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Philips 8887 Series User Manual

Philips 8887 Series
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Philips 8887 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display TypeLED
Smart TVYes
Operating SystemAndroid TV
HDMI Ports4
USB Ports2
Refresh Rate60 Hz
BluetoothYes
Wi-FiYes
Resolution3840 x 2160 (4K Ultra HD)
Screen Size55 inches
HDR SupportHLG
Audio TechnologyDolby
Sound Output20 Watts

Summary

Home Screen

Home Screen and Channels

Explains how to use the Home screen and its channels for content discovery.

Home Screen Update

Details new features and navigation following a Home screen update.

Apps and Smart TV Collection

Describes how to access and manage apps from the TV and collection.

Setting Up

Read Safety

Emphasizes reading safety instructions before using the TV.

TV Stand and Wall Mounting

Instructions for mounting the TV stand or wall mounting bracket.

Tips on Placement

Offers guidance on optimal TV placement for viewing and Ambilight effect.

Power Cable

Details on connecting the power cable securely and safely.

Setting Up

Antenna Cable

Instructions for connecting an antenna cable for TV signal input.

Satellite Dish

Guidance on connecting the satellite F-type connector to the TV.

Remote Control

Key Overview

Explains the functions of the top and middle buttons on the remote control.

Remote Control

Pair Your Remote Control to TV

Steps for pairing the Bluetooth remote control with the TV for advanced features.

Voice Search

Instructions on using voice commands to search for content on the TV.

Keyboard

Overview of the remote control's keyboard and its keys.

Remote Control

IR Sensor

Explains the IR sensor's function and how to avoid blocking it.

Batteries

Guide on how to replace the batteries in the remote control.

Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the remote control safely.

Switching On and Off

On or Standby

Details on how to switch the TV on, off, or to standby mode.

Keys on TV

How to operate basic TV functions using the TV's physical keys.

Channels

Install Channels

Instructions for installing TV channels via antenna or cable.

Channel Lists

About channel lists, icons, and radio stations.

Channels

Channel List sorting

How to filter and sort channel lists based on various criteria.

Watching channels

Instructions on tuning to channels, switching channels, and managing favourites.

Channels

Subtitle Language

Set preferred primary and secondary subtitle languages for programmes.

Subtitles

Instructions on how to switch subtitles On, Off, or Automatic.

Audio Language

Set preferred primary and secondary audio languages for programmes.

Channels

Common Interface

Information on viewing CAM and operator settings for Common Interface slots.

Programme Info

How to view programme details and schedule recordings.

Favourite Channels

About creating and managing lists of favourite channels.

Channels

Create a Favourites List

Step-by-step guide to creating a new list of favourite channels.

Edit Favourites

How to add a consecutive range of channels to a Favourites List.

Remove a Favourites List

Steps to delete an entire Favourites List.

Channels

Text / Teletext

Instructions for opening, closing, and navigating Teletext pages.

Channels

Interactive TV

About iTV, HbbTV, MHEG, and what you need to use it.

Channel Installation

Satellite Installation

About installing satellites, including Unicable and HD+ OpApp.

Start the Installation

Steps to start and perform the satellite installation process.

Satellite Installation Settings

How to change preset satellite installation settings for your country.

Channel Installation

Satellite CAMS

Information on using CAM modules for satellite channel access.

Unicable Setup

Setting up a Unicable system for satellite connection.

Manual Channel Update

How to manually start a channel update process.

Channel Installation

Manual Installation

Intended for expert users to manually add channels from a transponder.

Problems

Troubleshooting common satellite installation and reception problems.

Antenna Installation

Instructions for updating channels via antenna connection.

Update Channels

How to set up automatic channel updates.

Channel Installation

Automatic Channel Update

Details on automatic channel updates and message settings.

Reinstall Channels

Steps to reinstall all channels while keeping other TV settings.

Reinstall TV

How to perform a full TV reinstallation, resetting all settings.

DVB Settings

Settings for DVB-T or DVB-C reception and installation.

Channel Installation

Reception Quality

Checking and improving digital channel reception quality.

Manual Installation

Manually installing analogue TV channels one by one.

Digital Channels

Skipping digital channel search if not offered by the operator.

Analogue Channels

Skipping analogue channel search if not offered by the operator.

Channel Installation

Channel List Copy

Introduction to copying channel lists between TVs using a USB drive.

Copy a Channel List

Instructions for copying the current channel list to a USB drive.

Channel List Version

How to check the current version of the TV channel list.

Upload a Channel List to TV

Methods for uploading a channel list to a TV (installed/not installed).

Channel Installation

To not Installed TVs

Steps to upload a channel list to a TV that is not yet installed.

To Installed TVs

Steps to upload a channel list to an already installed TV.

Connect Devices

About Connections

General guide on connecting devices with high-quality cables.

HDMI ports

Information on HDMI quality, ports, and HDCP copy protection.

HDMI ARC and eARC

Connecting devices with HDMI ARC/eARC for audio return.

HDMI CEC – EasyLink

How to switch on and use EasyLink for HDMI CEC control.

Connect Devices

EasyLink 2.0 sound control

Controlling sound settings of HDMI sound systems via EasyLink 2.0.

CAM with Smart Card – CI+

About CI+ modules for conditional access and premium programs.

Smart Card

How to insert a smart card into the CAM module in the TV.

Connect Devices

Passwords and PIN codes

Setting PIN codes for CAM modules for channel access.

Home Theatre System - HTS

Connecting a Home Theatre System (HTS) via HDMI ARC/eARC.

Problems with HTS sound

Troubleshooting sound issues like loud noise or no sound.

Connect Devices

Smartphones and Tablets

Connecting smartphones and tablets wirelessly via Wi-Fi.

Blu-ray Disc Player

Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player using an HDMI cable.

Bluetooth

Pairing and managing Bluetooth devices like speakers and gamepads.

Headphones

Connecting headphones and adjusting volume separately.

Connect Devices

Game Console

Connecting a game console using a high-speed HDMI cable.

USB Hard Drive

Requirements and installation for using a USB Hard Drive for recording.

Installation

Connecting and formatting a USB Hard Drive before use.

Connect Devices

USB Keyboard

Connecting and configuring a USB keyboard for text input.

USB Flash Drive

Viewing photos and playing media from a USB flash drive.

Photo Camera

Connecting a digital photo camera directly to the TV.

Connect Devices

Camcorder

Connecting a camcorder to the TV using an HDMI cable.

Computer

Connecting a computer to use the TV as a PC monitor.

Note for Nvidia Graphics card users

Graphics card settings for Nvidia users when connecting to TV.

Connect your Android TV

Network and Internet

Connecting the TV to a home network via Wi-Fi or wired connection.

Wireless Connection

Requirements for wireless connection and steps to connect.

Problems

Troubleshooting common wireless network and internet connection issues.

Connect your Android TV

Network Settings

Viewing network status and configuring static IP settings.

Google Account

Signing into Google to access personalized content and apps.

Sign In

Instructions for signing in to your Google Account on the TV.

Connect your Android TV

Android Settings

Viewing installed apps and managing storage space.

Smart TV Collection App

About the Smart TV Collection app and featured apps.

Privacy Settings

Setting privacy preferences for Smart TV Collection apps.

Apps

About Apps

Finding and using apps for enriched TV experiences.

Google Play

Using Google Play for movies, TV shows, music, and games.

Movies and TV

How to rent or buy movies and TV shows via Google Play.

Games

Playing games on TV via Google Play Games.

Apps

Google Play Store

Downloading and installing new apps from the Google Play Store.

Parental controls

Setting parental controls and maturity levels in Google Play Store.

Start or Stop an App

Instructions on how to launch and close applications on the TV.

Lock Apps

About locking apps for children, 18+ rated apps, and restricted profiles.

Apps

Restricted Profile

Creating a restricted profile to limit access to specific apps.

Set Up

Steps to set up a restricted profile on the TV.

Manage Apps

Optimizing app performance by stopping or clearing cache.

Apps

Storage

Viewing TV memory usage for apps, videos, and music.

USB Hard Drive

Extending TV memory using a USB Hard Drive for apps.

Internet

Start Internet

Instructions on how to start the TV's internet browser.

Options on Internet

Exploring additional features within the internet browser.

Quick Menu

Quick Menu

Using the Quick Menu as a Home menu for accessing TV functions.

Sources

Switch to a device

Switching between connected devices like tuners, USB drives, or players.

Device Name and Type

Assigning icons and names to connected devices for easy identification.

Rescan Connections

Rescanning TV connections to update the Sources menu.

Networks

Network

Information on connecting the TV to a network.

Bluetooth

Pairing, selecting, and removing Bluetooth devices.

Pairing a Device

Guidance on pairing wireless devices with the TV.

Settings

Picture

Adjusting picture styles, colour, contrast, sharpness, and brightness.

Picture Style

Selecting preset picture styles like Vivid, Movie, or Game.

Colour, Contrast, Sharpness, Brightness

Adjusting core picture settings for optimal display.

Advanced Picture

Accessing advanced picture settings like noise reduction.

Settings

Advanced Contrast Settings

Adjusting contrast modes for energy saving or picture optimization.

Colour Settings

Adjusting colour enhancement, gamut, and temperature.

HDR Settings

Information on HDR support and automatic switching.

Settings

Motion Settings

Optimizing motion settings for different video content.

Perfect Natural Motion

Sharpening movement and reducing motion judder.

Perfect Clear Motion

Experiencing super motion sharpness and better black levels.

Settings

Sound

Adjusting sound styles, personal mode, and speaker virtualizer.

Sound Style

Selecting preset sound styles like AI mode, Movie, or Music.

Speaker virtualizer

Enabling Dolby Atmos for height dimension in sound.

Settings

DTS Play-Fi

Connecting compatible speakers for wireless surround sound.

DTS Play-Fi Wireless Surround

Setting up surround sound with TV speakers and DTS Play-Fi devices.

DTS Play-Fi Home Theater

Creating immersive home theater audio with Play-Fi speakers.

Settings

Surround Sound

Selecting surround effects like Upmix or Standard.

Custom Equaliser

Adjusting frequency bands in Custom Equaliser for specific sound.

DRC

Selecting the preferred Dynamic Range Control (DRC) setting.

Settings

Advanced Sound Settings

Adjusting volume control, delta volume, and audio output settings.

Room Calibration

Calibrating TV speakers to optimize sound quality for your room.

Audio Out Settings

Selecting where TV sound is played and how it's controlled.

Settings

Ambilight Settings

Controlling Ambilight features, styles, and lounge light.

Ambilight Style

Selecting Ambilight styles like Follow Video or Lounge Light.

Follow Video

Setting Ambilight to dynamically follow the picture on screen.

Settings

Advanced Ambilight Settings

Adjusting Ambilight brightness, saturation, and wall colour.

Eco Settings

Adjusting settings to save energy consumption.

Set screen off to save energy consumption

Switching off the TV screen to save energy.

Settings

USB Hard Drive

Setup and formatting a USB Hard Drive for recording channels.

USB Keyboard Settings

Setting the keyboard layout for installed USB keyboards.

Home or Shop

Selecting the TV's location (Home or Shop mode).

Settings

HDMI Ultra HD

Adjusting HDMI Ultra HD settings for optimal signal quality.

Set the signal quality for each HDMI connectors

Configuring signal quality (Standard, Optimal) for HDMI ports.

Auto Movie Mode

Automatically setting Picture style to Movie when movie content is detected.

Settings

Clock, Region, and Language Settings

Configuring clock, region, and language settings for the TV.

Language

Changing the language of the TV menu and messages.

Clock

Setting the TV clock automatically or manually.

Settings

Universal Access Settings

Enabling features for deaf, hearing impaired, or blind users.

Lock Settings

Setting PIN codes to lock apps, programmes, or CAMs.

Remote Control Keyboard

Setting the keyboard layout for the remote control.

Settings

Lock for App

Locking Philips apps or setting up a restricted profile.

Restricted Profile

Creating a restricted profile to limit access to specific apps.

Set Up

Steps to set up a restricted profile on the TV.

Videos, Photos and Music

From a Computer or NAS

Viewing photos, music, and videos from a computer or NAS.

Favourites Menu

Adding and viewing favourite folders or files.

From a USB Connection

Viewing photos, music, and videos from a USB drive or HDD.

Videos, Photos and Music

Play your Videos

Opening video folders and playing individual videos.

View your Photos

Opening photo folders and viewing individual photos.

Video Options

Options for browsing and playing video files.

Videos, Photos and Music

Photo Options

Options for browsing and playing photo files.

View 360 Photos

Viewing and playing 360-degree photos.

Videos, Photos and Music

Play your Music

Opening music folders and playing music files.

Play Music

Instructions for opening music folders and playing songs.

Music Options

Options for browsing and playing music files.

TV Guide

Using the TV Guide

Opening the TV Guide, tuning to programmes, and viewing details.

Set a Reminder

Setting reminders for programmes to get alerts.

Search by Genre

Searching for programmes by genre like movies or sports.

TV Guide

List of Reminders

Viewing and managing a list of set reminders.

Set a Recording

Scheduling recordings of future or ongoing TV programmes.

Recording and Pause TV

Recording

Requirements and methods for recording digital TV broadcasts.

Schedule a Recording

Scheduling recordings for upcoming programmes using TV Guide data.

List of Recordings

Viewing and managing recorded programmes and scheduled recordings.

Recording and Pause TV

Pause TV

Pausing digital TV broadcasts and resuming playback later.

What You Need

Requirements for pausing TV: USB HDD and digital channels.

Recording and Pause TV

Pause a Programme

Instructions on how to pause, resume, and control playback.

Replay

Replaying recently watched broadcast content.

Smartphones and Tablets

Philips TV Remote App

Using the Philips TV Remote App on your smartphone or tablet.

Google Cast

Casting apps from mobile devices to the TV screen.

Cast to Your TV

Steps to cast an app from a mobile device to the TV screen.

Games

Gaming Control Bar

Accessing information and settings for an enhanced gaming experience.

Information bar

Displaying key gaming information like input lag and frame rate.

Setting bar

Adjusting gaming-related settings like motion clarity and Ambilight.

Ambilight

Ambilight Style

Setting Ambilight to follow video, audio, or use preset styles.

Follow Video

Setting Ambilight to dynamically follow the picture on screen.

Lounge Light

Selecting preset colour styles for Ambilight lounge light.

Ambilight

Sunrise Alarm

Setting up a wake-up experience using Ambilight, music, and weather.

Ambisleep

Simulating sunset to help unwind before sleep, with auto TV standby.

Sound

Choosing nature sounds for the Ambisleep experience.

Ambilight

Ambilight Extension

Extending Ambilight functionality with Hue bulbs and speakers.

Ambilight+Hue

Configuring Philips Hue bulbs to sync with Ambilight colours.

Ambilight+Philips Wireless Home Speakers

Syncing Philips Wireless Home Speakers with Ambilight colours.

Ambilight

Aurora

Using the Aurora app for ambience with showpieces and Ambilight.

To launch Aurora app...

Steps to launch and open the Aurora application.

Put the TV to standby

Setting Aurora playback duration to put TV into standby.

Top Picks

About Top Picks

About Top Picks recommendations: Now on TV, Video on Demand, Freeview Play.

Now on TV

Viewing TV recommendations and personalized suggestions.

Video on Demand

Renting movies from online stores and personalized recommendations.

Top Picks

Using Video on Demand...

Opening and using the Video on Demand service.

To rent a movie...

Steps to navigate, select, and rent a movie.

Freeview Play

About Freeview Play

About Freeview Play: watch missed programmes, live TV, on demand.

Using Freeview Play

How to open and use the Freeview Play interface.

Netflix

Netflix

Information on enjoying Netflix on the TV, requiring a subscription.

Alexa

About Alexa

About Alexa voice control: what it is and what you need.

Using Alexa

Steps to set up and use Alexa voice control for the TV.

Setup on TV for Alexa

Instructions for setting up Alexa client service on the TV.

Software

Update Software

Updating TV software from the internet or USB.

Update from Internet

Carrying out software updates via an internet connection.

Software Version

Viewing the current TV software version and release notes.

Software

Automatic Software Update

Enabling automatic software updates for the TV.

View Software Update History

Displaying a list of successfully updated software versions.

Open Source Software

Information about the television's open source software.

Open Source License

Details on licenses for open source software components.

Specifications

Environmental

Information on European Energy Label and disposal.

End of Use

Instructions for proper disposal of the product and batteries.

Specifications

Reception

Details on aerial, tuner, and satellite input specifications.

Display Input Resolution

Supported computer and video resolutions and refresh rates.

Connectivity

Overview of TV side and bottom connectivity ports.

Specifications

Sound

Sound specifications including output power and audio technologies.

Multimedia

Details on connections, file systems, and playback formats.

Help and Support

Register your TV

Registering your TV for support, offers, and benefits.

Using Help

Accessing on-screen help, user manual, and quick menu help.

TV Diagnose and Self-diagnose

Running diagnostic tests to check TV condition and configurations.

Help and Support

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common issues with TV and remote control.

Channels

Troubleshooting issues with digital channels and channel lists.

Picture

Troubleshooting picture issues: no picture, distorted, poor reception.

Help and Support

Sound

Troubleshooting sound issues: no sound, poor quality, HDMI.

HDMI and USB

Troubleshooting HDMI device recognition and USB file playback.

Network

Troubleshooting Wi-Fi, internet, PC, and DHCP connection issues.

Help and Support

Bluetooth

Troubleshooting Bluetooth pairing, connection, and sync issues.

Wrong Menu Language

Instructions to change the TV menu language back to default.

Online Help

Accessing Philips TV support website for help and manuals.

Safety and Care

Safety

Important safety instructions to prevent injury or damage.

Risk of Electric Shock or Fire

Precautions to avoid electric shock and fire hazards.

Stability Hazards

Precautions to prevent the TV from falling and causing injury.

Safety and Care

Screen Care

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the TV screen.

Risk of Overheating

Ensuring adequate ventilation to prevent TV overheating.

Terms of Use

Terms of Use - TV

General terms of use, warranty information, and pixel characteristics.

Terms of Use - Smart TV

Terms of use, privacy policy, and privacy settings for Smart TV.

Copyrights

HDMI

Trademark information for HDMI technology.

HEVC Advance

Information about HEVC patents and decoding technology.

AMD FreeSync Premium

Information about AMD FreeSync Premium technology.

Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos

Trademark and licensing information for Dolby technologies.

Copyrights

Wi-Fi Alliance

Trademark information for Wi-Fi Alliance.

Kensington

Trademark information for Kensington security devices.

Other Trademarks

Acknowledgement of other registered trademarks.

Disclaimer regarding services and/or software offered by third parties

Disclaimer regarding services and/or software offered by third parties

TP Vision's non-responsibility for changes or termination of third-party services.

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