Philips 58pfl9955h User Manual

4.6Software
Current version
To  view the  current  TV  software version, press  h > Setup >
Software  settings and  press  OK.  Select  Current software info and
read Version:  . . ..
Update from Internet
If  the  TV  is connected to  the  Internet,  you  may  receive a  message
from Philips  to  update the  TV  software. You  need a  high -speed
Internet connection.
If  you  receive this  message, we  recommend you  carry  out  the
update. Select  Update.  Follow  the  instructions on  screen.
You  can...

5
5.1
Connections
First connections
Power  cable
Insert the  power cable  in  the  power socket  of  the  TV.
When disconnecting the  power cable,  always  pull the  plug, never the
cable.
Although  this  TV  has  a  very low  standby  power consumption,  switch
off  the  TV  with  the  power switch to  save  energy if  you  do not  use
the  TV  for  a  long period of  time.
Read more about  the  power switch in  Help > To begin > Keys on
the TV > Power switch.
Make  sure the  power cable  is securely...

5.2About cables
Cable quality
Before  you  connect devices  to  the  TV,  check which connectors  are
available  on  the  device.  Connect the  device to  the  TV  with  the
highest quality  connection  available.  Good quality  cables ensure a
good  transfer of  picture and  sound. Read the  other chapters of
About cables.
The connections diagrams  shown  in  Help > Connections >
Connect  devices are recommendations.  Other  solutions are
possible.
HDMI
An HDMI  connection has  the  best picture and...

Video
If  you  have a  device with  only a  Video (CVBS)  connection,  you  need
to  use a  Video  to Scart adapter (not  supplied). You  can  add  the
Audio L/R connections. Connect the  adapter to  the  Scart  connection
of  the  TV.
VGA
Use  a  VGA cable  (DE15 connector)  to  connect a  computer  to  the
TV.  With  this  connection  you  can  use the  TV  as  a  computer
monitor.  You  can  add  an  Audio L/R cable  for  sound.
To  connect a  computer  with  the  VGA connection, read Help >...

5.3Connect devices
SoundBar
Use  an  HDMI  cable  to  connect the  device to  the  TV.
If  you  use the  HDMI -ARC  connections on  both  TV  and  device,  no
other cable  is needed. If  not,  read on.
If  you  do not  use the  HDMI -ARC  connection, add  a  digital audio
cable  (cinch  coaxial).
Blu-ray Disc / DVD player
Use  an  HDMI  cable  to  connect the  device to  the  TV.
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Home  Theatre System with  disc player
Use  an  HDMI  cable  to  connect the  device to  the  TV.
If  you  use the  HDMI -ARC  connections on  both  TV  and  device,  no
other cable  is needed. If  not,  read on.
If  you  do not  use the  HDMI -ARC  connection, add  a  digital audio
cable  (cinch  coaxial).
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Audio  to Video  synchronisation  (sync)
If  the  sound does not  match with  the  video on  screen, you  can  set a
delay  on  most DVD Home  Theatre Systems to  match the  sound and
video.
Read more about  Audio to  Video sync  in  Help > Setup > Devices
> Audio  to Video  sync.
Do  not  connect the  audio signal from a  DVD player  or other device
directly  to  the  Home  Theatre System. Always  route the  sound
through the  TV  first.
Recorder
Use  2 antenna  cables to  connect the  antenna  to  the...

Digital  receiver / Sat.
Use  2 antenna  cables to  connect the  antenna  to  the  device and  the
TV.
Add  an  HDMI  cable  to  connect the  device to  the  TV.
Dig. receiver + Disc Recorder
First, use 3 antenna  cables to  connect the  devices  to  the  TV.
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Then  use an  HDMI  cable  to  connect the  digital receiver to  the  TV.
Finally,  use an  HDMI  cable  to  connect the  Disc  Recorder to  the  TV.
Dig. receiver + Disc-R + Home  Theatre
First, use 3 antenna  cables to  connect the  devices  to  the  TV.
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Then  use an  HDMI  cable  to  connect the  digital receiver to  the  TV.
Then  use an  HDMI  cable  to  connect the  Disc  Recorder to  the  TV.
Then  use an  HDMI  cable  to  connect the  Home  Theatre System to
the  TV.
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