User Manual Philips 32PFL3505D/F7 LCD TV

• User Manual - (English)
• User manual - (Spanish)
• User manual - (French)

• Specification Sheet - (English)

• Quick start guide - (English)

Table of contents

• Your TV
• Get started
• Use your TV
• Install channels
• Upgrade your TV software
• Connect devices
• Troubleshooting
• Specifications

Your TV

Side controls and indicators

1. Standby indicator / remote control sensor

2. POWER

Switches the TV on or puts it in stand-by mode. The TV is not powered off completely unless it is physically unplugged.

3. CHANNEL + / -

Switches to the next or previous channel.

4. MENU

Toggles the main menu on or off.

5. VOLUME+/-

Increases or decreases volume.

Remote control

1. (Standby-On)

Switches the TV on or puts it in stand-by mode. The TV is not powered off completely unless it is physically unplugged.

2. SOURCE

Selects connected devices.

3. FORMAT

Selects a picture format (see 'Changing picture format' on page 16).

4. SAP

Digital Mode (DTV)

• Press to select the audio language.

Analog Mode (TV)

• Press to select the audio mode.

5. FREEZE

Press to pause screen image.

6. OK

Activates a selection or accesses the menu.

7. ▲ ▼ ◄ ► (Navigation buttons)

Navigates through the menus.

8. INFO

Displays information about the TV channel or accessory device.

The quality and accuracy of the information depends on the broadcaster: You might see a difference in broadcast time if the broadcast is from a different time zone.

9. CH +/-

Switches to the next or previous channel.

10. MUTE

Mutes or unmutes audio.

11. Number buttons

Select a channel, page or setting.

12. • (Dot)

Press the dot (•) for digital channels.

13. PREV CH

Returns to the previously viewed channel.

14. VOL+/-

Increases or decreases volume.

15. MENU / EXIT

Turns the menu on or off.

16. BACK

Returns to a previous screen.

17. AUTO SOUND

Cycles through preset sound settings

(see 'Changing auto sound mode' on page 17).

18. AUTO PIC

Cycles through preset picture settings

(see 'Changing auto picture mode' on page 15).

18. SLEEP

Sets a delay after which the TV switches to standby

Get started

Mounting stand onto TV

Applicable to TVs without mounted stands.

Positioning the TV

In addition to reading and understanding safety instructions, consider the following before positioning your TV:

• Ensure that you always have easy access to the AC power cord or plug to disconnect the TV from the power.
• If the TV is mounted on a swivel base, ensure that no strain is placed on the AC power cord when the TV is swiveled. Strain on the AC power cord can loosen connections.
• The ideal viewing distance for watching TV is three times its screen size.
• Position the TV where light does not fall on the screen.
• Connect your devices before you position the TV

Using a Kensington lock

There is a Kensington security slot on the back of the TV. Prevent theft by looping a Kensington lock between the slot and a permanent object, such as a heavy table.

Installing the remote control batteries

1. Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control.
2. Insert the 2 supplied batteries (AAA, 1.5V). Be sure the + and − ends of the batteries line up with the markings inside the case.
3. Slide the cover back into position

Connecting the antenna or cable

If you connect to an antenna

Any DTV programs that are broadcast in your area can be received for free through an antenna connection.

Contact your local content provider or your local electronics retailer if you are unsure about what HDTV programs are available in your area.

Broadcasters are transitioning from analog to digital TV This means that a given broadcaster can have channels available either in analog or in digital, or both analog and digital at the same time.

The TV produces stereo sound only if a stereo signal is broadcast.

If you connect to a cable

When your TV is connected to the cable socket, you might receive free digital and high definition programs (depending on your cable provider). The channel number for digital and high definition channels includes a dot “•”. For example, 11.1, 46.30, 108.201. Contact your cable provider for more information.

If you connect to a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite)

There are two main DBS systems: DirecTV and DishNetwork. These systems require a separate, proprietary set-top box to decode signals and send them to the TV The set-top box contains a digital TV tuner for receiving off-air digital broadcasts.

Contact your local DBS provider for more information about the connections and the TV channels.

If you connect to a set-top box

A cable box or satellite set-top box can be connected to the TV through the following connections:

• ANT
• A/V (Composite Video and Audio)
• S-Video
• YPbPr (Component Video Input)
• HDMI

For information about how to connect a set-top box, see the Quick Start Guide provided.

If you connect a set-top box through RF IN / OUT

If the TV is connected to a cable box or satellite set-top box via a coaxial connection, set the TV to channel 3 or 4, or to the channel specified by the service provider

If you connect a set-top box through HDMI

If the TV is connected to a cable box or satellite set-top box via HDMI, make sure you select the correct HDMI source by using SOURCE on this unit’s remote control.

If you connect a set-top box through component video input

If the TV is connected to a cable box or satellite set-top box via component video input, make sure you select the correct component video source by using SOURCE on this unit’s remote control.\

Managing cables

Route your antenna cable and all other cables through the cable holder at the back of the TV. The holder helps keep your cables tidy and easily manageable

1. Attach the cable holder as illustrated below

2. Pass cables through the cable holder to avoid tangles.

Plugging in the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord plug to the power outlet. Ensure that the cord is tightly secured.

Switching on and initial setup

Before you switch on the TV, check that the AC power cord is properly connected. Press POWER at the right side of the TV, or press on the remote control. The TV normally takes 25-30 seconds to start up and the following screen appears the first time you turn on the TV.

Follow the on-screen instructions to select your language and complete your TV setup. Installation takes approximately 10 minutes.

Press to select the desired mode for energy saving, then press OK.

Select [Retail] if you want backlight to be brighter. Select [Home] to reduce power consumption. You must set [Home]. Otherwise, personalized picture and sound settings will not be memorized after the unit goes to stand-by mode.

• Select [Retail], the unit will be set up with predefined setting for retail displays. In this setting, the power consumption may possibly exceed the limited requirement of the ENERGY STAR® qualification.
• Select [Home], the unit will be set to maximize energy efficiency. Picture and sound settings can be adjusted and saved as per your personal preferences.

Press OK to begin [Settings assistant].

Press 5 times to select the side of the pictures that is the most pleasing to you. then press OK.

Press OK to finish [Settings assistant].

Use your TV

Switching on your TV and putting it in stand-by mode

To switch on

• Press . POWER at the side of the TV or press . (Standby-On) on the remote control.

To switch to standby

• Press . POWER at the side of the TV or press . (Standby-On) on the remote control again.

Switching channels

Press CHANNEL + / - on the side of the TV For digital channels, press a number (1 to 135) followed by a dot “•” and then the corresponding sub channel number (1 to 135). e.g. 108.30.

• Press CH + / - or enter a number on the remote control.
• Press PREV CH to return to the previously viewed channel.

Adjusting volume

To increase or decrease volume

• Press VOL + / - on the remote control or press VOLUME + / - on the side of the TV

To mute or unmute sound

• Press MUTE on the remote control to mute the sound.
• Press MUTE again or VOL + / - to recover the original sound.

Still mode

You can pause the image shown on the TV screen.

Press FREEZE to pause the image shown on the TV screen.

• The sound output will not be paused.
• If no signal is detected or protected signal is received during still mode, the image remains paused and the sound output will be muted.
• The still function will be released after 5 minutes.

To cancel still mode, press any button except (Standby-On).

Watching channels from a set-top box

To watch channels from a set-top box

1. Switch on the set-top box.

• The picture from your set-top box might appear automatically on the TV screen.

2. Use the remote control of your set-top box to select channels.

If the picture does not appear

1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the set-top box and wait a few seconds for the picture to appear
2. Use the remote control of your set-top box to select channels.

Watching connected devices

To watch connected devices

1. Switch on the connected device.

• The picture from your connected device might appear automatically on the TV screen.

2. Use the remote control of the device to select channels.

If the picture does not appear

1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the connected device and wait a few seconds for the picture to appear.
2. Use the remote control of the device to select channels.

Watching a Blu-ray disc

To watch a Blu-ray Disc

1. Insert a Blu-ray Disc into your player
2. Press ► (play) on the remote control of the Blu-ray Disc player:

• The Blu-ray Disc might automatically play on the TV

If the picture does not appear

1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the Blu-ray Disc player and wait a few seconds for the picture to appear:
2. Use the remote control of the Blu-ray Disc player to play the disc.

Switching audio mode

This section describes how to switch audio language in digital mode and how to switch audio in analog mode

1. Press SAP to display the currently selected language and the number of available languages.

2. Press SAP repeatedly to cycle through available audio languages.

• Available languages differ depending on the broadcast. [Other] is displayed when the audio language cannot be acquired, or the acquired languages are other than English, Spanish or French.

Press SAP to display the currently selected audio mode. While receiving an MTS broadcast, press repeatedly to cycle through the available audio channel.

Install channels

The first time you set up your TV, you are prompted to select a menu language and to install TV and digital radio channels (if available). This chapter provides instructions on how to reinstall and fine-tune channels.

Selecting your menu language

1. Press MENU on the remote control and select [Language].

2. Select a language and press OK to confirm your choice.

3. Press MENU to exit.

Autoprogram

Before you install channels, ensure that you are registered with your cable TV provider and that your equipment is correctly connected.

1. Press MENU on the remote control and select [Setup] > [Autoprogram]

2. Press OK to start the installation

If you run [Autoprogram] when you have locked channels, a message appears asking to enter your PIN. Enter your PIN in order to complete the installation.

If you have forgotten your PIN, reset it as described in ' Changing your PIN' on page 18.

3. Select [Antenna] or [Cable] and press OK.

• When [Antenna] is selected, the TV detects antenna signals. It searches for NTSC and ATSC channels available in your area.
• When [Cable] is selected, the TV detects signals supplied by cable. It searches for NTSC, ATSC, and QAM modulated channels available in your area.

• When autoprogramming is complete, the lowest memorized channel will be displayed.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation

Add channels

This function lets you add the channels that were not added by the autoprogram due to the receptible condition at the initial setup.

1. Press MENU on the remote control and [Setup] > [Add Channels].

2 Press a number (1 to 135) to enter the number of the channel you want to add, then press OK.

3. Press MENU to exit

Optimizing the signal quality from your antenna

You can optimize your signal quality by tuning in ATSC channels with weak signals, and adjusting the antenna.

1. Press MENU on the remote control and select [Setup] > [Antenna].
2. Press OK to confirm your choice.
3. Press a number (1 to 135) or press CH + or CH - to select the channel for which you want to check the digital signal strength.
4. Press MENU to exit.

Upgrade your TV software

Philips continuously tries to improve its products and we strongly recommend that you upgrade the TV software when upgrades are available. New software can be downloaded from our website using the model number of your TV (e.g. 32PFL 3515D) to find information.

Checking your current software version

1. Press MENU on the remote control and select [Features] > [Current Software Info].

• The version and a description of the current software is displayed, then press OK

2. Press MENU to exit.

Preparing for the software upgrade

You require the following equipment:

• A PC with web browsing capability.
• An archive utility that supports the ZIP-format (e.g. WinZip for Windows or Stufflt for Mac OS).
• An empty clean formatted USB stick.

Upgrading software

1. Prepare the software upgrade (see 'Preparing for the software upgrade' on page 24).

2. If the TV is on, press POWER at the side of the TV

3. Connect your USB device to the service terminal on the side of yourTV

4. Switch on the TV.

• The TV scans the USB device for the upgraded software and automatically enters upgrade mode.

5. Read the on-screen instructions and confirm that you want to continue with the installation.

6. When the software upgrade is complete, remove the USB device.

7. PressPOWER at the side of the TV to make sure the unit goes to stand-by mode.

8. Switch on the TV.

→The TV starts up with the new software.

• The following messages are displayed without starting software upgrade when it doesn’t fulfill the upgrade conditions.

Connect devices

Connection overview

1. S-Video input jack (side)

S-Video (side) input connector to be used with Audio L/R connectors for camcorder, game console, etc. When you use the S-Video (side) for video signals, do not use Composite video (side) for video signals.

2. composite video and audio input jack (side)

Video input for analog devices such as DVD, camcorder, game console, etc. To be used with audio input.

3. HDMI 2 input jack

Digital audio and video input from high definition digital devices such as Blu-ray players.

4. HDMI 1 input jack

First HDMI in connector

5. HDMI 3 input jack

Third HDMI in connector

6. component video and audio input jack

Video input from analog devices such as DVD, receiver game console, etc. This connector is used with audio input.

7. analog audio output jack

Audio cable connection for an external device.

8. digital audio output jack

Digital audio output to home theaters and other digital audio systems.

9. audio input jack for HDMI 1

10. antenna input jack

Signal input from an antenna, cable or satellite.

* service terminal

Use this terminal only when a software update is necessary. USB memory only Do not connect any device to this terminal such as; digital camera, keyboard, mouse, etc.

Connecting your devices

This section describes how to connect a selection of devices with different connectors. Different types of connectors can be used to connect a device to your TV. The following sections describe examples only, other configurations are possible

Connecting a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc player and HD game console via HDMI

Connecting a DVD player via HDMI-DVI and analog audio

Connecting a set-top box, DVD player / recorder via component video connectors (YPbPr) and analog audio

Connecting a set-top box, DVD player / recorder via composite connectors and analog audio

Do not place your recorder too close to the screen because some recorders can be susceptible to signals. If your recorder has an S-Video jack for improved picture quality, connect an S-Video cable with the S-Video input. Connect the audio cables to the audio L and R input jacks.

Connecting a set-top box via an S-Video connector and analog audio

Connecting a digital home theater amplifier

Connecting a PC

If you connect a PC with an S-Video connector at the side.

If you connect a PC with a HDMI-DVI connector.

If you connect a PC with an HDMI connector

Troubleshooting

Downloading an electronic copy

To obtain an electronic copy of this manual:

1. Point your browser
2. Choose your country of location.
3. Enter the model number or a keyword in the “Find your product” field. Alternatively, you can browse the catalog.
4. Click the description or model.
5. Under Product support, click “User manuals”

Specifications