Seems Philips Malaysia is very slow to bring
new 2020 models (last digit in model is 5), not even OLED to offer here.

Noticed that DESA Home listed on Lazada Android model 50PUT8215, but no stock yet.

Singapore and Australia has much better choice, with 2020 and OLED models.

Philips 2020 TV line-up

This post has been edited by stasio: Sep 20 2020, 09:40 PM

next week i might buy philips 4k tv 55PUT6654 .. good price but i wonder why philips less popular here in malaysia

brought ? we have alot ready stock live chat with us from shopee or lazada , we got latest model 55put7374

not yet , planned to place an order this coming 7th october .. walla there is 55put7374 ? lucky me didnt place an order too fast

update : the price rm2999 , out of my budget .. so i will go for 55PUT6654 which is rm1.9k plus

This post has been edited by GamersFamilia: Oct 4 2020, 02:02 PM

Live chat with us la ... we got discount for both model

your shop dont have installment via debit card maybank ?

someone said Philips TV not very long lasting...
2years like that.. sure problems..

open up the TV... parts from others brand TV like LG, Samsung etc.
so basically they don't really produce the parts. mostly bought outside...

https://www.consumeraffairs.com/home_electr...ent&filter=none

review

That is common for many tvs, not just Philips.

SONY and Panasonic both get their OLED panel from LG Display.

By next year, even Samsung is going to get their LCD panel from China manufacturers.

This is from USA....different models there.

Excatly.

This post has been edited by stasio: Oct 4 2020, 07:28 PM

Hmm...
Interesting...
So after this.. samsung from bad to worse 🤭😁
Previously 3 to 5 years... After getting China parts... 2 to 3 years only then 🤣

someone suggest me Hisense tv 55A7400F , if good i might place an order from hisense official store via shopee this coming wednesday

Not sure about Hisense TV...
No experience on that...

okey

Finally Philips Malaysia update they web page with 2020 new 4K UHD Android model.

It's 50PUT8115/68.....

https://www.philips.com.my/c-p/50PUT8115_68...-led-android-tv

Android 10 (?), Hybrid Log Gamma, HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision & Atmos

i just bought 58PUT6604... my tv technician fren said.... only Samsung, LG & Sharp have their hardware to produce tv... the rest of the brand, rojak of this 3 brand and developed their own OS...

Then your friend need to catch up with times . He hasn't been out of the cage for a long time .

Perhaps a B&W TV technician ?

The review for Philips oled 80x series are good..but hardly found any online shop selling it.

For future buyers....
80x.....remember "x" is meaning year version.

2.....2017
3.....2018
4.....2019
5.....2020

Btw,

Philips Singapore has 8 type of OLED and 22 Android versions
https://www.philips.com.sg/c-m-so/tv/latest...ED_SU&layout=36

Philips Malaysia has 0 OLED and 3 Android version.

Android TV PUT8215 listed......75",70",65",55" and 50"

Big improvements from last and this year (until November) only 2 Android TV offered.
Now is 8 models (6 new)...
Still OLED missing....

This post has been edited by stasio: Dec 15 2020, 04:29 PM

Hi guys thinking to get the 65put7374 model. Would you guys recommend it?

This is last year model.
New model 2020 is 65PUT8215/68

https://www.philips.com.my/c-p/65PUT8215_68...-led-android-tv

But,if the price is OK, why not.

Philips tv 1 year plus spoilt, now claim warranty.. Dunno need wait how long...

Shopee and Lazada got listed.....

Philips 50PUT8215/68......RM2,449.00
Philips 55PUT8215/68......RM2,899.00

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/own-lorr...D8kCky&search=1
https://shopee.com.my/-Own-Lorry-Delivery-O...7838.4854702909
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/own-lorr...eTNZRo&search=1

This post has been edited by stasio: Jan 8 2021, 05:05 PM

looking at 50PUT6604.. isit many problem, fast spoilt?.. Any brand to rec for 50 inch around RM1.5-1.6K?

Just bought old version 70put6774/68 model at RM3680 after getting shop voucher and free delivery from Courts Mall in Shopee.

Worth buying guys? Listed price at RM3999.

There is not much talking about this model.

Thanks

Philips 50PUT8215/68......

Price go down...!!! ....~RM600

Very good price for model specification. Main contender for TCL P715.

Philips 50PUT8215/68......RM1,888.00
Philips 55PUT8215/68......RM2,298.00


Yea, good price. Same as here:
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/philips-...bRoCa-oQAvD_BwE

Is not old version....2020 line up.
Philips Malaysia brings 2021 models just a month+ ago.

Google for model 70PUT6774 to found more info. /68 is Malaysia code.
Many forums arround the world.....with usefull info..new firmware,etc.....

This post has been edited by stasio: Jan 18 2021, 11:22 PM

Philips 55PUT8215/68 use what type of panel? IPS or VA?

VA , Direct LED.
To be precise....MVA (Multi-domain Vertical Alignment) panel.

Similar Philips 8xx5 series..
https://www.displaydb.com/tv/philips-58pus850512
https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/model/b2611ca9

Malaysia web page:
https://www.philips.com.my/c-p/55PUT8215_68...-led-android-tv

Thanks.. looks like I am going to buy this one instead of Sharp 4TC60BK1X .

I saw your post about Sharp.
My Sharp 6800X only Netflix is in HDR10, YouTube not despite spec. say yes.
Philips 55PUT8215/68 for RM2.3K is good buy.

Edit:
I looking this series before I buy TCL 50C716, from Philips Singapore web page, but that time
not yet available here.

This post has been edited by stasio: Jan 19 2021, 05:23 PM

Hi Bro - between 55PUT8215 vs TCL 55P715. Which one would you choose for features and warranty? Btw would like to thank you for continuously sharing your knowledge with us. Really appreciate it. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Hmm...is hard to say...each has + and - in spec.
Main thing is price..Philips dealers surprise with latest price in good way.

Yeah, was looking at SG price and it's higher. (1k SGD) surprising that it's lower in MY.
My main concern is the accessibility of repair centers if the TV goes kaput.

According to support Philips MY web page, it's much better then TCL web page,
so I presume also servis...if need.....better no.

good observation!

btw, i saw this 55PUT7374 with ambilight.. now i'm confused whether go get 55PUT8215 or this.

55PUT7374 is 2019 model.

This post has been edited by stasio: Jan 20 2021, 10:53 PM

I already placed order for 55PUT8215 but unfortunately the Lazada seller informed me the stock will only available in March-2021. I have to change to 55PUT7374 since similar specification (with ambilight) because I need a new TV urgently - my current 32" Panasonic has started to show its' age.

This post has been edited by DoomHammer: Jan 21 2021, 06:20 PM

Also considering 7374 due to ambilight. This seller has -->

https://www.lazada.com.my/shop/elektrik-shi...annelSource=pdp

Yup I bought from this store. Currently on the way. Tomorrow will deliver she said.

Awesome. I was actually waiting for their CNY sale... the price was 2468.. and they advertised as 2?68... was waiting at midnight and it was still 2468..
anyway, will wait for your review on the state of their delivery and quality of the tv bro.

Ok my 55PUT7374 arrived yesterday, I have tried youtube, Netflix (HD), downloaded MP4/MKV 720p/1080P movies, and played some games on my XBOX ONE X.
Man... this TV is awesome the upscaler works great! watching Netflix HD ( my Netflix acc is not 4k acc due to my current internet speed). Watching Bumblebee and all Michael Bay Transformers movies is visual treat. I can seel all the details on the robots and the scenery (may be due to HDR).
I tried watching downloaded 720P/1080P old movies like Drunken Master2, the upscaler did a very good job -I am satisfied.
The ambi-light feature is an awesome plus u can change the reaction based on visual or audio etc.
Of course, playing Forza Horizon 3/4 in its 4k glory is a new experience for me.
Yes! I confirm that this model supports HDR on all input!

Now I am trying to figure out to side load an APK for Android Tv stuff...

Awesome bro! How about delivery? Which seller you bought from?

From the link you shared.. they use their own delivery fleet

Cool.. i'll place my order then.

Now itching to get a new TV.... looks like Phillips cheaper.... thinking of minimum 50".... with smart TV...

want to link up with apple TV later.... waiting for latest appleTV release....

recommendation please...

Is Philips 50" 50PUT6604 any good?
https://shopee.com.my/PHILIPS-50-INCH-NETFL...7262.3128612712

anyone know what is the different between 7374 and 8215?

Im using 58PUT6604
Actually they replaced this TV for me, as my previous TV image flickering after close to 1 year usage.
The first thing i noticed on this TV is slim bezel. Not sure if others are slimmer, but this TV bezel is slim.
Apart from that, just a normal TV.
The remote is so not user friendly. My previous Samsung remote is much better

Hi guys,

Didn't want to start a whole new thread since this discussion is ongoing. Does anyone know when the 65PUT8215/68 will be available in
the local market? I have asked a few Philips dealers in KL and JB but none have been able to provide a firm answer. The 55 and 70 inch
versions are being sold by a few sellers online but no news about the 65 inch though ...

Cheers,
V.

Try contact Desa Home Theater. They might be able assist. Currently they having promo you can trade in your old TV to offset the purchase price.

I just bought from them 50PUT8215 and traded in my old LED TV. The new TV has very good picture sharpness and color. Worth to buy.

I was thinking of getting this tv as well, how's your experience so far with it any pros and cons? Also any members here have experience with their after sales service? Do appreciate your feedback, thank you

Hi guys, like to check what apps are avb on the philips smart tv, if its not android based

This model is an android tv. So you can practically install any apps from Google playstore. I installed unifi playtv and it works well with the philips remote controller. However was not able to find Astro apps in the playstore.

It also comes perintalled with youtube n Netflix. YouTube plays hdr video but I can't check Netflix as I don't have an account.

TV picture is sharp and detail and can upscale full HD to UHD. Not bad too wt the upscaled picture.

Sound can support Dolby Atmos and backward compatible to the other audio formats like DD5.1 and DTS. However one of my file in my USB pendrive when i play Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 there was video but no audio/sound. Not sure why.

Overall I'm happy wt this product and still tinkering on its other features. I don't have any cons except from the above that I've mentioned.

I can't comment on Desa after sales service but the installer (father n son team) who came to my house was very professional and did the initial setup and setting for me.

And one other thing i took up their extended 2+3 years warranty for my piece of mind. You can however opt not to take it up.

Hi do u know if the tv using ips or va screen? Does the screen reflective?

https://www.lowyat.net/2021/241507/philips-...ts-from-rm2799/

Philips 8200 Series 4K Android TVs Now Available In Malaysia; Price Starts From RM2799

Philips has recently announced that its new 8200 series 4K Android TVs are now available in Malaysia. The new TVs, which sports the model name of PUT8215, consist of three different screen sizes: 50-inch, 55-inch, and the flagship 70-inch.

Each Philips 8200 TV variant is equipped with a UHD LED display that supports high  resolutions of up to 4K. Image quality is enhanced via the brand’s P5 Perfect Picture Engine with Dolby Vision support, which the TV’s screen to deliver more depth to details, crisp contrast, and vivid colours. Also oboard is the High Dynamic Range Plus feature for an optimised viewing experience for HDR10+ video formats.

Audio-wise, the new TVs come with dual 8W full-range Dolby Atmos-tuned speakers. With a combined output of 16W, the brand claims that the 8200 series’ speakers are capable of filling an entire room with well-balanced sound, while at the same time retaining the audio quality’s clarity, detail, and depth. Of course, if you wish to add a bit more “oomph” to your home cinema experience, each PUT8215 TV also comes with optical digital audio connectivity for external speakers.

Being Android-based, you can expect the new Philips 8200 TVs to feature several smart functionalities as well. Included are voice-based controls via Google Assistant, smart home management tools, and the ability to install additional Android apps via Google Play Store or Philips App Gallery. Streaming services such as YouTube and Netflix are also pre-installed on each model.

The 8200 series 4K Android TVs can be purchased through all authorised Philips distributors starting today. In terms of pricing, the 50-inch PUT8215 model retails at RM2,799, the 55-inch at RM3,199, while the 70-inch flagship is at RM6,499.

Hi, it's an IPS panel as confirmed by Philips Malaysia. I am still considering this model and waiting for the MCO to be over
to head on over to a showroom.

Cheers,
V.

PUT7374 is 2019 model and PUT8215 is 2020 model.

IPS or VA panels can check on:
https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/brand/3750b

I bought a 70inch Phillips 4k smart TV 5 months ago. Its working fine, am enjoying Netfilx & youtube daily. Picture is sharp and reasonable sound quality. Hooked up a sound bar and movies are fabulous now!

Initially I had this issue of auto shut down. TV for no reason would suddenly count down to shut off after a few hours. I figured the chip was somehow getting a shut down signal even without me asking for it. I decided to intervene during the shut down initiation. I used the remote to puch in another request as soon as the shut down started. The shut down would stop & TV continued to play. This happened a few time during the 1st month.

Now the auto shut off has disappeared. It was an internal chip setting I feel. TV is working perfectly fine now. This is a budget TV & good value for money - $3899/-

Hi guys,

Anyone using Philips 8215 here? Can I get ur short review?

I am considering to purchase the 50 inch model. Tq

I bought this model and gave a short review in post #55

After my last review, I got to test the preinstalled Netflix app. I can confirm all UHD, Dolby Vision, Surround 5.1 including Dolby Atmos movies and TV series are running perfectly on this TV. There is a setting in the TV where you can adjust Dolby Vision brightness setting when Dolby Vision's source is played.

There was 1 firmware update recently but I did not notice any changes to the UI or features of the TV.

Also tested the ARC feature working on its HDMI input. However there is no eARC. I'm hoping a future firmware upgrade will enable this feature.

This post has been edited by Aspick: Jun 25 2021, 12:28 PM

Thank you bro. Exactly the things I want to know.

I ordered this model. Awaiting delivery now.

Welcome bro

Enjoy your new TV when it arrives

I read your review. Thanks.

I’ve waffling between this and the Hisense. But with a 1K+ price difference, I might go Philips as there are many offers online at the moment. Android is good but I have an Amazon Firestick and watch everything on that.

How’s the Dolby Vision?

eARC is a HDMI 2.1 feature. It's a hardware limitation issue not a firmware issue. If the port and chipset on the Philips PUT8215 are made to handle HDMI 2.1, then it can be solved via firmware. But I think if it was already capable, they would have enabled it at launch.

You can still feed Dolby Digital Plus (Atmos for streaming) with ARC though.

That's a sensible solution. Also because the hardware in the TVs can become obsolete, an external media player is better in the long run.

For some people who don't know much about Android and all that stuff, an all-in-one solution fits their needs.

So I contacted Seng Heng or SenQ WhatsApp line and asked about the 55PUT8215/68 they just rudely said, oh that Philips model we don’t have. I asked if they can order cos they have other models. Well, typical Malaysian customer service response. No, cannot.

I’ve signed up for the pre sale Hisense 7G ULED ... scr*w it. I’ll pay the RM3.4K (for the 55”) for this.

This post has been edited by GuyB: Jun 30 2021, 10:28 PM

Where you sign up? i looking for U6G already enough!! PM me!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe...cR2s_A/viewform

Done sign up! getting the 65" model =D

If the source is Dolby Vision, the TV will give an indication at the bottom right of the screen during first few seconds of play (if in the setting you have turn on Dolby Vision notification). There is also 5 different style of Dolby Vision settings you can choose which are HDR Personal, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision Bright, Dolby Vision Dark & HDR Game. I find the Dolby Vision Bright to be most suitable for my liking. For me, the HDR Vivid seems too bright and the colors kind of 'cold'. I normally prefer warmer colors and i choose movie style setting for all my other sources.

I can see all the details for DV source movies even those in dark scene. An example is the tomb scene while watching Netflix Warrior Nun Season 1 Episode 10. The upscaling to 4k UHD also works well on 1080p source or even 720p source. This I tested watching the movie The Father downloaded into my media player connected to TV thru HDMI. At that time my picture style settings was set at Natural and the picture appears very sharp and kind of 'cold'.

Btw i bought the TV at Desa Home physical store at Kepong during their promo for trade-in. You can find their online store in Lz and Shopee. During my browsing at their store, I did compare this TV to other brands of equivalent value including Hisense model (i can't remember what model). The colors were beautifully produced on both TVs which I think the TVs are all set to showroom mode, so kind of difficult to asses in normal living room condition. But i did read somewhere here in another forum that Hisense TV's color reproduction is intentionally 'brighten up' and is not tuned to some kind of 'set' color band advocated by experts. That point actually put me off from buying Hisense TV and also at that time, the Hisense model did not have DV support. Anyway one man's meat is another man's poison. So the choice is yours.


Oic. Thank you for the info. Seems I will have to settle with ARC only.

Yes Dolby Digital Plus (with Atmos) working flawlessly with ARC. However Dolby TrueHD source will not output any sound thru ARC (or TV speakers).

For me, I prefer the TV to be equiped with Android rather than their proprietary OS. It gives much more freedom to download apps from Google playstore.

This post has been edited by Aspick: Jul 2 2021, 06:01 PM

Cool.


I think you mean HDR here - Personal, Vivid and Game. Dolby Vision has Bright and Dark.


I don't own the Philips but believe it works like this.

If you are playing Dolby Vision content, the Picture mode will go to your preferred DV mode, which is DV Bright. But if you switch to HDR Personal, it'll still play but outside of the DV intent.

If you're playing HDR content, then it'd go to HDR Personal or whichever preset you've selected.

Correct me if I'm wrong. Play a DV content then see which Picture setting it is on. Then switch the Picture settings to something else to see if it's possible.


I think you can change the color temperature to Warm manually. It might be saved in the Natural setting or it might be automatically in the User. Different manufacturer does this differently where the presets are not changeable and gives you User settings instead.

Good to hear that the upscaling is very good.


I don't think it's just Hisense that does this before Dolby came in. Brighter picture sells even when they screws with the content.

From what I've read, TVs with Dolby Vision capability doesn't brighten up the picture when you're playing DV content, even if the TV would normally do that with other content. TVs will play them at the right DV level. If DV is asking 800 nits, it should get 800 nits or a tone-mapped frame/scene.

This happens only when you're playing DV content. Seems like Dolby is pretty strict about this. DV's dynamic metadata can be set on a frame-by-frame setting, instead of just scene-by-scene. If Dolby allows TV manufacturers to screw with the DV certified products, then the certification is meaningless.


If you're using Kodi on the Philips itself, then you may need to strip the DD/DD+ content from the THD signal in Kodi's settings. Then the DD/DD+ signal can be passed through the HDMI.

If you still want DD THD/DTS MA, you need to use a DAtmos receiver and your media player be connected to the receiver.


I agree. I think TV manufacturers should do like PC market does. Offer TVs at a lower price if it's using their OS but if you want Android, you can top up and they'll do a firmware upgrade.

This post has been edited by writesimply: Jul 2 2021, 06:56 PM

New 2021 models (PUT8516 and PUT7406) start to appear on Philips web page......

https://www.philips.com.my/c-m-so/tv/latest#layout=36

SenHeng will say, these models they don’t sell.

Shoppee having sale now. So want to take advantage of sales..
Bit the bullet. Bought the 55” Philips Android.

This post has been edited by GuyB: Jul 5 2021, 03:55 PM

Thank you for your input. I just bought mine through Shoppee. The 55” was going for RM2538 + 24 delivery. Don’t have a soundbar (yet). Now only have simple Mission tower speakers plus centre and subwoofer. My apartment is too noisy with cars outside to enjoy full Dolby Atmos. Maybe in time I’d invest in a soundbar if I move.

This post has been edited by GuyB: Jul 5 2021, 04:04 PM

The issue would be no video would be displayed from the DVD player. Just powering up, you won't be able to see the menu because that would be in NTSC.

However, if you have a BD player that can upscale DVD content to 720p, then you can play NTSC DVDs without a problem.

I just bought the older 2020 model with PAL, SECAM and NTSC. Can’t find the newer model on Shoppee.

The Blu-ray DVD player has some internal NTSC->PAL conversion and the newly acquired 4K Blu-ray player might have the same thing. But as I’ve the TV that can display NTSC, I hope it will resolve the problem. The Blu-ray player is multi system DVD and Blu-Ray ( I have some UK Region B Blu-ray Discs). The 4K Blu-Ray is strictly Region A. Both I bought from USA as they were so much cheaper than Malaysia... and get this, the SONY players are both Made in Malaysia!

Thank you for your expertise and know how in helping me these past few weeks.
Hisense’s loss. Philips’ gain.

This post has been edited by GuyB: Jul 5 2021, 04:44 PM

Ideally you get the same Mission speaker range for your surrounds and get an Atmos receiver. See if you can find Mission bookshelf speakers second hand.

If you can't find any and you still want a surround sound for cheap...

1) Buy a new Atmos/DTS-X/Auro 5.1/2.4/2 4K receiver that fits your budget.

2) Keep the Mission Towers for stereo playback. Set it as Speaker B setup. Definitely keep the subwoofer. Retire the center speaker.

3) Get 5/7/9 of these.



They are Dayton Audio Exciter 4 Ohm 40 watt.

4) Get 5/7/9 of these.


These are foam insulation boards.

5) Build yourself DML speakers for surround sound.

LOL! I think most retailers will say that. I wanted the 65PUT8215 and was sent on a round-around until I finally found out Philips
is not making the 65 inch version available in Malaysia. So it's either the 50/55 inch or the large 70 inch version which is just too
large for my living room built-in cabinet. 65PUT7374 is an alternative but it's from their 2019 range and I am just wondering if I
should just wait for the 2021 range to come in

Cheers,
V.

Yes I will upgrade to the Onkyo Receiver with ATMOS you recommended. I have an older Onkyo now. I’ll do the side speakers eventually. But won’t bother with sound proofing as it’s a rented apartment.

Again, thank you for your expertise, and patience. You’re an audio visual expert! Should buy you a meal next time I’m at wherever you are! I’m in Penang!

The side speakers?

The package I recommended is a 5.1.2 package. You set it up as a 5.1 because the ceiling speakers is already part of the front stereo speakers.



The insulation foam is not for sound proofing. You need to watch the Youtube video I linked to.

I'm not an expert. I just know enough for people looking to have mid- to low-end budget stuff.

Ok. Will watch video. But if it’s DIY, forget it. I can’t even glue matchsticks together!🤪

You had recommended the Onkyo HT-S5805 5.1.2CH Dolby Atmos setup. It’s on Shoppee for RM3995. But I’ll just buy the receiver, if I can find it and the extra two side speakers. My sofa is against a wall, and there really isn’t any room on either side..soi might need to be imaginative as to where the placement will be.
What speakers have top ceiling reflecting speakers?

I like the Onkyo receivers (also made in Malaysia but more expensive here than the USA)... as it has HDMI setups.

This post has been edited by GuyB: Jul 5 2021, 07:37 PM

Matchsticks and glue requires patience and precision.

What I was giving instructions to is basically DIY Distributed Mode Loudspeaker or DMLs.

1) Cut the foam boards' edges.
2) Sand them.
3) Screw pegs to hang them.
4) Place the audio exciter onto the board. It comes with stickers.

The YouTube video explains in great detail the process of discovery of the best practices of making one. It's long and fascinating.

This one is shorter at about 15 minutes. You can skip to the end to watch the results and go back to watch the basic steps.


The Onkyo HT-S5805 is a speaker and receiver set. The receiver alone is the HT-R494. But it is not sold separately.

If you're looking to buy just the receiver, look for one that's 5.1.2 or 7.2 minimum with Atmos and DTS-X capability. Also compare the receiver that you have with the one you intend on buying. The power requirement should be the same or slightly higher.

Too low on power and the receiver will burn up if you play it too loud. Too high on power and the speakers will blow.

That's not ideal but you work with what you have.

My suggestion is to move the sofa half a meter off the wall. Then place the surround speakers behind the sofa, either on speaker stands or a rack. The speakers have to be at about ear level.

The front stereo ones in the Onkyo HT-S5805. The top of it has speakers acting as the height reflective speakers.

There are height reflective speakers that are placed on top of the fronts. Or you can buy the same surround sound speakers and either aim it at the ceiling or hang it from the ceiling.

What do you mean by "HDMI setups"?

Philips Customer service says 2021 models will come at the end of September..(maybe if MCO still on). So I decided to buy the 55” 55PUT8215/68 2020 version as the 2020 model can play PAL, NTSC and SECAM. I’ve some French DVDs about!

This post has been edited by GuyB: Jul 8 2021, 03:15 PM

I just realised that there is no instructions manual other than a Quick Set Up guide.

Do you know what the differences are between the side HDMI plug on the side and the other 3 at the back? They all say ARC. So no output to soundbar eventually? I’m currently using the optical audio output to my receiver/amplifier. Is this cable enough for Dolby Atmos?

What are the two USBs for?

I find that there’s a slight brightened hue at three areas on the left side and two at the top of the screen in dark mode, but disappears not perfect but slightly annoying.

I’m using Standard or Natural Does boy Vision setting. Movie tended to darken it a little.

This post has been edited by GuyB: Jul 8 2021, 03:13 PM

First thing first.....congrats on your purchase

They don't provide hardcopy manuals which I guess is trying to be environment friendly. All the instructions and help is set inside the TV. When you press setting, at the bottom left to see there is Help which you then press the blue button.

You can also download the manual from their website and print it out like what I did.

All 4 HDMI inputs are the same with ARC support. So if your receiver or soundbar support ARC HDMI output, then the sound from TV will be channeled to those equipment. But do remember to go to General Settings > Easylink and select On for ARC to work. Also go to All Settings > Sound > Advanced > Audio out, and ensure HDMI sound system is selected.

As stated in the manual, SPDIF output (Digital Audio Out) will be disabled when streaming Dolby Digital Plus content. So I'm not sure if you will get sound from the optical output when you play Dolby Atmos content. For your info, I'm using HDMI ARC.

The USB at the back is 2.0 while the side USB is 3.0
You can link an air mouse using USB 2.0 and hook up a USB HDD to the USB 3.0

I don't find any bright hues on my TV. Maybe you can post snapshots of the problem here to explain what you see.

Since my last comment, I've have fine tuned the picture setting myself to be slightly warmer but using the Natural style setting when playing HDR content. When I play Dolby Vision content, it automatically goes to Dolby Vision Bright.

Hope my explanation helps you to understand the workings of your new TV. Some of those above I experiment it myself like setting the picture quality to my desired viewing preference.

I had a call from a very nice Philips Customer Service agent who explained what I needed to know...although you did a better job in detail! So, thank you !

The slight bright hues on the side and top of the screen is normal, the CS agent said. It’s very slight. But he said if it gets brighter and bigger, contact Service.

Can the Digital Audio output handle ATMOS Dolby? Right now I don’t have a receiver that has Dolby Atmos yet. Just True Dolby.

But if I’m playing thru the Blu-ray player, the sound will come from there to the receiver. The only time is playing Netflix. Does any movie have 4K Dolby Atmos that can go on the Optical audio cable?

This post has been edited by GuyB: Jul 8 2021, 06:45 PM

If you guys need latest firmware,
look first in your TV installed version and compare with:

https://toengel.net/philipsblog/firmware-download/