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Philips 43PUS8079 User Manual

Philips 43PUS8079
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Philips 43PUS8079 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Screen Size43 inches
Resolution4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
Panel TypeLED
Smart TVYes
Operating SystemAndroid TV
AmbilightYes
HDMI Ports4
USB Ports2
Refresh Rate60 Hz
Audio Output20 W
Wi-FiYes
BluetoothYes
HDR SupportHLG

Summary

Home Screen Overview

Sources

Select SOURCES to view and change to available sources in this TV.

Highlights on your home screen

Discover movies and shows from services and popular apps via tabs like Home, Channels, Apps and Search.

Favourite Apps

Your favourite Apps are placed on the first row, ordered by business agreements.

YouTube and Netflix

This row contains Recommended, Subscriptions or Trending YouTube and Netflix videos.

Accessing settings from Home

Access All Settings, Frequent settings, and Quick menu via icons on the Home screen.

TV Guide

Select TV Guide to open the TV Guide of your installed TV channels.

Get Support

2.1. Identify and Register your TV

Find TV model number and serial number; register your TV for support and benefits.

2.2. TV Help and User Manual

Access TV information, How-to guides, diagnose, update software, and user manual.

2.3. TV Diagnose and Self-diagnose

Run diagnostic tests to check TV condition, picture, sound, network, and remote control.

2.4. Consumer Care / Repair

Contact the Consumer Care hotline for support and repair services.

Quick Guide

3.1. Remote Control

Overview of remote buttons, including hidden keys, and their functions for TV operation.

3.2. IR sensor

Location and function of the TV's IR sensor for remote control commands.

3.3. Batteries and Cleaning

Instructions for replacing remote control batteries and cleaning the remote.

Setting Up

4.1. Read the Safety Instructions

Important safety guidelines to read before using the TV.

4.2. TV Placement

Tips on optimal TV placement for viewing, Ambilight, and wall mounting specifications.

4.3. Turn on TV

Steps to connect the power cable and turn the TV on or put it into standby mode.

Connections

5.1. Connectivity guide

Guidelines for connecting devices with high-quality cables for optimal picture and sound.

5.2. Antenna

Instructions for connecting an antenna or distribution system to the TV's antenna socket.

5.3. Satellite

How to attach the satellite F-type connector to the TV's satellite connection.

5.4. Video Device

HDMI connection details for best picture/sound quality, including copy protection (HDCP).

5.5. Audio Device

Information regarding connecting audio devices to the TV.

5.6. Mobile Device

Using Screen Mirroring to view mobile content on TV, and how to stop or block devices.

Headphones

Connecting headphones and adjusting their volume.

5.7. Other Device

Information on using CAM with Smart Card (CI+) for conditional access.

5.8. Computer

Connecting a computer to the TV to use it as a PC monitor via HDMI.

Switch Source

6.1. Source List

Open the sources menu to view and switch between connected devices.

6.2. Rename Device

Procedure to rename connected input sources via the TV's settings menu.

Channels

7.1. About Channels and Switch Channels

How to watch TV channels, switch between them, and use the channel list.

7.2. Install Channel

Manual search for channels, update channels, quick/advanced reinstallation, and frequency settings.

7.3. Channel List

Opening, options, renaming, and filtering the channel list.

7.4. Favourite Channels

Creating, editing, removing, and reordering favourite channel lists.

7.5. Text / Teletext

Using Teletext for subtitles, information, and options like freeze page and dual screen.

7.6. Streaming Channels

How to watch free streaming channels and manage advertising privacy settings.

TV Guide

8.1. What You Need

Information on viewing current and scheduled TV programmes via the TV guide.

8.2. Using the TV Guide

How to open, tune to programmes, view details, update, and search by genre in the TV Guide.

Freeview Play (for UK models)

9.1. About Freeview Play

Overview of Freeview Play features: missed programmes, on-demand, channels, and services.

9.2. Using Freeview Play

Steps to open, search, and navigate Freeview Play players and programmes.

9.3. TV Guide on Freeview Play

How to use the TV guide with Freeview Play, including changing days and accessibility preferences.

Videos, Photos and Music

10.1. From a USB Connection

Viewing photos, playing music, and videos from a connected USB flash or hard drive.

10.2. From a Computer or NAS

Streaming media from a computer or NAS over the home network.

10.3. Photos

Viewing photos, slideshows, and adjusting photo display options.

10.4. Videos

Playing video files, controlling playback, and adjusting subtitle and audio settings.

10.5. Music

Playing music files and adjusting music playback options.

Open TV Setting Menus

11.1. Quick Menu and Frequent Settings

Accessing quick settings and common TV functions via the Quick Menu.

11.2. All Settings

Navigating through Picture, Sound, and other advanced settings menus.

11.3. Eco Settings

Adjusting energy-saving settings like screen off and TV switch-off timers.

Gaming Control Bar

Activation and deactivation

How to launch and close the gaming control bar for enhanced gaming experience.

Dashboard

Information displayed in the gaming dashboard: input lag, frame rate, resolution, content type.

Settings

Adjusting gaming-related settings like crosshair, shadow control, and audio output.

Smart TV and Apps

13.1. Setup Smart TV

Initial setup for Smart TV, including connection configuration and agreeing to terms.

13.2. Store of Apps

Browsing and installing apps from the Apps tab, categorized by content type.

Netflix

Amazon Prime Video

YouTube

Alexa

17.1. About Alexa

Overview of Amazon Alexa voice control, requirements, and availability.

17.2. Using Alexa

Steps to set up Alexa client service on the TV and link your Amazon account.

17.3. Alexa Voice Commands

Examples of voice commands for changing channels, volume, and controlling TV functions.

Google Assistant

Software

19.1. Update Software

Methods to search for and update TV software via Internet or USB.

19.2. Software Version

How to view the current TV software version.

19.3. Automatic Software Update

Enabling or disabling automatic software updates for the TV.

19.4. View Software Update History

Displaying a list of successfully installed software versions.

Environmental

20.1. European Energy Label

Information on the TV's energy efficiency class and power consumption.

20.2. EPREL Registration Number

List of EPREL registration numbers for different TV models.

20.3. End of Use

Disposal instructions for old products and batteries, and recycling information.

Specifications

21.1. Power

Power requirements and ambient temperature specifications for the TV.

21.2. Reception

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

21.3. Display Resolution

Diagonal screen sizes and display resolutions supported by the TV.

21.4. Supported Input Resolution

Supported computer/video and video-only resolutions and refresh rates.

21.5. Sound

Sound specifications including output power, Dolby features, and AI sound.

21.6. Multimedia

Supported multimedia connections and file systems.

21.7. Connectivity

Overview of TV side and bottom ports, including HDMI, USB, Antenna, and Network.

Troubleshooting

22.1. Tips

General tips for finding solutions, using keywords, and accessing support resources.

22.2. Switch On

Troubleshooting steps for when the TV does not switch on or makes creaking sounds.

22.3. Remote Control

Troubleshooting issues with the remote control not responding or having empty batteries.

22.4. Channels

Solutions for finding no digital channels, disappeared channels, or poor reception.

22.5. Satellite

Troubleshooting satellite reception, finding satellites, and channel list issues.

22.6. Picture

Resolving issues with no picture, distorted picture, sound but no picture, or poor picture quality.

22.7. Sound

Troubleshooting no sound, poor sound quality, or distorted sound from connected devices.

22.8. HDMI - UHD

Addressing issues with HDMI device recognition, picture distortion, and UHD signal quality.

22.9. USB

Troubleshooting for photos, videos, music not showing, or choppy playback from USB devices.

22.10. Wi-Fi and Internet

Resolving issues with Wi-Fi network, internet connection, or slow connection speeds.

22.11. Wrong Menu Language

Steps to change the TV menu language back to the correct language.

Safety and Care

23.1. Safety

Important safety instructions regarding electric shock, fire, injury, and damage to the TV.

23.2. Screen Care

Guidelines for cleaning the TV screen and avoiding damage from stationary images.

Terms of Use

Copyrights

25.1. HDMI

HDMI trademark information.

25.2. HEVC Advance

Information about HEVC patents.

25.3. DTS:X

DTS:X patent and trademark information.

25.4. Dolby ATMOS

Dolby ATMOS trademark and licensing information.

25.5. Wi-Fi Alliance

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED trademark information.

25.6. Other Trademarks

Acknowledgement of other registered and unregistered trademarks.

Open Source

26.1. Open Source Software

Information on the availability of source code for copyrighted open source software packages.

26.2. Open Source License

Description of licenses for TP Vision Europe B.V. TV software, including GPL and LGPL.

Disclaimer regarding services and/or software offered by third parties

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