Philips 40PFL3018T/12 User Manual
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Contents
Important ...............................................................1
Use your TV ..........................................................2
Remote control ..................................................2
Notications, features and accessories ..............3
Energy efciency ................................................3
TV scroll button ...................................................3
Switching on/off ..................................................3
First time installation ........................................... 3
Media browser menu ..........................................4
Play media les from a USB drive ......................4
Recording a program .......................................... 4
Timeshift recording ............................................ 4
Instant recording ................................................. 4
Watch recorded programs ................................. 4
Change TV settings .............................................. 5
Display options ...................................................5
Sound options .....................................................5
Conguring parental settings .............................. 5
Electronic program guide (EPG).............................5
Program options .................................................5
Update your TV ..................................................... 5
Troubleshooting ..................................................6
Specications .......................................................7
Important
‘Read and understand all information in the
accompanying Safety booklet before you install and
use your TV. If damage is caused by failure to follow
these instructions, the warranty does not apply.’
Disposal of old Equipment and Batteries
Please do not disposed this TV or battery as general
household waste. If you want to dispose this product
or battery, please consider the collection systems
or facilities for appropriate recycling.
Notice: The sign Pb below the symbol for batteries indicates
that this battery contains lead.
Products Battery
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1. Standby
2. Stop (in Media Browser mode)
3. Play (in Media Browser mode) / Play-
Slideshow (in Media Browser)
4. Rapid reverse (in Media Browser mode)
5. AV / Source selection
6. TV
7. Electronic program guide(in DVB
channels)
8. Navigation buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right)
9. Program recording
10. Program Down / Page up
11. Mute
12. Volume Down
13. Green button / List Schedule (in EPG) /
Tag/Untag All (in favorite list)
14. Red button
15. Numeric buttons
16. Subtitle on-off (in DVB channels)
17. Teletext / Mix (in TXT mode)
18. Blue button/Edit Channel List/Filter (in
Favorite List and EPG)
19. Yellow button/Timeline Schedule(in EPG)
20. Volume Up
21. Program Up / Page down
22. Back/ Return / Index page (in TXT mode)/
Swap
23. Mono/Stereo - Dual I-II / Current
Language (*) (in DVB channels)
24. Okay (Con rm) / Hold (in TXT mode) /
Channel List
25. Info / Reveal (in TXT mode)
26. Menu on-off / Exit (in Media Browser
mode)
27. Picture zoom
28. Rapid advance (in Media Browser mode)
29. Pause (in Media Browser mode) / Time
shift recording
Use your TV
Remote control
NOTE: The Remote Control range is approximately 7m
/ 23ft.
Teletext
Press TEXT button to enter. Press again to
activate mix mode. Press once more to exit. Follow
the instructions displayed on digital teletext screen.
Digital teletext (for UK only)
Press TEXT button to view digital teletext information.
Operate it with the colored buttons, cursor buttons
and OK button. The operation method may differ
depending on the contents of the digital teletext.
Follow the instructions displayed on digital teletext
screen.
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Switching on/off
To switch the TV on
To switch on the TV from standby mode either:
• Press the “ ” button, CH- or CH+ or a numeric
button on the remote control.
• Press the side function switch until the TV comes
on from standby.
Note: If the TV has been left on and not been operated for a
while, the TV will go into standby. When you next switch-on,
the following message will be displayed. “Standby Cause
No Operation” Press OK to continue.
To switch the TV off
• Press the “ “ button on the remote control or
press the side function switch until the TV switches
into standby mode.
Note: To power down the TV completely, unplug the power
cord from the mains socket.
First time installation
You will see the language selection screen when you
rst turn on your TV. Select your preferred language
and press OK.
You can set up your TV by following the First Time
Installation (FTI) screen.
Aerial installation
Select the AERIAL option from the Search Type
screen to search for terrestrial digital TV broadcasts.
A channel list, which is generated by LCN (*),
will be displayed on screen when the search is over.
Select “Yes” and press OK to store this list.
Press “ ” button to quit channel list and watch TV.
(*) LCN is the Logical Channel Number system that
organizes available broadcasts in accordance with a
recognizable channel sequence (if available).
Cable installation
Select CABLE option and press OK on the remote
control. For automatic installation, select YES and
press OK. You can also select frequency ranges
from this screen.
Enter the frequency range manually by using the
numeric button.
Note: Searching duration will change depending
on the selected search step.
Notications, features and accessories
Energy efciency
This TV is designed with energy efcieny features:
• Power save mode (ECO): You can apply a
combination of energy saving picture settings. While
you watch TV, press the Menu button and, the Power
Save Mode settings can be found in the ‘Picture’
section of the Main Menu.
• Picture off mode: If you only want to listen to audio
from the TV, you can switch off the display. Other
functions continue to operate normally. While you
watch TV, press Menu and select Picture, and from
there select ‘Picture off’ under the Power Save
Mode option.
• Note: Disconnect your TV from the mains plug in
case your TV is going to be inactive for a long time.
TV scroll button
The TV Scroll button on the side of the TV allows you
to control the volume, change channels and put the
TV into standby.
To change volume: Increase the volume by scrolling
up. Decrease the volume by scrolling down.
To change channel:
1. Press the middle of the scroll button, the channel
information banner will appear on screen.
2. Scroll through the stored channels by pushing the
button up or down.
To change source:
1. Press the middle of the button twice, the source list
will appear on screen.
2. Scroll through the available sources by pushing the
button up or down.
To switch the TV to standby: Press the middle of
the button down and hold it down for a few seconds,
the TV will turn into standby mode.
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Play media les from a USB drive
You can play photo, music, and movie les stored
on a USB disk by connecting it to your TV. Connect
a USB disk to one of the USB inputs located on
the side of the TV. Pressing the“ ” button while
in the Media Browser mode will access the Picture,
Sound and Settings menu options. Pressing the “
” button again will exit from this screen. You can
set your Media Browser preferences by using the
Settings Menu.
IMPORTANT! Back up your files before making
any connections to the TV. The manufacturer will
not be responsible for any file damage or data
loss. Certain types of USB devices, for example,
MP3 players or USB hard disk drives/memory
sticks may not be compatible with this TV.
Recording a program
Please format your USB ash drive / device before
rst use. To do this; press OK while Format Disk is
highlighted on screen and enter your pin number. The
factory default pin number is “0000”.
• To record a program, connect a USB ash drive
while your TV is turned off. Recording function will
be available once your TV is switched back on.
• The connected USB ash drives / devices must have
at least 1 gigabytes (1gb) of free space and USB 2.0
compatibility. An error message will be displayed if
these conditions are not met.
• By default, recorded programs are stored on the
connected USB ash drive / device. You may store
these programs on a computer as well, although you
can play them only on your TV.
• The TV supports FAT32 and NTFS disk formatting
but recording will not be available with NTFS
formatted disks.
Timeshift recording
Press PAUSE while watching a broadcast to activate
timeshifting mode.
• In timeshifting mode, the program is paused and
simultaneously recorded to the connected USB disk.
• Press (PLAY) button again to resume the paused
program from where you stopped. Press the STOP
button to stop timeshift recording and return to the
live broadcast.
Note: Time shift cannot be used while in radio mode.
Note:You cannot use the time shift fast reverse
feature before advancing the playback with the fast
forward option.
Instant recording
Press button to start recording an event instantly
while watching a program. You can press button
on the remote control again to record the next event
on the EPG. In this case, an OSD will be displayed,
indicating the programed events for recording. Press
(STOP) button to cancel instant recording.
Note:You cannot switch broadcasts or view the Media Browser
during the recording mode. While recording a program or
during the time shifting, a warning message appears on the
screen if your USB device speed is not sufcient.
Watch recorded programs
Select the Recordings library from the Media
browser menu. Select a recorded item from the list (if
previously recorded). Press the OK button to view the
Play options. Select an option then press OK button.
Note: Viewing main menu and menu items will not be
available during the playback.
Press the (STOP) button to stop a playback and
return to the Recordings Library.
Slow forward
If you press (PAUSE) button while watching
recorded programs, the slow forward feature will be
available. You can use button to slow forward.
Pressing button consecutively will change slow
forwarding speed.
Media browser menu
Loop/Shufe Mode Operation
Start playback with
and activate TV plays next le and loop the list.
Start playback with OK
and activate File will be played in a loop (repeat).
Start playback with OK/
and activate File will be played in a shufe.
Start playback with OK/
and activate File playback will continue randomly and random playback will continue.
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Change TV settings
To access the options listed below;
1- Press the Menu button
2- Highlight your selection
3- Press OK to conrm
Display options
Mode: Changes the picture mode to one of the
following: Cinema, Game, Sport, Dynamic and
Natural.
Contrast: Sets the light and dark values of the image.
Brightness: Sets the brightness value of the image.
Sharpness: Sets the sharpness value. A high
sharpness value may result in a clearer, crisper image
depending on the content.
Color: Sets the color value.
Backlight: Controls the brightness of the backlight.
Noise reduction: Reduces the noise level in the
image.
Sound options
Volume: Adjusts volume level.
Equalizer: Changes the equalizer mode.
Balance: Adjusts whether the sound is coming mainly
from the right or left speakers.
Headphone: Sets headphone volume.
Sound mode: Sets the preferred sound mode.
AVL: Sets a limit to maximum volume output.
Headphone/Lineout: This option is set to headphone
if you have headphones or lineout if you have external
amplier connected to the headphone jack.
Dynamic bass: Enables or disables the Dynamic
Bass. Increases the range of bass.
Surround sound: Surround sound mode can be
changed as On or Off.
Digital Out: Sets digital out audio type.
Conguring parental settings
This feature is for restricting access to selected
content. It is controlled by a pin number dened by
you. Factory default is “0000”
Menu lock (optional): Menu lock setting enables or
disables the menu access.
Maturity lock (optional): When set, this option gets
the maturity information from the broadcast and if
this maturity level is disabled, disables access to the
broadcast.
Child lock (optional): When Child Lock is set, the TV
can only be controlled by the remote control. In this
case the control panel buttons will not work.
Set PIN: Denes a new PIN number.
Note: If the Country option is set to France, you can use 4725
as the default code.
Electronic program guide (EPG)
Some, but not all channels send information about the
current and next programs. Press the “ ” button to
view the EPG menu.
Up/Down/Left/Right: Navigate EPG.
OK: Displays program options.
INFO: Displays, in detailed, information on the
program selected.
GREEN: Switches to List Schedule EPG.
YELLOW: Switches to Timeline Schedule EPG.
BLUE: Displays ltering options.
: The TV will start to record the selected
program. You can press again to stop the recording.
Program options
In EPG menu, press the OK button to enter the
Event Options menu.
Select Channel
In EPG menu, using this option, you can switch
to the selected channel.
Record / Delete record timer
After you have selected a program in the EPG menu,
press OK. Select the Record option and press OK.
After this operation, a recording will be scheduled for
the selected program.
Set Timer / Delete timer
After you have selected a program in the EPG
menu, press OK. Select the Set Timer on Event
option and press OK. You can set a timer for future
programs.
Update your TV
Navigate on your main menu, choose settings, the
version of the current software is displayed. Caution:
Do not install a lower version of software than the
current version installed on your product. TP Vision
cannot be held liable or be made responsible for
problems caused by a software downgrade.
Update with USB
Before you update the software, make sure that you
have:
• A USB storage device that has at least 256
megabytes of storage space, is FAT or DOS formatted
and has its write protection disabled.
• Access to a computer with a USB connector and
Internet access
Navigate to www.philips.com/support, and
follow the software update instructions.
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Automatic update from digital broadcast
While the TV is connected to an aerial signal. If
Automatic scanning in the Upgrade Options menu
is enabled, the TV wakes up at 03:00 and searches
broadcast channels for new software upgrades. If
new software is found and downloaded successfully,
the next time the TV powers up , it will have the new
software version.
Note: If the TV fails to come on after the upgrade unplug the
TV for 2 minutes and plug in again.
Troubleshooting
Tv will not turn on
Make sure the power cord is plugged in securely to
wall outlet. The batteries in the remote control may be
exhausted. Press the Power button on the TV.
Poor picture
• Have you selected the correct TV system?
• Low signal level can cause picture distortion.Please
check antenna access.
• Check if you have entered the correct channel
frequency if you have done manual tuning.
• The picture quality may degrade when two devices
are connected to the TV at the same time. In such
a case, disconnect one of the devices.
No picture
• No Picture means that your TV is not receiving a
transmission. Have you selected the correct button on
the remote control? Try once more. Also make sure
the correct input source has been selected.
• Is the antenna connected properly?
• Is the antenna cable damaged?
• Are suitable plugs used to connect the antenna?
• If you are in doubt, consult your dealer.
No sound
• Has the TV been set to mute? To cancel mute, press the
“” button, or increase the volume level.
• Sound is coming from only one speaker. Is the balance
set to one extreme? See Sound Menu section.
Remote control - does not operate
• The batteries may be exhausted. Replace the
bateries.
Input sources - can not be selected
• If you cannot select an input source, it is possible that
no device is connected. if not
• Check the AV cables and connections if you have tried
to connect a device.
Recording unavailable
To record a programme, you should rst connect a
USB disk to your TV while the TV is switched off.
You should then switch on the TV to enable recording
feature. If you cannot record, try switching off the TV
and then re-inserting the USB device.
USB is too slow
If a “USB is too slow” message is displayed on the
screen while starting a recording, try restarting the
recording. If you still get the same error, it is possible
that your USB disk does not meet the speed
requirements. Try connecting another USB disk.
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TV Broadcasting PAL B/G D/K K
Receiving Channels VHF (BAND I/III) - UHF
(BAND U) - HYPERBAND
Number of Preset
Channels
1000
Channel Indicator On Screen Display
RF Aerial Input 75 Ohm (unbalanced)
Operating Voltage 220-240V AC, 50Hz.
Audio German+Nicam Stereo
Audio Output Power
(WRMS.) (10% THD)
2x8 W
Power Consumption 100 W
Weight
TV Dimensions DxLxH
(with foot)
220 x 898 x 577
TV Dimensions DxLxH
(without foot)
41 x 898 x 538
Display 16/9_40” inch
Operation
temperature and
operation humidity:
5ºC up to 45ºC, 85%
humidity max
Index Resolution Frequency
1640x350p 60 Hz
2640x400p 60 Hz
31024x768 60 Hz
41280x768 60 Hz
51360x768 60 Hz
6720x400 60 Hz
7800x600 56 Hz
8800x600 60 Hz
91024x768 60 Hz
10 1024x768 66 Hz
11 1280x768 60 Hz
12 1360x768 60 Hz
13 1280x1024 60 Hz
14 1280x960 60 Hz
15 1280x1024 60 Hz
16 1400x1050 60 Hz
17 1600x1200 60 Hz
18 1920x1080 60 Hz
Specications
PC input typical display modes
The following table is an illustration of some of the typical video display modes.
Source
Supported Signals
Available
EXT
(SCART)
PAL 50/60 O
NTSC 60 O
RGB 50 O
RGB 60 O
Side AV PAL 50/60 O
NTSC 60 O
PC/
YPbPr
480I, 480P 60Hz O
576I, 576P 50Hz O
720P 50Hz,60Hz O
1080I 50Hz,60Hz O
1080P 50Hz,60Hz O
HDMI1
HDMI2
480I 60Hz O
480P 60Hz O
576I, 576P 50Hz O
720P 50Hz,60Hz O
1080I 50Hz,60Hz O
1080P
24Hz, 25Hz
30Hz, 50Hz,
60Hz
O
AV and HDMI signal compatibility
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Media Extension Format Notes
Video Audio
Movie dat, mpg,
mpeg
Mpeg1,2 MPEG1/2 Layer 1/2/3, AAC/HEAAC,
AC3/EAC3, LPCM/ADPCM
1080P@ 30fps 50Mbit/
sec
dat, mpg,
mpeg
MPEG2 ,H.264, VC1, AVS,
MVC
MPEG1/2 Layer 1/2/3, AAC/HEAAC,
AC3/EAC3, LPCM/ADPCM
H.264:1080Px2@25fps
1080P@ 50fps MVC:
1080P@ 24fps Other:
1080P@ 30fps” 50Mbit/
sec
.vob MPEG2 MPEG1/2 Layer 1/2/3, AC3, LPCM 1080P@ 30fps 50Mbit/
sec
.mkv MPEG1,2,4, XviD,
H.264,
VC1,WMV3,
Motion JPEG
MPEG1/2 Layer 1/2/3, AAC/HEAAC,
AC3/EAC3, LPCM
H.264:1080Px2@25fps
1080P@ 50fps
Other:1080P@ 30fps
50Mbit/sec
.mp4 .mov MPEG1/2 Layer 3, AAC/HEAAC,
AC3/EAC3, LPCM/ADPCM
H.264:
1080Px2@25fps
1080P@ 50fps Other:
1080P@ 30fps 50Mbit/
sec
.avi MPEG1,2,4
Xvid
H.264,
VC1,WMV3,
Sorenson H.263
Motion JPEG
MPEG1/2 Layer 1/2/3, AAC/HEAAC,
AC3/EAC3, LPCM/ADPCM, WMA
H.264:
1080Px2@25fps
1080P@ 50fps Other:
1080P@ 30fps”
50Mbit/sec
v H.264,
Sorenson H.263
MPEG1/2 Layer 3, AAC/HEAAC,
LPCM/ADPCM
H.264: 1080Px2@25fps
1080P@ 50fps Other:
1080P@ 30fps” 50Mbit/
sec
3gp,3g2 MPEG4, H.264 1920x1080 @ 30P
20Mbit/sec
asf, wmv MPEG2,4, XviD, H.264,
VC1,WMV3
MPEG1/2 Layer 1/2/3, AAC/HEAAC,
AC3/EAC3, LPCM, WMA
1080P@ 30fps 50Mbit/
sec
Music .mp3
-
MPEG1 Layer 1/2/3 (MP3)
.wav LPCM
WMA/ASF WMA, WMA Pro
.m4a/ .aac AAC, HEAAC
Photo .jpg .jpeg Baseline JPEG MAX WxH =
14592x12288
Up to 8 MegaByte
.webp Progressive JPEG
.bmp non-interlace
.webp interlace
Subtitle sub - -
srt - -
Supported le formats in USB mode
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