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3D
14.1
What You Need
This is a passive 3D TV.
To watch 3D…
• tune to a TV channel that broadcasts programmes in 3D.
• rent a movie in 3D from an online video store.
• watch a movie in 3D from a 3D Blu-ray Disc, a USB device or
computer.
You can view photos in Ultra HD resolution in 3D, from a USB
connection.
You cannot watch 3D on native Ultra HD video, videos from a
device connected to the HDMI 5 connection.
For an extra pair of glasses order the Philips Passive 3D glasses
PTA417 or PTA426 (sold separately). Other 3D glasses might
not be supported.
14.2

The 3D glasses

When a 3D programme is shown on screen, simply put on the
3D glasses to watch the programme in 3D.
Recommended viewing height
For best picture quality, when watching passive 3D, your eyes
should be level with the centre of the screen.
14.3

Watch 3D

Start Watching 3D

When the TV switches to 3D or when a notification is shown
that 3D is available, put on your 3D glasses.
If the TV cannot detect the 3D signal (the 3D signal tag is
missing), the 3D programme is shown as a double image on
screen. You have to switch on 3D manually…
To switch on 3D manually…
1 - Press 3D.
2 - Click on the appropriate setting to get a correct 3D picture.
You can select Side by Side, Side by Side Inverted, Top /
Bottom and Top / Bottom Inverted.
To stop watching 3D…
1 - Press 3D.
2 - Click 2D.
3D is switched to 2D when you switch to another channel or
connected device.

Automatic Switching

The first time a 3D signal is detected, you can set your
preference on how to start 3D in the future. You can change
this setting in the Setup menu later.
• To switch to 3D automatically, select Automatic.
• To show a notification first, select Notification only.
• To never switch to 3D, select Never.
To change this setting…
1 - Press and press (left) Setup.
2 - Click 3D > Switch to 3D and click Automatic, Notification
Only or Never.
3 - Press BACK repeatedly if necessary, to close the menu.

Create 3D from 2D

With 2D to 3D Conversion, you can watch 3D all the time. The
TV creates 3D artificially from a 2D signal.
To watch 3D from a 2D signal…
1 - Press 3D.
2 - Click 2D to 3D Conversion. Put on your 3D glasses.
To switch off…
1 - Press 3D.
2 - Click 2D.
14.4

Optimal 3D Viewing

For an optimal 3D viewing experience, we recommend that you:
• sit at least 3 times the height of the TV screen away from the
TV, but no further than 6 meters away.
• avoid fluorescent lighting (such as TL lighting or certain energy
saving light bulbs which operate on a low frequency) and direct
sunlight as they may interfere with the 3D experience.
14.5

Care of the 3D Glasses

• Do not use cleaning chemicals containing alcohol, solvent,
surfactant, or wax, benzene, thinner, mosquito repellent or
lubricant. Using these chemicals can cause discoloration or
cracks.
• Do not expose the 3D glasses to direct sunlight, heat, fire or
water. This may result in a product malfunction or fire.
• Do not drop, bend or apply force to the lenses of the 3D
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