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Philips 32PHH4201 User Manual

Philips 32PHH4201
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Philips 32PHH4201 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPhilips
Model32PHH4201
CategoryLED TV
LanguageEnglish

Summary

TV Tour

Pause TV and recordings

Learn how to pause and record broadcasts using a USB Hard Drive.

EasyLink

Control connected devices like a Blu-ray player with the TV remote.

Setting up

Read safety

Read safety instructions before using the TV.

TV stand and wall mounting

Instructions for mounting the TV on a stand or wall.

Tips on placement

Advice on positioning the TV for optimal viewing.

Power cable

How to connect and handle the power cable.

Antenna cable

How to connect the antenna cable.

Connect devices

About connections

General guidance on connecting devices and cable quality.

Antenna port

How to connect antenna signal through set-top boxes or recorders.

HDMI ports

Details about HDMI connections and quality.

HDMI ARC

Using HDMI ARC for audio return channel.

HDMI CEC – EasyLink

Operating connected devices with the TV remote via HDMI CEC.

DVI to HDMI

Connecting devices with DVI output using an adapter.

Audio Out - Optical

Connecting audio output via optical cable.

Scart

Using the SCART connection for video and audio.

Common interface – CAM

Using CI+ for conditional access and CAM modules.

Set-top box – STB

Connecting a set-top box (digital receiver) to the TV.

Home Theatre System - HTS

Connect with HDMI ARC

Connecting HTS using HDMI ARC for audio.

Audio to video synchronisation (sync)

Adjusting audio and video sync for HTS.

Audio Out settings

Adjusting audio output delay, format, and leveling.

Blu-ray Disc player

Connecting a Blu-ray disc player.

DVD player

Connecting a DVD player.

Game console

Best Setting

Setting the TV for optimal gaming.

USB Hard Drive

What you need

Requirements for using a USB Hard Drive for pause/record.

Formatting

How to format a USB Hard Drive for the TV.

USB flash drive

Viewing media from USB

Viewing photos, music, and videos from a USB flash drive.

Camcorder - HDMI

Connecting camcorder

Connecting a camcorder via HDMI.

Computer

Connect to TV

Connecting a computer to use the TV as a monitor.

Best Setting for Computer

Optimizing TV settings for computer use.

Headphones

Connecting and Volume

Connecting headphones and adjusting volume.

Switch on

On, Standby or Off

How to turn the TV on, put it in standby, or switch it off.

TV Buttons Operation

Using TV buttons when the remote is unavailable.

Sleep timer

Setting the TV to switch to standby automatically.

Switch Off Timer

Deactivating the automatic switch-off feature.

Remote control

Key overview

Explanation of remote control buttons.

IR sensor

Location and function of the infrared sensor.

Batteries

How to insert and replace remote control batteries.

Cleaning the remote

How to clean the remote control.

TV channels

Channel Lists

Managing and viewing available TV channels.

About channel lists

Information on channel display, icons, and radio stations.

Open a channel list

How to open and close the channel list.

Filter a channel list

Setting filters for the channel list.

Watching TV channels

How to tune to channels and switch between them.

Lock a channel

Preventing children from accessing specific channels.

Parental rating

Setting age ratings to lock programs.

Set or change the lock code

How to set or change the parental lock code.

Subtitles and subtitle language

Managing subtitles and preferred languages.

Subtitles for analogue channels

Enabling subtitles for analogue channels.

Audio language

Selecting preferred audio languages for broadcasts.

Favourite channels

Creating and managing a list of favourite channels.

Reorder channels

Rearranging channels within the Favourites list.

Text / Teletext

Using Teletext features and pages.

Text options

Customizing Teletext display.

Channel installation - Antenna, Cable

Update channels

Automatically updating or manually starting channel updates.

New channels

How to find and manage newly added channels.

Reinstall channels

Reinstalling all channels or performing a full TV reinstallation.

DVB-T or DVB-C

Settings for DVB-T and DVB-C reception.

Manual Installation

Manually installing analogue TV channels.

Free / Scrambled

Selecting channel types based on subscription.

Reception Quality

Checking and improving digital channel signal quality.

TV guide

What you need

Requirements for using the TV guide.

Using the TV guide

How to open, navigate, and use the TV guide.

Change day

Navigating through different days in the TV guide.

Set a reminder

Setting reminders for upcoming TV programs.

Search by genre

Finding programs based on genre.

List of reminders

Viewing and managing set reminders.

Set a Recording

How to set a recording for a TV program.

Recording and pause TV

Recording

Guide to recording digital TV broadcasts.

What you need for recording

Requirements for recording TV programs.

Record now

How to immediately record the current program.

Schedule a recording

Scheduling future programs for recording.

List of recordings

Viewing and managing recorded programs.

Recording Conflicts

Resolving issues with overlapping recording schedules.

Manual Recording

Manually scheduling recordings without TV guide data.

Watch a Recording

How to play back recorded programs.

Pause TV

What you need for pause TV

Requirements for pausing TV broadcasts.

Pause a programme

How to pause and resume a live broadcast.

Replay broadcast

Replaying short segments of the current broadcast.

Sources

Switch to a device

Selecting and switching between connected input sources.

From standby

Switching on devices from TV standby mode.

EasyLink operation

Using EasyLink to control connected devices.

Timers and clock

Sleep timer

Setting the TV to automatically switch to standby.

Clock settings

Setting and correcting the TV clock time.

Switch off timer

Deactivating the automatic power-off feature.

Videos, Photos and Music

From a USB connection

Viewing media files from USB drives.

Play your videos

Playing video files from connected storage.

View your photos

Displaying photo files from connected storage.

Slideshow with music

Creating slideshows with background music.

Photo options

Customizing slideshow settings.

Play your music

Playing music files

Playing music files from connected storage.

Settings

Picture settings

Adjusting various picture settings.

Select a picture style

Choosing preset picture styles for easy adjustment.

Customise a style

Modifying and saving custom picture settings.

Restore a style

Resetting picture styles to original settings.

Colour

Adjusting color saturation for the picture.

Contrast

Adjusting the display backlight brightness.

Sharpness

Adjusting the level of detail and clarity in the picture.

Brightness

Adjusting the picture signal brightness level.

Video contrast

Decreasing the range of video contrast.

Gamma

Adjusting picture luminance and contrast settings.

Sharpness settings

Advanced sharpness adjustments like Super resolution.

Format and edges

Adjusting picture format and screen edges.

Sound

Select a sound style

Choosing preset sound styles for easy adjustment.

Bass

Adjusting the level of low tones in the sound.

Treble

Adjusting the level of high tones in the sound.

Surround mode

Setting the sound effect for TV speakers.

Headphones volume

Adjusting volume for connected headphones.

Clear sound

Improving speech clarity in sound settings.

Auto volume levelling

Automatically leveling volume differences.

HDMI1-ARC

Switching off ARC signal if not needed.

TV speakers

Selecting where and how TV sound is heard.

Audio out format

Setting audio output signal for Home Theatre Systems.

Audio out levelling

Leveling sound volume between TV and HTS.

Audio out delay

Adjusting audio delay for HTS synchronization.

Audio out offset

Compensating for HTS sound processing delay.

General settings

Menu language

Changing the language of TV menus.

Clock settings

Setting and correcting the TV clock automatically or manually.

Time zone

Setting the TV's time zone.

TV placement

Adjusting TV placement settings for sound reproduction.

Factory settings

Resetting the TV to its original factory settings.

Reinstall TV

Performing a full TV installation.

Location setting

Setting the TV for Home use.

Specifications

Environmental settings

Settings related to energy saving and power management.

Saving energy

Accessing and using Eco settings for energy efficiency.

Energy saving picture style

Using the Picture style for energy conscious settings.

Screen off

Turning off the TV screen to save energy.

Auto switch off

Understanding the automatic TV power-off feature.

Inactive devices off

Switching off connected inactive HDMI-CEC devices.

Power management

Checking power consumption based on settings.

European energy label

Information on the TV's energy efficiency.

Product Fiche

Detailed product specifications for 4201 series.

Reception for PxH / PxT models

Reception details

Details on aerial input, tuner bands, and video/audio playback.

Display

Type

Model types and screen sizes for the 4201 series.

Display resolution

Specific display resolutions for different models.

Power

Product specifications

General power and environmental specifications.

Dimensions and weights

For 4201 series

Dimensions and weights for 32Pxx4201 and 40Pxx4201 models.

Connectivity

For PxK4101, PxK4201

Connectivity options for PxK series TVs.

TV Rear Connections

Description of rear panel connections.

TV Side Connections

Description of side panel connections.

For PxH/PxT/PFT models

Connectivity for specific PxH/PxT/PFT models.

Sound Specifications

For 4201 series

Sound specifications for 4201 series models.

Multimedia

Supported multimedia connections

Supported USB devices and file types.

Software

Software update

Steps to update the TV software using a USB device.

Software version

How to view the current TV software version.

Open source software

Information about open source software used in the TV.

Open source license

Details of open source licenses and obtaining source code.

Troubleshooting and support

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common TV problems.

Channel issues

Issues with finding or listing channels.

General troubleshooting

Troubleshooting power and sound issues.

Picture problems

Problems related to picture quality and display.

Sound problems

Issues with sound output.

Connection issues

Troubleshooting connection issues, especially HDMI.

EasyLink troubleshooting

Troubleshooting EasyLink functionality.

USB media not showing

Solutions for USB media not being recognized.

Choppy USB playback

Reasons for choppy playback from USB files.

No sound or poor sound quality

Diagnosing and fixing sound issues.

Register your TV

Information on registering the TV for benefits.

Help

Accessing on-screen help and the home menu.

Online help

Accessing support

Accessing online support and FAQs.

Consumer Care / Repair

Contacting support

Contacting support for service or repairs.

Safety and care

Safety

Important safety instructions and warnings.

Secure TV from falling

Instructions for securing the TV to prevent tipping.

Risk of electric shock or fire

Warnings about electrical hazards and fire risks.

Risk of injury or damage

Precautions against injury and damage from handling the TV.

Risk of injury from toppling

Preventing injuries from toppling or climbing.

Risk of swallowing batteries

Warning about small children swallowing batteries.

Risk of overheating

Ensuring adequate ventilation to prevent overheating.

Lightning storms safety

Safety precautions during lightning storms.

Risk of hearing damage

Avoiding hearing damage from headphone use.

Low temperatures handling

Handling the TV in low temperatures.

Humidity and condensation

Information on condensation and humidity.

Screen care

Cleaning the screen

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the TV screen.

Terms of use, copyrights and licenses

Terms of use

Legal terms and conditions for using the product.

CE compliance

Declaration of conformity with EU directives.

Compliance with EMF

Philips' commitment to EMF standards.

Copyrights and licenses

Information on HDMI trademarks and licensing.

Dolby trademark

Dolby trademark information.

MHEG software copyright

Copyright information for MHEG software.

Kensington trademark

Kensington trademark information.

Other trademarks

General information on other trademarks.

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