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Philips 50PUG7406 User Manual

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Table of Contents

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Philips 50PUG7406 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Screen Size50 inches
Resolution4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
Display TechnologyLED
Smart TVYes
Operating SystemAndroid TV
HDMI Ports3
USB Ports2
Audio Output20W
AmbilightYes
Refresh Rate60Hz
Wi-FiYes
BluetoothYes
HDRHLG

Summary

Home Screen

1.1 Home Screen and Channels

Explains the Home launcher, apps, and Live TV rows.

1.2 Open the Home Screen

Steps to open and navigate the Home screen.

1.3 Home Screen Update

Details new features and navigation of the updated Home launcher.

Setting Up

2.1 Read Safety

Importance of reading safety instructions before use.

2.2 TV Stand and Wall Mounting

Instructions for installing the TV stand and wall mount.

2.3 Tips on Placement

Guidance on optimal TV placement and viewing distance.

2.4 Power Cable

Instructions for connecting the power cable safely.

2.5 Antenna Cable

Steps for connecting the antenna cable to the TV.

Remote Control

3.1 Key Overview (Type 1)

Explains the buttons on the Type 1 remote control (Top and Middle sections).

3.2 Key Overview (Type 2)

Explains the buttons on the Type 2 remote control (Bottom, Top, Middle sections).

3.3 Pair Your Remote Control to the TV

Steps to pair the remote control with the TV using Bluetooth.

3.4 Voice Search

Instructions on how to use the voice search feature.

3.5 IR Sensor

Information about the TV's infrared sensor.

3.6 Batteries

Instructions for replacing remote control batteries.

3.7 Cleaning

How to clean the remote control.

Switching On and Off

Channel Installation

5.1 First Time to Install Channels

Guide for initial channel installation during TV setup.

5.2 Antenna

Steps for performing antenna channel installation.

5.3 Cable Installation

Steps for performing cable channel installation.

5.4 Channel Installation Options

Options for hiding or renaming channels.

Channels

6.1 About Channels and Switch Channels

How to watch and switch between TV channels.

6.2 Channel Lists

Information about channel lists and searching for channels.

Channel List Sorting

How to sort and filter channel lists by preference.

Channel List Copy

Copying channel lists to and from a USB flash drive.

6.3 Watching channels

How to tune to channels and change them.

Parental Controls

Locking channels and setting PIN codes for content restrictions.

Program Restrictions

Setting parental ratings to restrict program viewing.

Inputs Blocked

Locking input sources to prevent unauthorized access.

Change PIN

How to set or reset the TV's PIN code.

6.4 Favorite Channels

How to create and manage favorite channel lists for quick access.

Connect Devices

7.1 About Connections

General guide to connecting external devices to the TV.

HDMI ARC

Explanation of the HDMI ARC connection for audio return.

HDMI CEC

How to use HDMI CEC for controlling connected devices.

Device Auto Power Off

Setting connected HDMI devices to power off automatically.

TV Auto Power On

Enabling the TV to power on from connected HDMI devices.

HDMI EDID Version

Checking the HDMI EDID version number.

CEC Device List

Viewing the list of connected HDMI CEC devices.

7.2 Home Theater System - HTS

Connecting a Home Theater System (HTS) to the TV.

Connect with HDMI ARC

Using HDMI ARC for connecting a Home Theater System.

Audio to video synchronization (sync)

Adjusting audio sync for Home Theater Systems.

7.3 Video Device

Connecting video devices using HDMI ports.

Copy protection

Explanation of HDCP copy protection for HDMI ports.

7.4 Audio Device

Connecting audio devices via optical or headphone jacks.

Digital Audio Out - Optical

Using the optical audio output for sound.

Headphones

Connecting headphones to the TV's audio jack.

7.5 USB Hard Drive

Requirements and installation for USB hard drives.

What You Need

Minimum disk space for pausing and recording broadcasts.

Installation

Steps for installing and formatting a USB hard drive.

Warning

Warnings about USB hard drive formatting and usage.

Formatting

Detailed steps for formatting a USB hard drive.

To assign the storage device for PVR and Time shift...

Assigning a USB device for PVR and Time shift functions.

7.6 USB Flash Drive

Viewing media files (photos, music, videos) from a USB flash drive.

7.7 Computer

How to connect a computer to the TV and use it as a monitor.

Bluetooth®

8.1 What You Need

Requirements for connecting wireless Bluetooth devices.

Attention - Audio to Video synchronization

Information about potential Bluetooth audio latency issues.

8.2 Pairing a Device

Steps to pair a Bluetooth device with the TV.

8.3 Select a Device

How to select a paired Bluetooth device for audio output.

8.4 Rename a Device

How to rename a paired Bluetooth device.

8.5 Remove a Device

How to disconnect or remove a paired Bluetooth device.

Connect your Android TV

9.1 Network and Internet

Setting up network and internet connections for the TV.

Home Network

Connecting the TV to a home network wirelessly or wired.

Problems

Troubleshooting common network connection issues.

Connect to Network

Steps for establishing wireless and wired network connections.

Network settings

Configuring proxy and IP settings for network connection.

9.2 Google Account

Signing in to a Google Account to access services and personalization.

Sign In

Instructions to sign in to your Google Account on the TV.

Apps

10.1 About Apps

Overview of apps available on the TV and the Google Play Store.

10.2 Google Play

Using Google Play for Movies, TV, Music, and Games.

Payments

Adding payment methods to your Google Account for purchases.

10.3 Start or Stop an App

How to start, stop, and manage apps on the TV.

10.4 Manage Apps

Managing installed apps for performance optimization.

Sources

11.1 Switch to a device

How to select and switch between different connected input sources.

One Touch Play

Using One Touch Play with compatible HDMI CEC devices.

Settings

12.1 TV Options

Accessing core TV settings like Picture, Sound, Power, and more.

Picture

Adjusting various picture settings for optimal viewing.

Sound

Adjusting various sound settings for clear audio.

Closed Captions

Enabling or disabling closed captions for dialogue.

Power

Setting power saving timers and auto-off features.

Ginga

Enabling or disabling the Ginga feature (Brazil only).

Advanced Options

Accessing more detailed advanced settings.

Settings

Viewing the main settings menu structure.

12.2 Picture Settings

Detailed picture settings like mode, display mode, and aspect ratio.

Picture Mode

Selecting preset picture modes like Standard, Vivid, Movie.

Dolby Vision Notification

Managing notifications for Dolby Vision content playback.

Display Mode

Adjusting picture aspect ratio and zoom for screen filling.

Other Picture Settings

Adjusting backlight, brightness, contrast, hue, and sharpness.

Advanced Video

Accessing advanced video processing settings.

12.3 Sound Settings

Configuring audio modes and speaker output preferences.

Sound Mode

Selecting sound modes like Game, Movie, Music, or Dialog.

Other Sound Settings

Configuring speaker output and advanced audio processing.

Digital Output

Settings for optical and HDMI ARC digital audio signals.

Digital Output Delay

Adjusting audio sync delay for output devices.

DTS night mode

Enabling DTS night mode for quieter listening.

Dolby Audio Processing

Advanced Dolby audio features like Volume Leveler and Dialogue Enhancer.

USB Audio

Enabling audio output through a connected USB audio device.

12.4 Power Settings

Setting sleep timers and auto power on/off features.

Set Sleep timer

Setting the TV to turn off automatically after a preset time.

Set screen off to save energy consumption

Turning off the TV screen to conserve energy.

Set TV switch off timer

Setting a timer for the TV to switch off automatically.

No Signal Auto Power Off

Automatically powering off the TV when no signal is detected.

Set auto sleep timer

Setting the TV to enter standby mode after inactivity.

12.5 Advanced Options

Accessing advanced audio and language settings.

Audio

Setting the preferred audio language for broadcasts.

MTS

Switching sound modes for analog channels (Mono, SAP, Stereo).

Ginga Setup

Configuring and enabling the Ginga feature.

Power

Setting timers for energy saving functions.

Usage & Diagnostics

Enabling diagnostic data sharing with Google.

Picture

Adjusting picture settings for display quality.

Sound

Adjusting sound settings for audio output.

Accessibility

Activating special functions for users with disabilities.

Ambilight

Adjusting Ambilight lighting effects on the TV.

Storage

Checking the available device storage space.

Home Screen

Customizing the home screen layout and app order.

Retail Mode

Turning retail mode on or off for store display.

Google Assistant

Adjusting settings for Google Assistant functionality.

Chromecast built-in

Adjusting settings for the Chromecast built-in feature.

Screen Saver

Adjusting screen saver settings for display protection.

Location

Setting the TV's location status.

12.7 Reboot

Instructions on how to reboot the TV for performance.

12.8 Factory Reset

Resetting all TV settings to their original factory defaults.

12.9 Clock and Language Settings

Settings for menu language, audio language, clock, and timers.

Menu Language

Changing the language of the TV's user interface.

Audio Language

Setting the preferred audio language for broadcasts.

Clock

Adjusting date, time, and time zone settings.

Timer

Setting auto power on and auto power off timers.

12.10 Accessibility Settings

Features for users with visual or hearing impairments.

Accessibility for blind or partially sighted people

Enabling audio description for visually impaired users.

Visually Impaired

Options for visually impaired users, including audio adjustments.

Videos, Photos, Music & Text

13.1 From a USB Connection

Viewing media files from a connected USB flash drive.

13.2 Play your Videos

How to play video files from a USB drive, including playback controls.

Show Info

Displaying information about the video file.

Display Mode

Adjusting the display mode for video playback.

Picture

Adjusting picture settings specifically for video playback.

Sound

Adjusting sound settings specifically for video playback.

Sound Tracks

Displaying available soundtracks for a video.

Last Memory

Resuming video playback from the last stopped point.

13.3 View your Photos

How to view photos from a USB drive.

View Photos

Steps to view individual photos and use photo options.

Sort

Sorting photo files by preference.

Media Type

Sorting photo files by their media type.

Thumbnail Size

Changing the size of photo thumbnails.

Copy

Copying files to a preferred folder.

Paste

Pasting copied files into a folder.

Delete

Deleting selected files.

Recursive parser

Selecting a parser for photo files.

Photo Frame

Starting the photo frame slideshow mode.

Photo Options

Options for viewing photos, such as pause, repeat, shuffle, duration.

13.4 Play your Music

How to play music files from a USB drive.

13.5 View your Text

How to preview text files from a USB drive.

TV guide

14.1 TV Guide Data

Information about the availability of TV Guide data.

14.2 Using the TV Guide

Steps to open and use the TV Guide feature.

Recording and Time Shift

15.1 Record Options

Options for recording, device info, schedule list, and time shift.

Record List

Viewing and managing recorded programs.

Device Info

Checking the storage device information for recording.

Schedule List

Scheduling upcoming programs for recording.

Time Shift Mode

Enabling and using the Time Shift recording mode.

15.2 Recording

What is needed to record digital TV broadcasts.

What You Need

Requirements for recording TV programs, including storage.

To assign a storage device for recording...

Assigning a USB device for storing recorded content.

Record a program

How to record a program instantly or schedule it.

Record Now

Instructions to immediately record the current program.

Schedule a Recording or Reminder

Scheduling future recordings or setting reminders.

List of Recordings

Viewing the list of all recorded programs.

Watch a Recording

How to select and play a recorded program.

15.3 Time Shift

How to pause and resume live TV broadcasts.

What You Need

Requirements for using the Time Shift function.

To assign a storage device for Time shift...

Assigning a USB device for Time Shift data storage.

Pause a program

Steps to pause and resume a live TV broadcast.

Replay

Replaying recent segments of a live broadcast.

Smartphones and Tablets

16.1 Google Cast

How to cast content from mobile devices to the TV.

What You Need

Requirements for using the Google Cast feature.

Apps with Google Cast

Examples of popular apps that support Google Cast.

Cast to Your TV

Step-by-step guide to casting content from a mobile device.

Netflix

Software

18.1 Update Software

Instructions for updating the TV's software via USB or Internet.

Local Updates

Updating software using a computer and USB flash drive.

Update from Internet

Updating software directly from the internet.

18.2 Software Version

How to view the current TV software version and details.

18.3 Open Source Licenses

Viewing the open-source licenses used by the TV software.

Specifications

19.1 Environmental

Information regarding product disposal and environmental impact.

End of Use

Guidelines for disposing of old products and batteries correctly.

19.2 Power

Specifications related to power consumption and saving features.

19.3 Operating System

Details about the TV's operating system (Android 10).

19.4 Reception

Information about the TV's reception capabilities and tuner bands.

19.5 Display Type

Specifications for screen size and resolution.

19.6 Display Input Resolution

Supported input resolutions and refresh rates for video.

Supported Computer/Video resolution

Detailed list of supported computer and video resolutions.

19.7 Connectivity

Overview of all TV ports and connectivity options.

19.8 Sound

Specifications regarding the TV's audio output power and features.

19.9 Multimedia

Supported multimedia file formats, codecs, and USB file systems.

Help and Support

20.1 Register your TV

Benefits and process of registering your TV.

20.2 Using Help

How to access and utilize the TV's built-in help function.

20.3 Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for TV operation problems.

Switch On and Remote Control

Troubleshooting TV power issues and remote control unresponsiveness.

Creaking sound at startup or switch off

Explanation of normal creaking sounds from the TV chassis.

TV does not respond to the remote control

Solutions for an unresponsive remote control, including battery check.

The TV goes back to standby after showing the Philips startup screen

Understanding the normal startup screen behavior.

The standby light keeps on blinking

Troubleshooting the issue of a blinking standby light.

Channels

Troubleshooting problems finding digital channels during installation.

PIN Code

Information about setting and managing the PIN code for restrictions.

Picture

Troubleshooting common picture-related issues and distortions.

Sound

Troubleshooting common sound-related issues and quality problems.

HDMI and USB

Troubleshooting issues with HDMI and USB connections and playback.

Choppy playback of USB files

Reasons for choppy playback of files from USB storage devices.

Network

Troubleshooting common network connectivity problems.

Bluetooth®

Troubleshooting Bluetooth pairing and connection issues.

Wrong Menu Language

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

20.4 Online Help

Accessing Philips TV support resources online.

20.5 Support and Repair

Contacting customer support and information on repairs.

TV model number and serial number

Where to locate the TV's model and serial numbers.

Warning

A warning against attempting self-repair of the TV.

Safety and Care

21.1 Safety

Important safety instructions and precautions for TV usage.

Important

General safety precautions to read before using the TV.

Risk of Electric Shock or Fire

Hazards related to electric shock, water, and heat exposure.

Risk of Injury or Damage to the TV

Precautions to prevent personal injury or damage to the TV.

Stability Hazards

Hazards associated with TV stability, tipping, and furniture placement.

Risk of Batteries

Hazards associated with batteries, including ingestion and leakage.

Risk of Overheating

Precautions to prevent the TV from overheating due to poor ventilation.

Lightning Storms

Safety measures to take during lightning storms.

Risk of Hearing Damage

Warnings about potential hearing damage from high volume usage.

Low Temperatures

Precautions for handling the TV in low temperature environments.

Humidity

Information regarding condensation and humidity effects.

21.2 Screen Care

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the TV screen.

Terms of Use

Terms of warranty - Risk of injury, damage to TV or void of warranty!

Warranty conditions and risks of attempting self-repair.

Pixel characteristics

Explanation of pixel variations and standards.

Backlight characteristics

Information on backlight characteristics like Mura effect.

Copyrights

23.1 HDMI

Information regarding HDMI trademarks and logos.

23.2 HEVC Advance

Information about HEVC patents and decoding.

23.3 Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos

Details on Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos trademarks and licensing.

23.4 DTS-HD

Details on DTS-HD trademarks and licensing.

23.5 DTVi

Information regarding the DTVi brand and logo registration.

23.6 Wi-Fi Alliance

Information about the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo.

23.7 Kensington

Information regarding Kensington trademarks.

23.8 Other Trademarks

General statement regarding other registered trademarks.

Disclaimer regarding services and/or software offered by third parties

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