digital broadcasters rate their 
programmes according to age. You can set 
your TV to display only programmes with 
age ratings higher than your child’s age. 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Advanced channel 
settings] or [Advanced satellite settings] > 
[Child lock] > [Parental rating]. A message 
appears prompting you to enter the child 
lock code. 
3. Enter the child lock code with the Numeric buttons. 
4. Select an age rating, then press OK. All 
programmes beyond the selected age rating 
are blocked. 
For information on child lock codes, see Use 
more of your TV > Use timers and locks > 
Child lock (Page 18). 
Use subtitles 
On analogue channels NonPu bl i sh 
1. Switch the TV to an analogue TV channel. 2. Press  , then select [Text] and press 
OK. 
3. Enter the three number page number of 
the subtitles page (usually 888). 
4. Press  to exit teletext. Subtitles display if 
available. 
On digital channels NonPu bl i sh 
1. Press . 2. In the menu that appears, select [Off], 
[On] or [On during mute], then press OK. 
Note: With [On during mute], the TV 
displays subtitles only when the sound is 
muted with . 
  
Subtitle language NonPu bl i sh 
This feature is only supported on selected 
digital channels. 
1. While watching TV, press . 2. Select [Subtitles]. 
3. Select a subtitle language from the list, then press OK. 
Note: More information about language 
settings is available in Set up the TV > 
Change language settings > Audio, Subtitle, 
Teletext languages (Page 25). 
Access multimedia 
Browse USB NonPu bl i sh 
You can view photos or play music and 
videos on TV from a USB storage device. 
Caution: Philips is not responsible if the USB 
storage device is not supported nor is it 
responsible for damage or loss of data from 
the device. 
You can access the USB content browser 
using one of the following methods:  
 When watching TV, connect the USB 
device to the USB port on the side of 
your TV. 
  
						

							     
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 1. Press .    2. Select [Browse USB], then press 
OK.      
View slideshow 
Press the Navigation buttons to select a 
picture, then press OK. 
 To pause or stop playback, press OK 
again. 
 To jump to the previous or next file, 
press  or . 
 Press  to exit content browser. 
Press  to access or exit the following 
settings: 
 [Show info]: Displays the file 
information.  
 [Stop]: Stops slideshow. 
 [Rotate]: Rotates the file. 
 [Repeat]: Repeats the slideshow. 
 [Play once]: Plays the file once. 
 [Shuffle off] / [Shuffle on]: Enables or 
disables random display of pictures in 
the slideshow. 
 [Slideshow speed]: Sets the display time 
for each picture in the slideshow. 
 [Slideshow transition]: Sets the 
transition from one picture to the next. 
 [Set as Scenea]: Sets the selected 
picture as wallpaper on the TV. 
Listen to music 
Press the Navigation buttons to select a 
music track, then press OK. 
 Press  /  to fast rewind or fast 
forward a track. 
 Press  to exit content browser. 
Press  to access or exit the following 
settings: 
 [Stop]: Stops audio playback. 
 [Repeat]: Repeats a song or an album. 
 [Play once] Plays the file once. 
 [Shuffle on] / [Shuffle off]: Enables or 
disables random play of songs. 
Watch video 
Press the Navigation buttons to select a 
video file, then press OK. 
 Press  or  to rewind or fast forward 
a file. 
 Press  to exit the content browser. 
During video playback, press  to access 
the following settings: 
 [Stop]: Stops playback. 
 [Repeat]: Repeats a video. 
 [Shuffle on] / [Shuffle off]: Enables or 
disables random play of videos. 
Listen to digital radio NonPu bl i sh 
If digital broadcasting is available, digital radio 
channels are installed automatically during 
installation. 
1. While watching TV, press . 2. Select [Channel list:], then press OK. 
3. In the channel list, press . 4. Select [Select list] > [Radio], then press 
OK. 
5. Select a radio channel, then press OK. 
You can listen to satellite radio broadcast (if 
available). 
1. While watching TV, press . 2. Select [Channel list:], then press OK. 
3. In the channel list, press . 4. Select [TV/Radio] > [Radio], then press 
OK. 
Use Scenea 
Activate Scenea NonPu bl i sh 
You can use Scenea to display a picture as 
wallpaper on your TV. Make sure that the location of your TV is set to [Home] mode. 
1. Press . 2. Select [Scenea] , then press OK. 
The default or pre-loaded picture is 
displayed. 
Note: If the sleep timer is off, the wallpaper 
is displayed for 240 minutes. Otherwise, it is 
displayed for the duration of the sleeptimer. 
For more information on the sleeptimer, see Use more of your TV > Use timers and 
locks > Sleeptimer (Page 17). 
Set a picture as Scenea NonPu bl i sh 
Note: The file size of the picture must not 
be more than 1 MB. 
 
						

							  
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1. Connect the USB storage device to the 
TV. 
2. Press . 3. Select [Browse USB], then press OK. 
4. Select a picture, then press . 5. Select [Set as Scenea], then press OK. 
6. Select [Yes], then press OK. 
7. Press any key to exit Scenea. 
Universal access 
Enable universal access NonPu bl i sh 
Where supported by your digital TV 
broadcaster, this TV allows special audio and 
subtitles for the hearing impaired, as well as 
special audio for the visually impaired. 
To enable these features, you must turn on universal access in the [Preferences] menu. 
1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Advanced TV settings] 
> [Preferences] > [Universal access] > 
[On], then press OK. 
Hearing impaired NonPu bl i sh 
Some digital TV channels broadcast special 
audio and subtitles adapted for people who 
are hearing impaired. To switch on hearing impaired audio and 
subtitles (if available) 
1. While watching TV, press . 2. Press the red button to select [Hearing 
impaired]. 
3. Press the green button to switch on 
hearing impaired audio and subtitles, press 
the red button to switch it off. 
4. Press  to exit. Tip: To verify whether a hearing impaired 
audio language is available, press  and select [Audio language]. Languages with an 
ear icon indicate hearing impaired support.  
Visually impaired NonPu bl i sh 
Some digital TV channels broadcast special 
audio adapted for people who are visually 
impaired. The normal audio is mixed with 
extra commentary. To switch on visually impaired audio (if 
available) 
1. While watching TV, press  . 2. Press the green button to select [Visually 
impaired]. 
3. Use the following buttons to select: 
 Red - [Off]: Turn off visually impaired 
audio. 
 Yellow - [Headphones]: Hear visually 
impaired audio from headphones only. 
 Green - [Speakers]: Hear visually 
impaired audio from speakers only. 
 Blue - [Speakers + headphones]: Hear 
visually impaired audio from speakers 
and headphones only. 
4. Press  to exit. 
Note: The green and yellow buttons are not 
applicable if EasyLink Remote Control is enabled. For more information, see Connect 
the TV > Use Philips EasyLink > EasyLink 
features (Page 41).  
Tip: To verify whether visually impaired 
audio is available, press  and select [Audio 
language]. Languages with an eye icon 
indicate visually impaired support. 
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.