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Register your product and get support at
www.philips.com/welcome
EN User manual
40PFL9904H
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Contact information Type nr. Product nr. United Kingdom Magyarország België / Belgique Luxembourg / Luxemburg 0800 331 6015 - Free 06 80018 189 Ingyenes hívás 078 250 145 - € 0.06 / min 40 6661 5644 - Ortsgespräch Appel local Estonia Romānä Nederland Danmark 6008600 - Local 0800 894 910 - gratuit 3525 8759 - Lokalt opkald 0800 023 0076 - gratis Lithuania Россия Deutschland Norge 67228896 - Local - Moсква 0800 000 7520 - Kostenlos 2270 8111 -
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1.1.1 Register your TV Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips. Register your TV and enjoy a range of benefits including full support (including downloads), privileged access to information about new products, exclusive offers and discounts, the chance to win prizes and even participate in special surveys about new releases. Go to www.philips.com/welcome
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1.1.1 Enjoy HD TV 1/2 This TV can display High Definition programmes, but to You can receive programmes in High Definition from... enjoy HD TV you need to get programmes in HD first. If you are not watching HD programmes, the picture quality will • a Blu-ray Disc player, connected with an HDMI cable, be that of a normal TV. with an HD Movie • a digital HD receiver, connected with an HDMI cable, with a subscription to HD channels from a cable or satellite company • an Over-the-air HD broadcaste
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1.1.1 Enjoy HD 2/2 Contact your dealer for more information. Go to www.philips.com/support to find FAQs featuring the list of HD channels or providers in your country.
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1.1.2 Safety 1/5 Make sure you have read and understood all instructions • Never place liquid containers, such as vases, near the TV. before using your TV. The warranty becomes invalid if any If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect the TV from damage is caused by failure to follow instructions. the power outlet immediately. Contact Philips Consumer Care to have the TV checked before use. Risk of electric shock or fire! • Never expose the TV or remote control to rain, water or excess
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1.1.2 Safety 2/5 • Never place the TV, remote control or batteries near • Ensure power plugs do not come under heavy force. naked flames or other heat sources, including direct Loose power plugs can cause arcing and are a fire hazard. sunlight. • Never place the TV or any objects on the power cord. • Keep candles and other naked flames away from this • When disconnecting the power cord, always pull the product at all times. plug, never the cord. • Never insert objects into the ventilation slot
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1.1.2 Safety 3/5 Risk of injury or damage to the TV! • When mounting the TV on a wall, ensure that the wall mount can safely bear the weight of the TV set. • Two people are required to lift and carry a TV that weighs Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility more than 25 kg. for improper wall mounting that results in accident, injury or damage. • If you mount the TV on a stand, only use the supplied stand. Secure the stand to the TV tightly. Place the TV on a flat, level sur
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1.1.2 Safety 4/5 Risk of injury to children! • Never place the TV on tall furniture, such as a bookcase, without anchoring both the furniture and TV to the wall or a Follow these precautions to prevent the TV from toppling suitable support. over and causing injury to children: • Educate children about the dangers of climbing on • Never place the TV on a surface covered by a cloth or furniture to reach the TV. other material that can be pulled away. • Ensure that no part of the TV hangs over th
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1.1.2 Safety 5/5 Risk of overheating! Risk of hearing damage! Always leave a space of at least 10 cm around the TV for Avoid using earphones, headphones at high volumes or for ventilation. Ensure curtains or other objects never cover prolonged periods of time. the ventilation slots on the TV. Low temperatures Lightning storms If the TV is transported in temperatures below 5°C, unpack Disconnect the TV from the power outlet and antenna the TV and wait until the TV temperature matches the before
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1.1.3 Position the TV Carefully read the safety precautions before positioning the TV. • Position the TV where light does not shine directly on the screen. • Dim lighting conditions in the room for best Ambilight effect. • Position the TV up to 25 cm away from the wall for the best Ambilight effect.
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1.1.4 Viewing distance Position the TV at the ideal viewing distance. Benefit more from HD TV picture or any picture without straining your eyes. Find the 'sweet spot', right in front of the TV, for the best possible TV experience and relaxed viewing. The ideal distance to watch TV from is three times its diagonal screen size. While seated, your eyes should be level with the centre of the screen.
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1.1.5 Screen care • Risk of damage to the TV screen! Never touch, push, rub • Avoid stationary images as much as possible. Stationary or strike the screen with any object. images are images that remain onscreen for extended periods of time. Stationary images include onscreen • Unplug the TV before cleaning. menus, black bars, time displays, etc. If you must use stationary images, reduce screen contrast and brightness • Clean the TV and frame with a soft damp cloth. Never to avoid screen damage
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1.1.6 End of use 1/4 Disposal of your old product and batteries Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. ...
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1.1.6 End of use 2/4 When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. ...
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1.1.6 End of use 3/4 Please inform yourself about the local separate collection Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose system for electrical and electronic products. of your old products with your normal household waste. Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. ...
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1.1.6 End of use 4/4 Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human health.
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1.1.7 ECO - Green 1/4 This TV has features that contribute to energy-efficient Energy efficiency features use. • Ambient light sensor This TV was awarded the European Ecolabel for its To save energy, the built-in Ambient light sensor lowers environmental qualities. the brightness of the TV screen when the surrounding light darkens. • Standard The Standard setting of the TV combines several TV settings that result in saving energy. See the Smart settings in the Setup menu. ...
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1.1.7 ECO - Green 2/4 • Low standby power consumption Power management The class-leading and highly advanced power circuitry The advanced power management of this TV ensures the brings down the power consumption of the TV to an most efficient use of its energy. You can check how your extremely low level, without losing out on the constant personal TV settings, the level of brightness in current Standby functionality. onscreen pictures, and the surrounding light conditions determine the relativ
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1.1.7 ECO - Green 3/4 Ecolabel Philips continuously focuses on lowering the environmental impact of its innovative consumer products. We aim our efforts towards environmental improvements during manufacturing, reduction of harmful substances, energy-efficient use, end-of-life instructions and product recycling.
