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Philips 40PFT4101 User Manual

Philips 40PFT4101
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Philips 40PFT4101 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPhilips
Model40PFT4101
CategoryLED TV
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 TV Tour

2 Setting Up Your Philips TV

2.1 Read Safety Instructions First

Emphasizes reading safety instructions before using the TV for safe operation.

2.5 Antenna and 2.6 Satellite Connections

3 Connecting External Devices

HDMI and EasyLink Functionality

Details HDMI connections, ARC, CEC (EasyLink), and quality for optimal audio-visual transfer.

3.3 Set-Top Box (STB) Connection

3.4 Satellite Receiver Connection

3.5 Home Theatre System (HTS) Setup

3.6 Blu-ray Disc Player Connection

3.7 DVD Player Connection

3.8 Game Console Setup and Display

3.9 USB Hard Drive Usage and Setup

USB Hard Drive Requirements and Installation

Lists requirements, installation, and formatting for USB Hard Drives for pause/record functionality.

3.10 USB Flash Drive Media Access

4 Switching On and TV Controls

4.1 Powering On, Standby, and Off

Instructions for switching the TV on, putting it into standby, or switching it off.

5 Remote Control Functions

5.1 Remote Key Overview and Usage

A detailed breakdown of the remote control buttons and their functions.

6 TV Channels and Viewing Options

6.2 Watching TV Channels

Instructions on tuning to channels, switching channels, and using the channel list.

Channel Access Controls and Subtitles

Lock Channels and Parental Ratings

How to lock channels and set parental ratings to restrict content access.

7 Channel Installation Procedures

Channel Scan Settings and Options

Channel Scan Configuration Methods

Configuring symbol rate, network frequency, and scan methods for channel searching.

7.4 Manual Channel Installation

8 TV Guide Functionality

8.2 Navigating the TV Guide

How to open, navigate, and use the TV guide for programme information.

Setting Programme Recordings

9 Recording and Pause TV

9.1 Recording TV Programmes

What is needed and how to record digital TV broadcasts.

Record Now and Schedule Recordings

Instructions for immediately recording or scheduling future programmes.

Recording Management and Conflict Resolution

Managing recordings, viewing lists, and resolving recording conflicts.

Manual Recording and Playback

9.2 Pause TV Operations

Pausing and Resuming Broadcasts

Steps to pause and resume a live TV broadcast, including using playback controls.

10 Source Selection and Input Management

10.1 Switching Between Connected Devices

How to select and switch between different connected input devices via the Sources menu.

12 Media Playback from USB Storage

12.1 Accessing USB Media Files

How to view photos, play music, and videos from connected USB devices.

12.2 Playing Video Files

Steps to play videos from a USB device and use playback controls.

12.3 Viewing Photo Files

How to view photos from a USB device, including starting a slideshow.

Media Playback Features and Options

12.4 Playing Music Files from USB

How to play music files from a USB device and use music playback controls.

13 Settings and TV Customization

13.1 Picture Settings Overview

How to select preset picture styles or customize picture settings like colour and contrast.

Picture Styles and Customization

Selecting preset picture styles, customizing them, and setting TV location.

Detailed Picture Adjustment Options

Adjusting colour saturation, contrast brightness, and sharpness for optimal picture.

Advanced Picture Settings

Colour, Temperature, and Contrast Settings

Fine-tuning colour, temperature, contrast modes, and dynamic contrast for picture quality.

Picture Settings Refinements

Sharpness and Image Enhancement Features

Adjusting sharpness, resolution, noise reduction, and MPEG artefacts.

Picture Shift and Sound Settings

13.2 Sound Settings Overview

Selecting preset sound styles for easy adjustment of audio preferences.

Sound Styles and Tone Adjustments

Selecting sound styles and adjusting bass and treble levels for audio.

Advanced Sound Adjustments

Audio Sync and General Settings Management

Timer, Placement, and System Settings

Technical Specifications and Reception

Hardware Specifications Summary

15 Software Management and Information

15.1 Software Update Process

Step-by-step guide to updating the TV's software using a USB memory device.

16 Troubleshooting and Support

16.1 Troubleshooting Guides

Common issues and solutions for channels, general TV operation, picture, and sound problems.

Picture and Sound Problems

Addressing issues like no picture, distorted picture, sound but no picture, and poor reception.

Troubleshooting Connections and USB Media

Online Support and Service Information

17 Safety and Care Guidelines

17.1 Important Safety Instructions

Crucial safety instructions and warnings to prevent injury or damage to the TV and user.

Securing TV and Electrical Safety Precautions

Securing the TV to prevent falls and warnings about electrical hazards.

Preventing Injury, Damage, and Overheating Risks

Precautions against injury, damage from improper handling, overheating, and battery hazards.

Environmental Safety and Screen Care

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