Philips TELEVISIONS user manual

1. Using the TV buttons: Many Philips TVs have physical buttons usually located at the sides or behind the TV. You can control functions such as turning the TV on/off, adjusting volume, changing channels, settings, or the input source.
2. Using a Smartphone app: Some Philips TVs can be controlled using a mobile app like the Philips MyRemote App, available on Android and IOS. Once downloaded, you can connect your smartphone to your TV via Wi-Fi then control your Philips TV using your smartphone.
3. Voice Control: Some newer models of Philips TVs come with voice controls and can be connected with Amazon Echo or Google Home that respond to voice commands.
4. Universal Remote Control: Alternatively, you can buy a universal remote control that can be programmed to work with your Philips TV.
5. HDMI-CEC: If your television supports HDMI-CEC, and you own devices connected through HDMI that support HDMI-CEC (like a DVD player, streaming device, or sound bar), then you might be able to use those devices to control some features on your television.
Remember that not all these options might be available, as it varies for different Philips TV models.

There could be several reasons why your Philips TV is not finding any channels:
1. Antenna or Cable Connection: Ensure that your TV is connected to an antenna (for over-the-air channels) or to your cable system (for cable channels). If the cable or antenna is not properly connected, the TV will not be able to find any channels.
2. Wrong Input Source: You may have selected the wrong input source on your TV. For example, if you selected 'HDMI' when you should have selected 'TV', your Philips TV will not show any channels. Check if you have selected the correct input source.
3. Scanner Settings: Your TV's scanner settings can also prevent it from finding channels. You need to ensure that your TV's channel scanner is set to 'air' or 'cable' depending on how you are receiving your TV channels.
4. Signal Strength: The strength of the signal may be poor. If your antenna or cable signal is weak, your TV may not find any channels. Consider getting a signal booster or repositioning your antenna in order to improve the signal strength.
5. TV Software: Sometimes, outdated TV software can also cause this problem. It's possible that an update might fix this issue.
6. TV Tuner: If none of above solutions work, there might be an issue with the TV's tuner.
If these steps do not resolve the issue, it is recommended to contact Philips support for further troubleshooting.

To program your Philips TV to cable, you can follow these steps:
1. Connect the cable signal source to the "Cable In" or "Antenna In" port on the back of your Philips TV.
. Turn on both your TV and the cable box.
3. Grab your Philips TV remote control.
Option 1: Using the Auto Program/Auto Scan feature:
4. Press the "Menu" button on your Philips TV remote control.
5. Select the "Setup" or "Settings" option.
6. Navigate to the "Channel" or "Channels" option.
7. Look for the "Auto Program" or "Auto Scan" option and select it.
8. The TV will start scanning for available channels. Wait for the process to complete.
Option 2: Manual Programming:
4. Press the "Menu" button on your Philips TV remote control.
5. Select the "Setup" or "Settings" option.
6. Navigate to the "Channel" or "Channels" option.
7. Look for the "Manual Program" or "Manual Tuning" option and select it.
8. You will be prompted to enter details like the channel number, frequency, and channel type.
- If you don't know these details, visit your cable service provider's website or contact their customer support for assistance.
9. Once you have entered the channel details, save the settings and exit the menu.
In both cases, after the channels have been scanned or programmed, you should be able to navigate through the available channels using the channel up/down button on your Philips TV remote control.