Batteries and Cleaning
Replace batteries
If the TV does not react on a key press on the remote control, the batteries might be empty.
To replace the batteries, open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.
1-Slide the battery door in the direction shown by the arrow.
2-Replace the old batteries with 2 type AAA-R03-1.5V batteries. Make sure the + and the - ends of the batteries line up correctly.

3 - Reposition the battery door and slide it back until it clicks.
Cleaning
Your remote control is treated with a scratch-resistant coating.
To clean the remote control, use a soft damp cloth. Never use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or household cleaners on the remote control.
Key Overview
Top

1 -
Standby / On
To switch the TV on or back to Standby.
2 - 
To select one of the Ambilight style or switch off
3 -
INFO
To open or close programme info.
4 -
SOURCES
To open the Sources menu.
5 -
Search
To open the Smart TV searches page.
Top (for UK models)

1 -
Standby / On
To switch the TV on or back to Standby.
2 - 
To select one of the Ambilight style or switch off
3 -
INFO
To open or close programme info.
4 -
SOURCES
To open the Sources menu.
5 -
SMART TV
To open the Smart TV start page.
Middle

1 - OK key
To confirm a selection or setting. To open the channel list while watching TV if Interactive Service is not available.
2 -
BACK
To close a menu without changing a setting.
3 - Playback and Record
, to playback.
, to pause playback.
, to stop playback.
, to rewind.
, to go fast forward.
, to start recording.4 -
Colour keys
Direct selection of options. Blue key
, opens Help.
5 - Arrow / navigation keys
To navigate up, down, left or right.
6 -
Home
To open the Home menu.
7 -
OPTIONS
To open or close the Options menu
Bottom

1- 
To open the Netflix App directly. With the TV switched on or from standby.
to open the Netflix App. You can open Netflix immediately from a TV in standby. www.netflix.com2 -
Mute / Volume
Press in middle to mute the sound or to restore it. Prese + or - to adjust the volume level.
3 - Number keys
To select a channel directly.
4 - TEXT
To open or close Text/Teletext.
5 -
EXIT
Press in middle to switch back to watch TV. To stop an interactive TV application. Prese + or - to switch to the next or previous channel in the channel list. To open the next or previous page in Text/Teletext.
6 -
SMART TV
To open the Smart TV start page.
7- 
To open the Rakuten TV App directly.
8 -
TV Guide / Channel list
To open or close the TV Guide. Long press to open the channel list.
Bottom (for UK models)

1- 
To open the Netflix App directly. With the TV switched on or from standby.
to open the Netflix App. You can open Netflix immediately from a TV in standby. www.netflix.com2 -
Mute / Volume
Press in middle to mute the sound or to restore it. Prese + or - to adjust the volume level.
3 - Number keys
To select a channel directly.
4 -
Search
Search key for Smart TV and Freeview Play.
5 -
EXIT
Press in middle to switch back to watch TV. To stop an interactive TV application. Prese + or - to switch to the next or previous channel in the channel list. To open the next or previous page in Text/Teletext.
6 - Freeview Play
To open the Explore Freeview Play page.
7- 
To open the Rakuten TV App directly.
8 -
TV Guide / Channel list
To open or close the TV Guide. Long press to open the channel list.
The TV can receive commands from a remote control that uses IR (infrared) to send commands. If you use such a remote control, always make sure you point the remote control at the infrared sensor on the front of the TV

Keys on TV
If you lost the remote control or its batteries are empty, you can still do some basic TV operations.
To open the basic menu…

1 - With the TV switched on, press the joystick key on the bottom of the TV to bring up the basic menu.
2 - Press left or right to select
Volume,
Channel or
Sources. Select
Demo, to start a demo movie.

3 - Press up or down to adjust the volume or tune to the next or previous channel. Press up or down to go through the list of sources, including the tuner selection.
The menu will disappear automatically.
Read the safety instructions first before you use the TV.
To read the instructions, in Help > User manual, press the colour key
Keywords and look up Safety and Care.
Tips on Placement

Note: Please keep the TV away from dust-producing sources such as stoves. It is suggested to clean the dust regularly to avoid getting dust into the TV
Wall Mounting
Your TV is also prepared for a VESA-compliant wall mount bracket (sold separately). Use the following VESA code when purchasing the wall mount . . .

VESA MIS-F 100x200, M6 (Minimum 10 mm, Maximum 12 mm)
Preparation
Make sure that the metal screws, to mount the TV to the VESA-compliant bracket, go about 10mm deep inside the threaded bushes of the TV.
Caution
Wall mounting the TV requires special skills and should only be performed by qualified personnel. The TV wall mounting should meet safety standards according to the TVs weight. Also read the safety precautions before positioning the TV. TP Vision Europe B.V. bears no responsibility for improper mounting or any mounting that results in accident or injury.
Connect Power Cable

Although this TV has a very low standby power consumption, unplug the power cable to save energy if you do not use the TV for a long period of time.
On or Standby
Before you switch on the TV, make sure you plugged in the mains power in the POWER connector on the back of the TV.
Switch On
Press the small joystick key on the bottom of the TV.

Switch to standby
To switch the TV to standby, press
on the remote control. You can also press the small joystick key on the bottom of the TV.
In standby mode, the TV is still connected to the mains power but consumes very little energy.
To switch off the TV completely, disconnect the power plug. When disconnecting the power plug, always pull the power plug, never the cord. Ensure that you have full access to the power plug, power cord and outlet socket at all times.
Always connect a device to the TV with the highest quality connection available. Also, use good quality cables to ensure a good transfer of picture and sound.
When you connect a device, the TV recognizes its type and gives each device a correct type name. You can change the type name if you wish. If a correct type name for a device is set, the TV automatically switches to the ideal TV settings when you switch to this device in the Sources menu.
Insert the antenna plug firmly into the Antenna socket at the back of the TV.
You can connect your own antenna or an antenna signal from an antenna distribution system. Use an IEC Coax 75 Ohm RF antenna connector.
Use this antenna connection for DVB-T and DVB-C input signals

Attach the satellite F-type connector to the satellite connection SAT at the back of the TV.

HDMI
An HDMI connection has the best picture and sound quality. For best signal quality transfer, use a High speed HDMI cable and do not use an HDMI cable longer than 5 m, and also connect devices supporting HDR on any one of HDMI connections.

Copy protection
HDMI ports support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). HDCP is a copy protection signal that prevents copying content from a DVD disc or Bluray Disc. Also referred to as DRM (Digital Rights Management)
HDMI ARC
Only HDMI 1 on the TV have HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel).
If the device, typically a Home Theatre System (HTS), also has the HDMI ARC connection, connect it to HDMI 1 connection on this TV. With the HDMI ARC connection, you do not need to connect the extra audio cable that sends the sound of the TV picture to the HTS. The HDMI ARC connection combines both signals.

Digital Audio Out - Optical
Audio Out - Optical is a high quality sound connection.
This optical connection can carry 5.1 audio channels. If your device, typically a Home Theatre System (HTS), has no HDMI ARC connection, you can use this connection with the Audio In - Optical connection on the HTS. The Audio Out - Optical connection sends the sound from the TV to the HTS

Headphones
You can connect a set of headphones to the
connection on the side of the TV. The connection is a mini-jack 3.5mm. You can adjust the volume of the headphones separately.

Screen Mirroring
About Screen Mirroring
You can view your photos or play your music and videos from a mobile device on your TV with Screen Mirroring. The mobile device and the TV should be within range, which usually means being in the same room.
Using Screen Mirroring
Switch on Screen Mirroring
Press
SOURCES > Screen Mirroring Share a Screen on TV
1 - Activate Screen mirroring on your mobile device.
2 - On your mobile device, select the TV. (This TV will be displayed as TV model name)
3 - Select the TV name on your mobile device, after connection, you can enjoy using Screen Mirroring.
Stop Sharing
You can stop sharing a screen from the TV or from the mobile device.
From the device
With the application you use to start Screen Mirroring,you can disconnect and stop watching the screen of the device on TV. The TV will switch back to the last selected programme.
From the TV
To stop watching the screen of the device on TV, you can . . .
EXIT to watch a TV broadcast
(Home) to start another activity on TV
SOURCES to open the Sources menu and select a connected device.Block a Device
The first time you receive a request to connect from a device, you can block the device. The request from this device and all its requests in the future, will be ignored.
To block a device…
Select Block… and press OK.
Unblock all devices
All previously connected and also blocked devices are stored in the Screen Mirroring list of connections. If you clear this list, all blocked devices will be unblocked.
To unblock all blocked devices…
(Home) > Settings > All settings > Wireless and networks > Wired or Wi-Fi > Reset Screen Mirroring connections.
Blocking a previously connected device
If you want to block a device that you previously connected, you need to clear the Screen Mirroring connections list first. If you clear this list, you will have to confirm or block the connection for every device again.
Reset Screen Mirroring connections
All previously connected devices are stored in the Screen Mirroring list of connections.
To clear all connected Screen Mirroring devices…
(Home) > Settings > All settings > Wireless and networks > Wired or Wi-Fi > Reset Screen Mirroring connections.
Screen Delay
The normal delay when sharing a screen with Screen Mirroring is about 1 second. The delay might be longer if you are using older devices with less processing power.
CAM with Smart Card - CI+
About CI+
This TV is ready for the CI+ Conditional Access.
With CI+ you can watch premium HD programmes, like movies and sports, offered by digital TV operators in your region. These programmes are scrambled by the TV operator and descrambled with a prepaid CI+ module.
Digital TV operators provide a CI+ module (Conditional Access Module - CAM) and an accompanying smart card, when you subscribe to their premium programmes. These programmes have a high level of copy protection.
Contact a digital TV operator for more information on terms & conditions.

Smart Card
Digital TV operators provide a CI+ module (Conditional Access Module - CAM) and an accompanying smart card, when you subscribe to their premium programmes.
Insert the smart card into the CAM module. See the instruction you received from the operator.
To insert the CAM in the TV…
1. Look on the CAM for the correct method of insertion. Incorrect insertion can damage the CAM and TV.
2. While looking at the back of the TV, with the front of the CAM facing towards you, gently insert the CAM into the slot COMMON INTERFACE.
3. Push the CAM in as far as it will go. Leave it in the slot permanently.
When you switch on the TV, it may take a few minutes before the CAM is activated. If a CAM is inserted and subscription fees are paid (subscription methods can differ), you can watch the scrambled channels supported by the CAM smart card.
The CAM and smart card are exclusively for your TV. If you remove the CAM, you will no longer be able to watch the scrambled channels supported by the CAM

Set Passwords and PIN Codes
For some CAMs, you must enter a PIN code to watch its channels. When you set the PIN code for the CAM, we recommend you to use the same code you are using to unlock the TV.
To set the PIN code for the CAM…
SOURCES .
OPTIONS and select Common Interface.USB Flash Drive
You can view photos or play your music and videos from a connected USB flash drive. Insert a USB flash drive in one of the USB connections on the TV while the TV is switched on.
The TV detects the flash drive and opens a list showing its content. If the contents list does not appear automatically, press
SOURCES and select USB

For more information on watching or playing content from a USB flash drive, in Help, press the colour key
Keywords and look up Photos, Videos and Music.
USB Hard Drive
Installation
If you connect a USB Hard Drive, you can pause or record a TV broadcast. The TV broadcast must be a digital broadcast (DVB broadcast or similar).
Before you can pause or record a broadcast, you must connect and format a USB Hard Drive.
Formatting removes all files from the USB Hard Drive.
To Pause
To pause a broadcast, you need a USB compatible
Hard Drive with a minimum of 4GB disk space.
To Record
To pause and record a broadcast, you need a minimum of 250GB disk space.
(Pause). Trying to pause will start the formatting.Follow the instructions on screen.
When the USB Hard Drive is formatted, leave it connected permanently.
Note: The maximum supported hard drive partition size is 2 TB.

Formatting
Before you can pause or record a broadcast, you must connect and format a USB Hard Drive. Formatting removes all files from the USB Hard Drive. If you want to record broadcasts with TV Guide data from the Internet, you must setup the Internet connection first before you install the USB Hard Drive.
Warning
The USB Hard Drive is formatted exclusively for this TV, you cannot use the stored recordings on another TV or PC. Do not copy or change recording files on the USB Hard Drive with any PC application. This will corrupt your recordings. When you format another USB Hard Drive, the content on the former will be lost. A USB Hard Drive installed on your TV will need reformatting for use with a computer.
To format a USB Hard Drive…
(Pause). Trying to pause will start the formatting. Follow the instructions on screen.
If you can't find a solution for your TV problem in Troubleshooting, you can use
Keywords in Help > User manual to find the information you are looking for. Select a keyword to go the most relevant page in the User manual.
If the User manual doen't answer your question, you can go to the support website of Philips.
To solve any Philips TV related problem, you can consult our online support. You can select your language and enter your product model number.
On the support site you can find your country's telephone number to contact us as well as answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). In some countries, you can chat with one of our collaborators and ask your question directly or send a question by email.
You can download new TV software or the manual to read on your computer.
TV Help on your tablet, smartphone or computer
To carry out extended sequences of instructions more easily, you can download the TV Help in PDF format to read on your smartphone, tablet or computer. Alternatively, you can print the relevant Help page from your computer.
The TV does not switch on
Creaking sound at startup or switch off
When you are turning the TV on or standby, you hear a creaking sound from the TV chassis. The creaking sound is due to the normal expansion and contraction of the TV as it cools and warms up. This does not affect performance.
The TV goes back to standby after showing the Philips startup screen
When the TV is in standby, a Philips startup screen is displayed, then the TV returns to standby mode. This is normal behaviour. When the TV is disconnected and reconnected to the power supply, the startup screen is displayed at the next startup. To switch on the TV from standby, press
(Standby / On) the remote control or the TV.
The standby light keeps on blinking
Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet. Wait 5 minutes before you reconnect the power cable. If the blinking reoccurs, contact Philips TV Consumer Care.
In Help > User manual, press the colour key
Keywords and look up Contact Info.
TV switches off by itself
If the TV switches off suddenly, the setting Switch off timer might be switched on. With Switch off timer the TV switches off after 4 hours if no remote control signals were received. To avoid this automatic switch off, you can deactivate this switch off.
In Help > User manual, press the colour key
Keywords and look up Switch Off Timer. Also, if the TV does not receive a TV signal nor a remote control command for 10 minutes, the TV switches off automatically.
TV does not respond to the remote control
No digital channels found during the installation
No analogue channels found during the installation
Some channels disappeared, cannot find all or some previously installed channels
Channels that do not exist anymore are deleted and new channels will be added to the channel list. Exceptionally, a channel can be deleted because the TV could not find it while checking for its presence. It might not broadcast at night.
To avoid channels being deleted during the Automatic channel update because the TV could not find them although these channels are still there, you can switch off Automatic channel update.
(Home) > Settings > All Settings > Channels > Antenna/cable installlation, Satellite installtion* > Automatic channel update
*Satellite installtion is only for models which support satellite functions.
DVB-T2 HEVC channel
The TV cannot find the satellites I want or the TV installs the same satellite twice
Check if the correct number of satellites is set in settings at the start of the installation. You can set the TV to search for One, Two or 3/4 satellites.
A dual head LNB cannot find a second satellite
Changing the installation settings did not solve my problem
All settings, satellites and channels are only stored at the end of the installation when you finish.
All satellite channels are gone
If you use a Unicable system, make sure you assigned two unique user band numbers for both built-in tuners in the Unicable settings. It might be that another satellite receiver in your Unicable system is using the same user band number.
Some satellite channels seem to have disappeared from the channel list
If some channels seem to be gone or displaced, the broadcaster might have changed the transponder location of these channels. To restore the channel positions in the channel list, you can try an update of the channel package.
I cannot remove a satellite
Subscription packages do not allow removing a satellite. To remove the satellite, you have to do a complete installation again and select another package.
Sometimes the reception is poor
No picture / distorted picture
Sources and select the source/input you need.
(Home) > Settings > All settings > Picture > Picture style
(Home) > Settings > Help > Check the TV. If the video clip stays black, call Philips. Wait until the clip ends and select Contact info in the Help menu. Call the telephone number for your country.Sound but no picture
(Home) > Settings > All settings > Picture > Picture style
Restore style.
(Home) > Settings > All settings > General settings > Reinstall TV.Poor reception
If the TV picture is distorted or variable in quality, the input signal might be poor. A weak digital signal is seen as a picture that is breaking up in square blocks and freezes occasionally. Much sooner than a bad analogue signal, a bad digital signal will fall away.
(Home) > Settings > Install Channels > Antenna/cable installlation > Analogue: manual installation
OPTIONS and select Status and press OK. Check the Signal strenght and Signal quality.Poor picture from a device
Picture settings change after a while
Make sure that Location is set to Home . You can change and save settings in this mode.
(Home) > Settings > All settings > General settings > Location
A banner appears
If an on screen promotion banner appears occasionally or the Picture style automatically switches back to Vivid at startup, the TV is in Shop location. Set the TV to Home location for use at home.
(Home) > Settings > All settings > General settings > Location
Picture does not fit the screen / Wrong or unstable picture size / Picture position is incorrect
(Home) > Settings > All settings > Picture > Picture Format > Fill screen.
(Home) > Settings > All settings > Picture > Picture Format > Fit to screen.
(Home) > Settings > All settings > Picture > Picture Format > Original.Computer picture is not stable
Make sure that your PC uses the supported resolution and refresh rate.
(Home) > Settings > All settings > Picture >
No sound or poor sound quality
volume or
mute key.Sound with loud noise
If you watch a video from a plugged in USB flash drive or connected computer, the sound from your Home Theatre System might be distorted. This noise is heard when the audio or video file has DTS sound but the Home Theatre System has no DTS sound processing. You can fix this by setting the Digital out format of the TV to Stereo.
Press
(Home) > Settings > All settings > Sound > Advanced > Digital out format
HDMI
HDMI EasyLink does not work
No volume icon shown
Photos, videos and music from a USB device do not show
Keywords and look up Multimedia.Choppy playback of USB files
Wi-Fi network not found or distorted
Internet does not work
The PC and Internet connection are slow
DHCP
Change the language back to your language.
Home , and press
(up) for once.
(right) for twice, and press
(down) for once.
(right), make sure the icon is
, and press OK.
(down), and press
(right) 3 times, select your language and press OK.Reference file: Philips 32PFS6905/12 FHD LED Smart TV
Series: 6905 series