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Network problemsWireless network not found or distorted• Microwave ovens, DECT phones or other Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/ndevices in your proximity might distur

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pending applications in other countries throughout the world.Other trademarksAll other registered and unregistered trademarks are theproperty of their

Index33D backlight contrast 743D, 2D to 3D conversion 473D, health warning 483D, optimal viewing 48AActive control 74Activity style 77Ambilight+

Home Theatre System, multichannel 16Home Theatre System, problems 17Home Theatre System, volume leveling 17IIncredible surround 77Interactive TV,

Screen off 54Screen off 87Sharpness 76Sharpness, MPEG artefact reduction 78Sharpness, Noise reduction 78Sharpness, super resolution 76Shop locat

Contact informationArgentina0800 444 7749Buenos Aires 0810 444 7782België / Belgique070 700 035 (0,15€/min.)Bosna i Hercegovina033 941 251 (Lokalni po

For more information on Wi-Fi Miracast,press  Keywords and look up Wi-Fi Miracast™.• Reset Wi-Fi direct groupClear the list of connected and blocked

4Connections4.1Tips on connectionsConnectivity guideAlways connect a device to the TV with the highest qualityconnection available. Also, use good qua

• Only for TVs with component connectors.CVBS - Audio L RCVBS - Composite Video is a high quality connection. The CVBSconnection can be used for High

Sync, Kuro Link, Simplink and Viera Link. Not all brands are fullycompatible with EasyLink.Example HDMI CEC branding names are property of theirrespec

Use the Common Interface slot on the TV to insert the CAMcard.With the front of the card facing towards you, gently insert theCAM as far as it will go

4.6Home Theatre System - HTSConnect HTSUse an HDMI cable to connect a Home Theatre System (HTS)to the TV. You can connect a Philips Soundbar or an HTS

format.3 - Select Multichannel or Stereo.4 - Press , repeatedly if necessary, to close the menu.Audio Out levellingUse the Audio Out levelling settin

Y Pb Pr - Audio L RConnect the game console with a component video cable (Y PbPr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV.• Y shares the same jack with CVBS.

InstallationBefore you can pause or record a broadcast, you must connectand format a USB Hard Drive. If you want to record a broadcastwith TV guide da

Contents1 My new TV 41.1 Smart TV 41.2 App gallery 41.3 Rental videos 41.4 Social networks 41.5 Ambilight+hue 41.6 Skype 51.7 Smartphon

You can use the scroll wheel to scroll pages up and down.For more information on how to connect a keyboard,press  Keywords and look up USB keyboard.M

CVBS - Audio L RUse a Video Audio L/R cable to connect the camcorder to theTV.• Y shares the same jack with CVBS.• Component and Composite share audi

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5Switch on5.1On or StandbyMake sure you plugged in the mains power on the back of theTV before you switch on the TV.If the red indicator light is off,

6Remote control6.1Key overview for 5500, 5610,5700, 6100, 6200, 6400, 6700,6800 seriesTop1 -  Standby / OnTo switch the TV On or back to Standby.2 -

3 - SUBTITLETo switch subtitles on, off or Automatic.4 -  MuteTo mute the sound or to restore it.5 -  ChannelTo switch to the next or previous chann

7TV channels7.1Watching TV channelsSwitch channelsTo watch TV channels, press . The TV tunes to the TVchannel you last watched.Alternatively, press 

Rename channelsYou can rename channels in the channel list.1 - Select the channel you want to rename in one of the channellists.2 - Select the channel

With Universal access switched on, you can set some optionsfor hearing impaired and visually impaired people.For more information, press  Keywords an

Some broadcasters offer T.O.P. Text.To open T.O.P. Text pages within Text,press  OPTIONS and select T.O.P. overview.Text optionsIn Text, press  OPTI

18.12 Terms of use & Privacy Policy 6319 Smart TV 6419.1 About Smart TV 6419.2 What you need 6419.3 Setup Smart TV 6419.4 Smart TV Apps

3 - Select a language and press OK.4 - Press , repeatedly if necessary, to close the menu. To select a subtitle language when none of your preferredl

 key or OK key to open their interactive programme.Navigate iTV pages You can use the arrow and colour keys, the number keys andthe  key to navigat

settings . . .1 - Press  and select Setup and press OK.2 - Select TV settings > General settings > Factorysettings and press OK.3 - Press OK to

or enter a specific symbol rate in the Settings menu whileinstalling. To set a Symbol rate, first set the Symbol rate to Manual.Channel number conflic

to try and improve the reception.To check the reception quality of a digital channel . . .1 - Tune to the channel.2 - Press  and select Setup and pre

8Satellite channels8.1Satellite channels• Only for TVs with a built-in satellite tuner.8.2Watching satellite channelsTo watch satellite channels . . .

8.4Favourite satellite channelsFavourite channelsYou can mark channels as favourite channels. Your favouritesatellite channels are collected in the Fa

with a higher rating.Child lock codeYou can set or change the Child lock code.To set the lock code or to change the current code . . .1 - Press  and

Update channel packagesWith Update channel package, you can bring back satellitechannels that were in the satellite channel list before but arenow mis

Remove a satelliteYou can remove one or more satellites from your currentsatellite installation. You remove the satellite and its channels.However, so

1My new TV1.1Smart TVConnect this Philips Smart LED TV to the Internet and discovera new world of television. You can make a wired connection toyour r

description, you have to switch on Universal access.Audio description With Audio description, a narrator's commentary is added tothe normal audi

user band number to the satellite receiver in the Unicablesettings. It might be that another satellite receiver is using thesame user band number.Some

9Home menuFrom the Home menu, you can start any activity you can dowith the TV.Open the Home menu to start watching TV or start watching adisc on your

10TV guide10.1What you needWith the TV guide you can view a list of the current andscheduled TV programmes of your channels. Depending onwhere the TV

11Sources11.1Sources listIn the list of connections - the Source menu - you can find thedevices connected to the TV. From this Source menu, you canswi

12Timers and clock12.1SleeptimerWith the sleep timer, you can set the TV to switch to standbyautomatically after a preset time.To set the sleep timer

133D13.13D• Only for TVs with 3D function.13.2What you needFor Active 3D setsThis is an Active 3D TV. On this TV, you can watch 3Dprogrammes and movie

switch on the glasses and then press the Player 1/2 key.• If the LED light is orange and lits continuously for 2 seconds,the glasses are set for playe

You can change the depth of 3D for a weaker or stronger 3Deffect in the 2D to 3D conversion. To change the 3D effect,press  and select 3D effect. Sel

14Games14.1Play a gameWith a game console connected to the TV, you can play gameson TV.For more information on connecting a game console, press  Keyw

• Only for TVs with Ambilight.1.6SkypeWith Skype™ you can make video calls on your TV for free. You can call and see your friends from anywhere in th

two-player mode. Select the mode for split screen viewing.3 - On the TV, press  OPTIONS, select Picture and sound,select Two-player gaming and press

15Your photos, videosand music15.1From a USB connection ornetwork computerWhat you needYou can view your photos or play your music and videos from aco

Play musicTo play music, select  Music in the menu bar, select a songand press OK.If there are more songs in the same folder, press  Play all toplay

Share a screen on TVTo share the screen of your smartphone, tablet or computer onthe TV . . .1 - Switch on the TV.2 - On the device, open an applicati

16Pause TVYou can pause a TV broadcast and resume watching it later.Only digital TV channels can be paused. You must connect aUSB Hard Drive to buffer

17Recording17.1What you needTo record a TV programme you need . . .• a connected USB Hard Drive formatted on this TV• digital TV channels installed on

17.3Watch a recordingTo watch a recording . . .1 - Press , select  Recordings and press OK.2 - - In the list, select the recording and press  (Play

18Skype18.1About SkypeWith Skype™ you can make video calls on your TV for free.You can call and see your friends from anywhere in the world.Talk to yo

password cannot contain a space. If you don't have a Skype Name and Password yet, you cancreate a new account on the sign in page on TV.1 - On

18.5My profileIn My profile, you can edit your personal profile for Skype. • PublicView or change your profile information that can be viewed byyour c

In Help, press  Keywords and look up Game console orTwo player games for more information.1.10EasyLinkWith EasyLink you can operate a connected devi

1 - On the Contacts page, select the contact you want to block.2 - Press  OPTIONS and select Block and press OK. Thecontact is blocked. To unblock a

Receiving a callWhen you are signed in to Skype and watching TV, a ringtoneand a message on screen will alert you of an incoming call. Themessage will

Change passwordYou can change your current Skype password and enter a newpassword for your Skype account.To change your password…1 - Sign in to Skype

forwards your call.6 - Select Save to store your Call Forwarding setup. Camera zoom, pan and tiltYou can set the viewpoint of your camera. You can z

19Smart TV19.1About Smart TVConnect this Philips Smart LED TV to the Internet and discovera new world of television. You can make a wired connection t

The Internet App opens the World Wide Web on your TV.On your TV, you can view any Internet website but most ofthem are not tailored for a TV screen.-

Streaming video With this TV, you can watch rental movies sent as a streamingvideo format. You can almost instantly watch the movie. Youmight need a

20Multi room20.1About Multi roomWith Multi room you can wirelessly send -stream- digital TVchannels from another Philips TV to this TV. You can stream

TV nameTo change the TV name . . .Press  > Setup > Network settings > TV network name.68

21MyRemote App21.1About MyRemote AppWhat this App can doThe MyRemote App and this TV, offer . . .• SimplyShare - share photos, music and videos from y

2Setting up2.1Read safetyRead the safety instructions first before you use the TV.In Help, go to Safety and care > Safety.2.2TV stand and wall moun

TV network nameTV network name If you have more than one TV in your home network, you canrename the TV in Network settings.To rename your TV . . .1 -

• the TV guide of the TV must be linked up with thesmartphone or tablet For more information on the TV guide, press  Keywords andlook up TV guide.MyR

If you did not purchase this function yet, you will be asked tobuy it online. After the purchase, Wi-Fi smart screen opensautomatically and you can st

22Settings22.1Setup menuQuick picture settingsWith Quick picture settings you can set your basic picturepreferences in a few easy steps. The settings

Network settingsPress  Keywords and look up Network, settings.Update softwarePress  Keywords and look up Software, Internetupdate or Software, USB u

To adjust the sharpness . . .1 - Press  and select Setup and press OK.2 - Select TV settings > Picture > Sharpness.3 - Press  (right) and adju

to 3D video contrast. Video contrast and 3D video contrast aresettings intended for expert users.To adjust the level . . .1 - Press  and select Setup

Game or computerYou can switch the TV to the ideal picture setting for gaming orfor using the TV as a computer monitor. There is a differentsetting fo

Auto surround 3DWith Auto surround 3D, you can block the TV to automaticallyswitch to Incredible surround 3D when the TV is switched to3D.To switch on

Audio Out delayIf you set an Audio sync delay on your Home Theatre System,to synchronise the sound with the picture, you must switch off Audio Out del

connector.• Make sure that the power plug, in the wall socket, is accessibleat all times.• When you unplug the power cable, always pull the plug, neve

To set up Ambilight+hue on your TV you need…• a Philips hue bridge• a few Philips hue bulbs• this TV connected to your home network You can do the com

9 - When all Ambilight+hue bulbs are configured, select Finishand press OK. Ambilight+hue is ready for use.You can always change the Ambilight+hue con

Hearing impairedSwitch onDigital TV channels can broadcast special audio commentarydescribing what is happening on screen.To be able to set the visual

23Specifications23.1EnvironmentalSaving energyThe Eco settings bundle the settings that help the environment.While you are watching TV channels, press

Note: See selected countries on the TV type plate23.3Reception for satellite TVs• Aerial input : 75 ohm coaxial (IEC75)• Tuner bands : Hyperband, S-Ch

47PFx6309 • without TV stand:Width 1063.9 mm - Height 619.9 mm - Depth 69.6 mm -Weight ±13.4 kg• with TV stand:Width 1063.9 mm - Height 679.7 mm - Dep

23.10Dimensions and weights (5500series)32PFx5509 • without TV stand:Width 725.7 mm - Height 429.2 mm - Depth 55.4 mm - Weight±4.97 kg• with TV stand:

– Formats : SAMI, SubRip (SRT), SubViewer (SUB), MicroDVD(TXT), mplayer2 (TXT), TMPlayer (TXT)– Character encodings : UTF-8, Central Europe and Easter

24Software24.1Software updateUpdate from USBIt might be necessary to update the TV software. You need acomputer with an high-speed Internet connection

24.4Open source licenseAcknowledgements and License Texts for any open sourcesoftware used in this Philips TV. This is a document describing the distr

3Network3.1Wireless networkWhat you needTo connect the TV wirelessly to the Internet, you need awireless router. Use a high-speed (broadband) connecti

Source: http://expat.sourceforge.net/ DirectFB include SAWMAN (1.4.0) It is a software library for GNU/Linux/UNIX based operatingsystem with a small m

Source: http://hostap.epitest.fi/wpa_supplicant/ ntfsprogs (2.0.0) Some useful tool for ntfs file sytem. This piece of software is made available unde

code. The job is easy with awk, especially the GNU implementation:gawk. Source: http://www.gnu.org/software/gawk/ grep (2.5.1a) The grep command searc

The Wireless Tools (WT)?is a set of tools allowing tomanipulate the Wireless Extensions. They use a textual interface and are rather crude, but aim to

25Troubleshooting andsupport25.1TroubleshootingChannelsNo digital channels found during the installation See the technical specifications to make sur

Picture signals from some devices may not fit the screencorrectly. Check the signal output of the connected device.Computer picture is not stable Mak

25.4Online helpTo solve any Philips TV related problem, you can consult ouronline support. You can select your language and enter yourproduct model nu

26Safety and care26.1SafetyImportantRead and understand all safety instructions before you use theTV. If damage is caused by failure to follow instruc

Lightning stormsDisconnect the TV from the power outlet and antenna beforelightning storms.During lightning storms, never touch any part of the TV, po

27Terms of use,copyrights and licenses27.1Terms of use2014 © TP Vision Europe B.V. All rights reserved.This product was brought to the market by TP Vi