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How to program channels in my Philips TV?

Published on 2016-12-29

Note: You only need to program channels if you are using a coaxial connection without a cable or satellite box.

If you wish to re-install the analogue and digital channels after you have installed the TV, you need to perform the channel installation in each respective mode.

Example: If the TV is in analogue mode while you performed a channel search, digital channels will not be stored in the TV memory. Likewise when the channel search is performed in digital mode, the analogue channels will not be stored.
Follow the instructions below to program the TV:

Reinstall the analogue channel(s):

1) Press the ‘ANALOG/DIGITAL’ button on the remote control to switch between analogue and digital mode.

2) Press the [Home] button on the remote control to access the [Home] menu.

3) Use the cursor buttons to select [Setup] and press the [OK] button to confirm.

4) Press the cursor [Down] to select [Installation] and press the cursor [Right] to access the installation menu.

5) Press the cursor [Down] to select [Channel install] and press the cursor [Right] to access the channel installation menu.

6) If the channel lock is activated, the screen will prompt you to enter your pin code. If you have forgotten your pin code, refer to the FAQ (I have forgotten my 4-digit pin code. How can I reset it?).

7) Select [Channel assistant] and press the cursor [Right] to access the automatic installation screen.

8) Select [Full installation] and press the [OK] button to [Start] auto programming.

9) The menu screen disappears and the progress of auto programming is displayed. The progress bar indicates the number of analogue channels found.

10) Once the installation is completed, press the [OK] button to confirm and exit the menu.

Reinstall the digital channel(s):

1) Press the [Digital menu] on the remote control to access the setup menu. If it does not appear: press [Analog/Digital] button to switch between analogue and digital mode.

2) Select [Installation] and press the cursor [Right] to access the installation menu.

3) Select [Service setup] and press the cursor [Right].

4) Select [Reinstall] and press the [OK] button to [Start] the installation.

5) If the [Access restrictions]>[Enable pin protection]> is set to [ON], the screen will prompt you to enter your pin code.

6) Once the installation is completed, the TV returns to the installation menu.

7) Press the [Digital menu] button to exit the menu.

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