Page 2 - Contents
EN 2 1 Important 3 Safety 3 Care 4 Legal 5 Sustainability 7 Help and support 9 2 Use your TV 10 TV controls 10 Watch TV 12 View programme guide 16 Play multimedia files 17 Smart TV 20 Interactive TV 22 3 Use more of your TV 23 Pause TV 23 Record TV shows 24 Use Skype™ 27 Play games 30 View Text 31 S...
Page 3 - Important; Safety; Precautions
EN 3 En gl is h 1 Important Safety Precautions Read and understand all instructions before you use your TV. If damage is caused by failure to follow the instructions, the warranty does not apply. Risk of electric shock or fire! Never expose the TV to rain or water. Never place liquid containers, s...
Page 4 - Care; Screen; Placement tips
EN 4 Risk of injury to children! Follow these precautions to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury to children: Never place the TV on a surface covered by a cloth or other material that can be pulled away. Ensure that no part of the TV hangs over the edge of the surface. Never p...
Page 5 - Lock the TV; Legal; Notice
EN 5 En gl is h Lock the TV Your TV is equipped with a Kensington security slot at the base of the TV. To secure the TV, purchase a Kensington anti-theft lock (sold separately). Legal Notice 2013 © TP Vision Netherlands B.V. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. T...
Page 6 - Open source
EN 6 Compliance with EMF TP Vision Netherlands B.V. manufactures and sells many products targeted at consumers which, like any electronic apparatus, in general have the ability to emit and receive electromagnetic signals. One of Philips‘ leading Business Principles is to take all necessary health an...
Page 7 - Sustainability; Energy efficiency
EN 7 En gl is h ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified ® device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos. ABOUT DIVX VIDE...
Page 8 - Recycling
EN 8 Power management: An advanced power management helps save the energy consumed by this TV. To view how your personalised TV settings affect the TV's relative power consumption, press , then select [Setup] > [Watch demos] > [Active Control demo] . Recycling Your product is designed and ma...
Page 9 - Help and support; Use Help; Visit the Philips website
EN 9 En gl is h Help and support Use Help To access the onscreen [Help] menu, press the Blue button . To exit from the [Help] menu, press . Visit the Philips website If you can't find what you need in the onscreen [Help] , visit the Philips support website at www.philips.com/support . On the Philips...
Page 10 - Use your TV; TV controls; Rear controls; Sensors and indicators
EN 10 2 Use your TV TV controls Rear controls 1. (Standby): Switch the TV on or off. 2. CH +/-: Switch to the next or previous channel. 3. (SOURCE): Watch a connected device. 4. +/- (Volume): Increase or decrease volume. Sensors and indicators For PFL4xx8 1. Remote control sensor Point the remote co...
Page 11 - Remote control
EN 11 En gl is h Remote control 1. (Standby): Switch the TV on or to standby. 2. Play buttons: Control playback of multimedia files. 3. SOURCE: Watch a connected device. 4. GUIDE: View programme guide. 5. EXIT: Exit from menus or TV functions. 6. (Home): Access the Home menu. 7. OK: Confirm an entry...
Page 12 - Watch TV; Switch TV on or off
EN 12 On-screen remote control You can also control connected HDMI-CEC enabled devices through other buttons that are available through the on-screen remote control. Make sure that Easylink is switched on after connection. Read more about Easylink in Connect your TV > Set up Easylink devices >...
Page 13 - Adjust TV volume
EN 13 En gl is h Automatic switch off You can save energy with this TV's energy efficiency settings, which are enabled by default. If there is no user interaction (such as pressing a remote control button or a control on the TV) for four hours, the TV will automatically switch to standby. To disable...
Page 14 - Manage channel lists
EN 14 Manage channel lists After the channels are installed, you can: Filter channels. Switch between antenna and cable channels. Rename channels. Reorder channels. Lock a channel. Listen to digital radio. Filter channels 1. While you watch TV, press LIST . 2. Press OPTIONS , then select...
Page 15 - Watch connected devices
EN 15 En gl is h Watch connected devices Before you can watch a device, connect the device to the TV. See Connect your TV > Connect devices (Page 45). Select a device with SOURCE 1. Press SOURCE . 2. Select a device, then press OK . Select a device from the Home menu 1. Press . 2. Select [Source]...
Page 16 - View programme guide; What you can do; From the broadcaster
EN 16 View programme guide What you can do NonPu bl i sh You can view channel schedules and programme synopses for digital TV channels using programme guides provided by the broadcasters. The availability of programme guides is dependent on your broadcaster. You can view programme guides through one...
Page 17 - Play multimedia files
EN 17 En gl is h Note: Options may vary according to the programme information available from the broadcaster. 1. In the programme guide, press OPTIONS . 2. Select an option, then press OK : [Record] : Set a scheduled recording. [Identify channel] : Manually update channel information. [Select...
Page 19 - Play DivX® VOD (Video On
EN 19 En gl is h Music options While you play music, press OPTIONS , then press OK to select an option: [Repeat] : Select [Repeat] to play a track or an album repeatedly, or select [Play once] to play a track once. [Media server] : When you play content from a media server, you can select anothe...
Page 20 - Smart TV; What you need
EN 20 Smart TV What you can do NonPu bl i sh With Internet Applications (apps), which are specially adapted Internet websites for your TV, you can enjoy these features and more: Read newspaper headlines Watch and rent videos Check weather forecasts Catch up with TV programmes that you missed...
Page 21 - Access Smart TV apps
EN 21 En gl is h Access Smart TV apps You can access apps through the Smart TV home page. The icons on this page represent the apps installed on your TV. To access an app, select the app, then press OK to confirm. Add apps 1. Select [App Gallery] , then press OK . 2. Select an app, then press OK to ...
Page 22 - Interactive TV
EN 22 Format the USB flash drive Before you download rented videos, your USB drive must be formatted. All existing content on the USB drive is erased. 1. Switch on the TV. 2. Connect the USB flash drive to a USB slot on the TV. 3. Press to start formatting the drive. 4. After formatting, leave the U...
Page 23 - Use more of; Pause TV; Install USB hard drive
EN 23 En gl is h 3 Use more of your TV Pause TV What you can do While you watch a digital channel, you can pause a programme to answer a phone call or to have a break. The broadcast is stored on a USB hard drive that is connected to the TV. You can resume playback of the programme at any time. Note:...
Page 24 - Pause a live TV broadcast; Record TV shows
EN 24 Pause a live TV broadcast 1. On a digital channel, press to pause a TV programme. 2. Press to continue watching. The status bar shows the following time indicators: A. When the programme was paused for the first time. B. Where the paused programme is currently playing. C. Where the live progra...
Page 25 - Start recording; Schedule recordings
EN 25 En gl is h Do not overload the USB port. If you connect a USB hard drive device that consumes more than 500mA power, make sure that it is connected to its own external power supply. Note: Make sure that the TV and the USB hard drive are switched off. While you are formatting the USB hard...
Page 27 - Use SkypeTM
EN 27 En gl is h Use Skype™ What you can do Talk to anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world, for free. Make low-cost calls to phones and mobiles. A Skype subscription is required. Visit www.skype.com . Participate in conference calls. Send and receive voicemails. Forward a call. Mana...
Page 30 - Play games
EN 30 Manage voicemails If someone calls you on Skype and you are offline, they can leave a voice message in your Skype voicemail. Before you can receive voicemail, you need to activate voicemail in your Skype account – this can only be done on your computer. Play voicemail 1. In the Skype menu, sel...
Page 31 - View Text
EN 31 En gl is h View Text Select a page While you watch channels that broadcast text, you can view the text. 1. Select a channel that broadcasts text, then press TEXT . 2. Select a page in one of the following ways: Enter the page number with the Numeric buttons . Press CH + / CH - to view the ...
Page 32 - Set locks and timers; Clock
EN 32 Set locks and timers Clock You can display a clock on the TV. 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 [Clock] , then press OK . The clock is displayed on the top right-hand corner of the TV...
Page 33 - Child lock
EN 33 En gl is h 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] or [Satellite settings] > [Child lock] . 3. Select [Set code] or [Change code] ....
Page 34 - Picture and sound; Settings assistant; More picture settings
EN 34 4 Change your TV settings Picture and sound Settings assistant You can select picture and sound settings with the help of the settings assistant, which demonstrates the effect of your chosen setting immediately. 1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Quick picture and sound set...
Page 35 - More sound settings
EN 35 En gl is h More sound settings You can change the settings in the Sound menu. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Sound] , then press OK . 3. Select a setting to change, then press OK . [Sound style] : Access predefined sound settings. [Restore style] : Restore the last s...
Page 36 - Channels; Automatic installation
EN 36 Channels Automatic installation When the TV was switched on for the first time, a full installation of channels was performed. To change your language, country and reinstall all available TV channels, you can run this full installation again. Start installation Note: If you are prompted to ent...
Page 37 - Fine-tune analogue channels
EN 37 En gl is h Fine-tune analogue channels If the reception of an analogue TV channel is poor, you can fine-tune the TV channel. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] > [Channel installation] . 3. Select [Analogue: Manual installation] > [Fine tune] , then press OK . 4. Press ...
Page 39 - Satellite settings
EN 39 En gl is h Satellite settings What you can do This TV can receive signals from 4 different low noise block-down converters (LNBs). An LNB is mounted at the end pole of the dish antenna and captures signals from a satellite. Note: Satellite reception is available for certain models only. [Sea...
Page 40 - Language settings; Menu language
EN 40 Remove a satellite 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Search for satellite] > [Remove satellite] , then press OK . 3. Select the satellites you want to remove, then select [Remove] and press OK . Language settings Menu language 1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV setti...
Page 41 - Universal access settings; Switch on
EN 41 En gl is h Universal access settings Switch on Some digital TV broadcasters provide special audio and subtitle features for people who are hearing or visually impaired. You can switch these features on or off. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [General settings] . 3. Select ...
Page 42 - Other settings; TV demo; Update software; Check version
EN 42 Other settings TV demo You can watch a demo to find out more about the features on this TV. 1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Watch demos] , then press OK . 3. Select a demo, then press OK . Home mode Some TV settings may not be available in Shop mode. To make sure that th...
Page 43 - Update from digital broadcast; Reset all
EN 43 En gl is h Upgrade the TV software Caution: Do not switch off the TV or remove the USB flash drive during the software upgrade. If a power failure occurs during the upgrade, do not remove the USB flash drive from the TV. The TV continues the upgrade as soon as power is restored. If an er...
Page 44 - About cables; Cable quality; HDMI
EN 44 5 Connect your TV About cables Cable quality Before you connect devices to the TV, check the available connectors on the device. Connect the device to the TV with the highest quality connection available. Good quality connectors transfer picture and sound better. The connections shown in this ...
Page 45 - Connect antenna; Connect devices; Blu-ray or DVD disc player
EN 45 En gl is h Connect antenna Connect the antenna to the TV. Connect devices Blu-ray or DVD disc player Connect the disc player to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the disc player to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable.
Page 46 - TV receiver
EN 46 TV receiver Connect the digital TV receiver with an antenna cable to the TV. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the digital TV receiver to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable.
Page 47 - Video recorder
EN 47 En gl is h Connect the digital TV receiver to the TV with a SCART cable. Video recorder Connect the recorder to the TV with an antenna cable. Connect the recorder to the TV with an HDMI cable.
Page 48 - Game console
EN 48 Connect the recorder to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Connect the recorder to the TV with a SCART cable. Game console Connect the game console to the TV with an HDMI cable.
Page 49 - Home theatre
EN 49 En gl is h Connect the game console to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Home theatre Connect an HDMI-ARC compliant home theatre to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the home theatre to the TV with an HDMI cable and a coaxial audio cable.
Page 50 - Digital camera
EN 50 Connect the home theatre to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Connect the home theatre to the TV with a SCART cable. Digital camera Connect the digital camera to the TV with a USB cable.
Page 51 - Digital camcorder
EN 51 En gl is h Digital camcorder Connect the digital camcorder to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the digital camcorder to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable.
Page 52 - Connect more devices; USB storage device
EN 52 Connect more devices USB storage device Connect the USB hard drive to the TV with a USB cable. Connect the USB flash drive with a USB cable to the TV.
Page 53 - Computer; Video call camera
EN 53 En gl is h Computer Connect the computer to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the computer to the TV with a DVI-HDMI cable and an audio cable. Video call camera Connect the Philips TV video camera - PTA317 (sold separately) with a USB cable to the TV.
Page 54 - Select a device; Set up EasyLink devices
EN 54 Watch connected devices Select a device Before you can watch a device, connect the device to the TV. See Connect your TV > Connect devices (Page 45). Select a device with SOURCE 1. Press SOURCE . 2. Select a device, then press OK . Select a device from Home menu 1. Press . 2. Select [Source...
Page 57 - Connect to a network and; Connect
EN 57 En gl is h Connect to a network and the Internet What you can do View Media If you connect the TV to a home network, you can play photos, music and videos from your computer. See Use your TV > Play multimedia files (Page 17). Smart TV If you connect the TV to a home network with an Internet...
Page 58 - Wired connection
EN 58 Wired connection 1. Switch on the router and switch on its DHCP setting. 2. Connect the router to the TV with an Ethernet cable. 3. Press , then select [Setup] . 4. Select [Connect to network] , then press OK . 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the network. 6. Wait for the TV to f...
Page 59 - WiFi integrated
EN 59 En gl is h Set secured connection with WPA encryption If you have WPA security on your router, enter the pass phrase with the remote control. 1. To enter the encryption key (the security key) manually, select [Standard] , then press OK . 2. To access the onscreen keyboard, select the text entr...
Page 60 - Network settings
EN 60 Set secured connection with WPS encryption 1. To set the secured connection with a PIN code, select the [WPS pin] and press OK . 2. Write down the 8-digit PIN code shown on TV and enter it in the router software on your PC. See the router manual for where to enter the PIN code. Set secured con...
Page 61 - Connect a CAM; Access CAM services
EN 61 En gl is h Connect a CAM (Conditional Access Module) What you can do You can watch scrambled digital TV channels with a Conditional Access Module (CAM). Once you have inserted the CAM and paid the subscription fees, you can watch the programmes. This TV supports CI (Common Interface) as well a...
Page 62 - Troubleshooting; General issues
EN 62 6 Troubleshooting General issues The TV does not switch on: Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet. Wait for one minute then reconnect it. Make sure that the power cable is securely connected. When you are turning the TV on, off or to standby, you hear a creaking sound from the T...
Page 63 - Channel issues
EN 63 En gl is h Channel issues You want to install TV channels: See Change your TV settings > Automatic installation (Page 36) for instructions on installing analogue or digital channels. If you want to install satellite TV channels, see Change your TV settings > Satellite settings (Page 39)....
Page 65 - Network issues; Contact Philips
EN 65 En gl is h Network issues You want to establish a wireless connection between your TV and home network: For PFL42x8, refer to Connect your TV > Connect to a network and the Internet > Wi-Fi integrated (Page 59) for instructions on how to connect your TV wirelessly to your home network....
Page 66 - Specifications; Power and reception; Display and sound; Display resolutions
EN 66 7 Specifications Power and reception Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Power • Mains power: AC 220-240 V (50-60 Hz) • Standby power consumption: < 0.3 W • Ambient temperature: 5 to 40 degree Celsius • For power consumption, see the product specifications at www.ph...
Page 67 - Multimedia
EN 67 En gl is h Multimedia Note: Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters. Supported multimedia connections USB: Connect only those USB devices that consume 500 mA of power or less. - NTFS, FAT 16 (Read only) - FAT 32 Ethernet LAN RJ-45 Supported image files JPEG: *.jpg, *.jpeg, *...
Page 69 - Connectivity; Help version
EN 69 En gl is h Supported audio formats Supported subtitle formats Character encoding Windows-1250 (CP-1250): Central Europe and Eastern Europe Latin (Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Croatian, Romanian, Serbian) Windows-1251 (CP-1251): Cyrillic Windows-1252 (CP-1252): Western Eur...
Page 70 - Index
EN 70 8 Index A amplifier, select output - 56 analogue channels, fine-tune - 37 analogue channels, install - 36 analogue channels, subtitles - 40 audio language - 40 auto subtitle shift - 56 Auto switch off, devices - 55 C cables - 44 CAM - 61 CAM, enable - 61 CAM, insert - 61 channel list - 14 chan...
