Page 2 - Contents
2 English Contents 1 Notice 5 2 Important 7 Positioning the TV 7 Regulatory notices 7 Environmental care 7 3 Get started 8 Features 8 Supplied accessories 8 Symbols used in this User Manual 8 Stand assembly 9 Attaching the base 9 Managing cables 10 Installing the remote control batteries 10 Remote c...
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Page 4 - Note to the CATV system installer:; Wall Mount Bracket Kit; Screw dimension; Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dr y cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install ne...
Page 5 - Country Code Statement; Notice
Trademarks are the proper ty of Koninklijke Philips N.V. or their respective owners. P&F USA reser ves the right to change products at any time without being obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly. The material in this User Manual is believed adequate for the intended use of the system. ...
Page 6 - Copyright
Copyright All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the proper ty of their respective owners. ENERGY STAR ® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Depar tment of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient prod...
Page 7 - AC plug; Important; Positioning the TV
• Large screen TVs are heavy. 2 people are required to carr y and handle a large screen TV. • Make sure to hold the upper and bottomframes of the unit firmly as illustrated. • Install the unit in a horizontal and stableposition. • Do not install the unit in direct sunlightor in a place subject to du...
Page 8 - Get started; Features; If neither symbol appears, the operation is applicable to both.
8 English 3 Get started Features • DTV / TV / CATV You can use your remote control to select channels which are broadcast in Digital format and conventional Analog format. Also, cable subscribers can access their cable TV channels. • Information display You can display the title, contents and other ...
Page 9 - Stand assembly
9 English Stand assembly Attaching the base You must attach the base to the unit to have it as a table top unit.Be sure the front and rear of the base match the proper direction.For large screen TVs, at least 2 people are required for these steps. 1 2 1 2 3 50PFL3908 / 46PFL3908 / 46PFL3608 / 40PFL4...
Page 10 - Managing cables
10 English Managing cables Route your antenna cable and all other cables through the cable management tie* at the back of the TV.The holder helps keep your cables tidy and easily manageable. 1 Attach the cable management tie as illustrated below. 2 Pass cables through the cable management tie to avo...
Page 11 - Remote control
11 English Remote control a (POWER) Turns the TV On from Standby or Off to Standby. b VUDU Access to VUDU directly. c EasyLink(HDMI CEC) buttons E / D Searches Backward or Forward through the disc. ► F Star ts, pauses or resumes playback. C Stops the Disc playback. d FORMAT Adjusts the Picture size ...
Page 12 - Control panel; f h
12 English Control panel a VOL ◄ / ► Adjusts the Volume. In the Menu screen, moves the Cursor Left ( ◄ ) / Right ( ► ). VOL ◄ : Volume Down VOL ► : Volume Up b CH ▲ / ▼ Selects a Channel. In the Menu screen, moves the Cursor Up ( ▲ ) /Down ( ▼ ). c MENU Opens the Main On-screen Menu. d SOURCE Select...
Page 13 - Connecting the antenna or the cable; If you connect to an antenna through RF cable; If you connect a set-top box through Component Video Input; SOURCE; Plugging in the AC power cord
13 English Connecting the antenna or the cable Be sure your antenna or other device is connected properly before plugging in the AC power cord. If you connect to an antenna through RF cable Any DTV programs that are broadcasted in your area can be received for free through an antenna connection. If ...
Page 14 - Before you connect AC power cord:; Selecting your connection quality; HDMI - Highest quality; Connecting your devices; HDMI Digital connection; No supplied cables are used with these connections:
14 English Before you connect AC power cord: Be sure other devices are connected properly before plugging in the AC power cord. Selecting your connection quality HDMI - Highest quality Suppor ts high-definition Digital signals and gives highest picture and sound quality. Video and audio signals are ...
Page 16 - Connecting the TV to the Internet using a wireless LAN; HDMI connection
16 English Connecting the TV to the Internet using a wireless LAN Digital Audio Output Connection If you connect this unit to an external Digital Audio device, you can enjoy multi-channel audio like 5.1ch Digital broadcasting sound.Use a Digital Audio coaxial cable to connect the unit to external Di...
Page 17 - The following video signals can be displayed:; USB Memory Stick; USB
17 English The following video signals can be displayed: Other formats or non-standard signals will not be displayed correctly.* 50PFL3908 / 46PFL3908 / 46PFL3608 / 40PFL4908 / 39PFL2908 / 39PFL2608 only. USB Memory Stick This unit offers easy playback of picture (JPEG), music (MP3) and video files....
Page 18 - Initial setup; These operations are accessible by remote control.
18 English Initial setup This section will guide you through the unit’s initial setting which includes selecting a language for your on-screen menu, countr y, location and AutoProgram, which automatically scans and memorizes viewable channels. You can also set the network connection in this setting....
Page 19 - Personal; Sound A; Cancel
19 English 9 Use ◄► to select your preferred energy efficiency level, then press OK . 10 Use ◄► to select your preferred sound setting, then press OK . 11 Press OK to finish Settings assistant . • Network updates will appear after Connection test succeeds. Use ◄► to select Yes , then press OK . • Wh...
Page 20 - Use your TV; Switching on your TV and putting it in; To Turn the TV On from Standby or Off to Standby; Adjusting volume; To decrease or increase volume; VOL; To mute or unmute sound; Switching channels; To select Channels by using CH; CH; To select Channels by using the NUMBER buttons
20 English 4 Use your TV Switching on your TV and putting it in Standby mode To Turn the TV On from Standby or Off to Standby • Press (3 raised dots on the Rear panel or Front panel or the Remote control). Adjusting volume To decrease or increase volume • Press VOL ◄ / ► (1 raised dot on the Rear pa...
Page 21 - Watching channels from an external device; If the picture does not appear; Guide to Home menu; PC
21 English Watching channels from an external device Switching Each Input Mode can easily switch with the remote control between TV (DTV or Analog TV) and external devices when they are connected to the unit. 1 Turn On a set-top box or the connected device.• The picture from your set-top box or the ...
Page 22 - Create and use lists of favorite channels; Select a list of favorite channels
22 English Using auto mode1 Press OPTIONS and select Auto picture or Auto sound to set your TV to a predefined picture and sound setting. 2 Use ▲▼ to select one of the following settings: Create and use lists of favorite channels You can create lists of your preferred TV channels so that you can fin...
Page 23 - Changing picture format; KABC
23 English Changing picture format Display modes can be selected when your TV receives a 16:9 or 4:3 video signal. Three types of display modes can be selected for a PC Input signal.Press FORMAT repeatedly to switch the TV aspect ratio. For 16:9 video signal * This par t differs depending on the pro...
Page 24 - avi
24 English USB Your TV is fitted with a USB connection that enables you to view photos, listen to music or watch video files stored on a USB Memor y Stick. 1 Connect the USB Memor y Stick to the USB terminal on the side of your TV. 2 Press ( MENU ) and use ▲▼◄► to select Browse USB , then press OK ....
Page 25 - Video
25 English Music (MP3) 1 Use ▲▼ to select a file or a folder. 2 Press OK or ► F to play the selected files. • Press OK or ► F to pause, then press OK or ► F again to resume. • Press D to skip to the next file. • Press E to return to the beginning of the file currently playing. • Press C to stop play...
Page 26 - Use more of your TV; Start now
26 English 5 Use more of your TV This section describes the over view of the Setup menu displayed when you press ( MENU ) and use ▲▼◄► to select Setup . The Setup menu consists of the function setting items below. 1 Press ( MENU ) to display the Home menu. 2 Use ▲▼◄► to select Setup , then press OK ...
Page 27 - Settings assistant; Picture
27 English Before you begin: You must Set Home in Location . ➟ p.35 Otherwise, personalized Picture and Sound settings will not be Memorized after the unit goes into Standby mode. 1 Press ( MENU ) and use ▲▼◄► to select Setup then press OK . 2 Use ▲▼ to select Settings assistant , then press OK . 3 ...
Page 29 - Sound
29 English Before you begin: You must set Home in Location . ➟ p.35 Otherwise, personalized Picture and Sound settings will not be memorized after the unit goes into Standby mode. 1 Press ( MENU ) and use ▲▼◄► to select Setup then press OK . 2 Use ▲▼ to select Sound , then press OK . 3 Use ▲▼◄► to s...
Page 30 - Caption settings; I ’m p l e a s e d t o m e e t y o u .
30 English 1 Press ( MENU ) and use ▲▼◄► to select Setup then press OK . 2 Use ▲▼ to select Features , then press OK . 3 Adjust the following items. Caption settings Closed Captioning displays the audio por tion of programming as text superimposed over the video. 1 Use ▲▼ to select Caption settings ...
Page 32 - Channel lock; To set the sub ratings; TV ratings lock
32 English Channel lock Par ticular channels or external Input modes can be invisible in this function. 3 Use ▲▼ to select Channel lock , then press OK . 4 Use ▲▼ to select the par ticular channels or external Input, then press OK repeatedly to switch between view and block. • indicates that the cha...
Page 33 - Canadian English or Canadian French ratings; Change PIN; Installation
33 English Canadian English or Canadian French ratings You can select the rating for Canadian English or Canadian French broadcasting. 3 Use ▲▼ to select Canadian English rating or Canadian French rating , then press OK . 4 Use ▲▼ to select the desired rating, then press OK repeatedly to switch betw...
Page 34 - Channel installation; System searching. Please wait...
34 English Channel installation Be sure the RF cable is correctly connected to this unit and you are registered with your cable TV provider when you install cable channels. Autoprogram If you switch wires (e.g. between antenna and CATV) or if you move the unit to a different area after the initial s...
Page 35 - Preferences; Setting your location to home; Use Philips EasyLink; System audio control; Location
35 English Preferences You can set the unit to reduce the power consumption or adjust the backlight brightness in Location setting. In TV placement setting, you can set the unit placement in order to obtain the best sound effect. EasyLink allows you to operate your connected EasyLink device. Setting...
Page 36 - Device list
36 English EasyLink (HDMI CEC) This function allows you to operate the linked functions between our brand devices with a EasyLink feature and this unit connecting through an HDMI cable. You must connect this unit to our brand EasyLink devices and be sure its EasyLink setting is also set to On. 1 Use...
Page 37 - Network settings assistant; Wireless setting; Manual network settings; Network selection; Restore default settings
37 English Network Set up network connection settings in order to use Net TV or network upgrade function. 1 Use ▲▼ to select Network , then press OK . Network settings assistant Before you proceed to Connection test or other settings in Network section, run the Network settings assistant to connect ...
Page 38 - Wireless network setting; Auto; Manually enter your S
38 English Wireless network setting This menu is displayed only when you set Wireless in Network selection . In order to use a wireless network, you must set up a connection to the AP (e.g. wireless router). 3 Use ▲▼ to select Wireless network setting , then press OK . Auto Search for wireless netwo...
Page 39 - Connection test
39 English IP configuration In following cases, select IP configuration to set each setting as necessar y. – When connection test failed with the setting of Connection test . – When instructed by your Internet ser vice provider to make specific settings in accordance with your network environment. 3...
Page 40 - Setting status; Return your settings to default values; Downloading the software; Software
40 English Setting status You can check the status of network settings. 2 Use ▲▼ to select Setting status , then press OK . • Network setting list will be displayed.• MAC address of this unit will be displayed in the list. Home network You can turn your TV into Digital Media Renderer (DMR), which ca...
Page 41 - Upgrading the software; USB upgrade; Automatically check for latest software
41 English Upgrading the software USB upgrade You can upgrade the software by using USB Memor y Stick. 1 Connect your USB Memor y Stick with the upgrade file to the USB terminal on the side of your TV. 2 Use ▲▼ to select Software update , then press OK . 3 Use ▲▼ to select USB , then press OK . 4 Us...
Page 42 - Netflix ESN
42 English Netflix ESN Displays the ESN information. 1 Use ▲▼ to select Netflix ESN , then press OK . • Displays the ESN (Electronic Serial Number) to get any ser vices from Netflix. VUDU deactivation Displays the deactivation setting for VUDU. 1 Use ▲▼ to select VUDU deactivation , then press OK . ...
Page 43 - Philips Wirelessconnect; Install Philips Wirelessconnect; Philips Wirelessconnect Help; View photos, play music and watch videos; Before using DLNA
43 English Philips Wirelessconnect You can enjoy your TV as a PC monitor wirelessly using your home network. Make sure you download the Philips Wirelessconnect software and install it on your PC before you perform the steps below. Install Philips Wirelessconnect 1 Display Setup using Home menu and u...
Page 45 - Net TV
45 English Net TV Net TV offers Internet ser vices for your TV. Use the TV remote control to browse the Net TV pages. You can play movies, listen to music and much more, all from your TV screen.– Because Net TV is an online system, it can be modified over time to better ser ve its purpose. – Some Ne...
Page 46 - Enjoying vTuner; Video playback
46 English Enjoying vTuner With this unit, you can enjoy video and Internet radio with vTuner via the Internet. In order to watching video and listen to Internet radio, you must connect this unit to the Internet. Video playback After you set up the network connection, follow the procedure below to w...
Page 48 - Reset the station list; Pandora; Activating Pandora
48 English Reset the station list You can remove all stations / folders in Recently Played , Favorites and My Added Stations . 1 Follow step 1 in Internet radio playback. ➟ p.47 2 Use ▲▼ to select Reset , then press OK . 3 Use ◄► to select Yes , then press OK . • All stations / folders in Recently P...
Page 49 - Useful tips; FAQ; Question
49 English 6 Useful tips FAQ Question Answer My remote control does not work. What should I do? • Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit. • Check the batteries of the remote control. • Check if there is an obstacle between the infrared sensor window and the remote control. • Test the...
Page 50 - Troubleshooting
50 English Troubleshooting If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this User Manual, check the following Troubleshooting tips and all connections once before calling for service. Power No power• Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in. • Make sure that the AC outlet su...
Page 52 - Information; Glossary; Aspect ratio; Maintenance; Cabinet Cleaning
52 English 7 Information Glossary Analog TV (NTSC) Acronym that stands for National Television Systems Committee and the name of Analog broadcasting standards. Off the air NTSC signals are no longer being sent by major broadcasting stations in the USA. ARC (Audio Return Channel) (HDMI 1 only) HDMI-A...
Page 53 - Specifications
53 English 8 Specifications • Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Model # 50PFL3908 46PFL3908 / 46PFL3608 40PFL4908 39PFL2908 / 39PFL2608 32PFL4908 29PFL4908 Picture Type FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels 60Hz) WXGA (1366 x 768 pixels 60Hz) Diagonal screen size / Aspect ratio 49.5"/...
Page 54 - Warranty; PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY; This Limited Warranty does not cover:
54 English 9 Warranty PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY COVERAGE: PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forthbelow. WHO IS COVERED: Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the per-son receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials andwor...
Page 55 - License
License P&F USA, Inc. hereby offers to deliver, upon request, a copy of the complete corresponding source code for the copyrighted open source code packages, on an “AS IS” basis, used in this product for which such offer is requested by the respective licenses. This offer is valid up to three ye...
