OSD (STATUS/EXIT)

Displays the channel number, sound and colour transmission modes, status of the sleep timer, channel name (if the channel has been named) and the current time (if the time has been set).

Allows you to navigate or make adjustments in multipoint- convergence mode.

Allows you to switch the menu off.

SURF

Allows you to select up to 10 channels and quickly view them. See page 18.

Not applicable.

SMART PICTURE

Allows you to select from four predefined optimal settings

Rich, Natural, Soft and Multimedia – and a Personal setting based on choices you make through the onscreen Picture menu. See page 19.

ACTIVE CONTROL™

Allows you to switch the Active Control™ feature on or off. When Active Control™ is on, it measures and corrects all incoming signals to provide the best picture-quality settings, controlling Sharpness and Noise Reduction continuously and automatically. The onscreen Active Control™ display items cannot be selected. See page 17.

(FORMAT)

Each press selects another picture format. For AV1, CVI, AV2, or AV3, the options are 4:3, Auto, and Expand 4:3. For AV4 and AV5 1080i signal sources, the options are 4:3 and Compress 16:9. For AV4 and AV5 480p or 576p signal sources, no screen format options are available through the TV. Control the format at the source (DVD player or digital set-top box).

CURSOR RIGHT

Allows you to access the menus and adjust the settings.

CURSOR DOWN

Allows you to select the next or previous item in the menu or to select a screen format.

CH +/– (CHANNEL)

Allows you to select channels in ascending and descending order.

[ (MUTE)

Allows you to mute the sound. To restore the sound, press the key again.

AV

Allows you to select the different signal sources connected to the TV.

Using the Menus: Overview

Press the MENU key to display/cancel the main menu.

Use the cursor in the up/down directions to select a menu item.

Note: Sometimes not all the menu items are visible on the screen; press the cursor up/down until you can see the item you desire.

Use the cursor in the left/right directions to display the menu and adjust the settings.

Press the MENU key to return.

Press the OSD key to switch the menu off.

Note: If no action is executed, the menu automatically disappears after about 20 seconds.

MENU

Select menu item

Switch menu off

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Philips 43PP8545, 50PP8545 user manual Using the Menus Overview, CH +/- Channel, Mute

43PP8545, 50PP8545 specifications

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One of the standout features of these models is Philips' Ambilight technology. This unique feature extends the on-screen action beyond the display, casting colorful light onto the surrounding walls. Ambilight creates a more immersive environment, making the viewing experience more engaging, especially in low-light settings. This is a notable advantage, particularly for gamers and movie enthusiasts who appreciate an enhanced atmosphere.

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