8000 series

Smart LED TV

40PFL8606H/12

8000 series Smart LED TV

40PFL8606H/12

Refined living, pure performance

The thin 8000 series LED TV combines the award-winning Perfect Pixel HD engine, Ambilight and 3D Max for a truly immersive movie experience. Share and enrich this experience as Smart TV puts your living room in the centre of the online world. See all benefits

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8000 series Smart LED TV

Refined living, pure performance

The thin 8000 series LED TV combines the award-winning Perfect Pixel HD engine, Ambilight and 3D Max for a truly immersive movie experience. Share and enrich this experience as Smart TV puts your living room in the centre of the online world. See all benefits

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Refined living, pure performance

with Ambilight and Smart TV

  • 102 cm (40")
  • Full HD 3D Max
  • DVB-T/C

Ambilight Spectra 2-sided intensifies the viewing experience

Add a new dimension to your viewing experience with Ambilight Spectra 2. This patented Philips technology enlarges the screen by projecting a glow of light from 2 sides of the back of the TV screen onto the surrounding wall. Ambilight automatically adjusts the colour and brightness of the light to match the TV picture. Thanks to the wall-adaptive function, the colour of the light is perfect, regardless of your wall colour.

Full HD TV and Perfect Pixel HD Engine for unrivalled clarity

Experience unrivalled sharpness and clarity with Perfect Pixel HD Engine. Each pixel of the picture is enhanced to better match the surrounding pixels. The result is a unique combination of sharpness, natural detail, vivid colours, superior contrast and smooth natural motion. Clean and razor sharp images come from artefact and noise detection and reduction in all content sources. The Full HD screen with 1920x1080 pixels produces brilliant flicker-free pictures with superb brightness.

3D Max for a truly immersive Full HD 3D experience

3D Max for a truly immersive Full HD 3D experience

Be enthralled by 3D movies in your own living room with the 3D Max. The combination of the fast display and Active shutter glasses bring real-life depth in Full HD resolution. Now all 2D content can be experienced in 3D and you can even control the depth of the 3D to your liking. Your TV is ready for the 3D Max experience — just add the 3D Max glasses.

Brilliant LED images with incredible contrast

Brilliant LED images with incredible contrast

The most advanced LED lighting technology in this Full HD LED TV combines an eye-catching minimalistic design with stunning image quality as well as the lowest power consumption in its category. On top of that, LED lighting technology does not contain any hazardous materials. Thus, with LED backlights you can enjoy low power consumption, high brightness, incredible contrast, sharpness and vibrant colours.

800 Hz Perfect Motion Rate (PMR) for superb motion sharpness

800 Hz Perfect Motion Rate (PMR) for superb motion sharpness

800 Hz Perfect Motion Rate (PMR) creates extreme motion sharpness for even clearer and more vibrant images in fast action movies. The new Philips PMR standard shows the combined visible effect of the fastest panel refresh rate, Perfect Natural Motion and unique processing formula, for unprecedented motion sharpness.

28 W SoundStage for dynamic powerful sound in an ultra slim TV

28 W SoundStage for dynamic powerful sound in an ultra slim TV

Philips SoundStage with 28 W RMS output power has far more dynamism and power than anything heard on LCD TVs today. Now, we can combine an ultra-thin design with powerful TV sound. The TV stand houses an advanced speaker system, which combines deep, warm bass with excellent clarity. And you can also enjoy the excellent sound experience in the wall-mount position.

A wealth of online apps, videos to rent and catch-up TV

A wealth of online apps, videos to rent and catch-up TV

Rent films directly on your TV from online video shops, watch catch-up TV from your favourite channels and enjoy a rich selection of online apps with Net TV. You can also browse the open Internet.

With SimplyShare, enjoy photos, music and films on your TV

With SimplyShare, enjoy photos, music and films on your TV

Share photos, music and films through SimplyShare from your smart phone, tablet or computer and enjoy them on the big screen.

Control the TV with your smart phone, tablet or keyboard

Control the TV with your smart phone, tablet or keyboard

Control your TV in the easiest and most convenient way. Just connect a wireless keyboard or use your smart phone or tablet to control your Smart TV.

Find, schedule, record* and pause TV

Find, schedule, record* and pause TV

Record live digital TV on a USB connected to your Philips TV or pause content whenever you want to take a break and continue watching whenever you want. Use the Electronic Programme Guide to find your favourite programmes and easily schedule your preferred recordings. Now you can programme your TV viewing around your life.

Integrated Wi-Fi to use Net TV apps and SimplyShare wireless

Enjoy films, pictures, infotainment and other online content directly on your TV wirelessly. Simply connect the TV to your wireless home network with the easy wizard. Navigate the apps using the TV remote control and select from the rich offer of apps.

Technical Specifications

  • Ambilight

    Ambilight Features
    • Wall colour adaptive
    • Lounge light mode
    Ambilight Version
    2-sided
  • Picture/Display

    Aspect ratio
    16:9
    Diagonal screen size (inch)
    40  inch
    Diagonal screen size (metric)
    102  cm
    Display
    edge LED backlight
    Panel resolution
    1920 x 1080p
    3D
    • 3D Max*
    • 2D to 3D conversion
    • 3D Depth adjustment
    • 2 Player Full Screen Gaming*
    Brightness
    450  cd/m²
    Picture enhancement
    • Perfect Pixel HD Engine
    • Perfect Natural Motion
    • ISF image calibration
    • Active Control + Light sensor
    • Wide colour gamut display
    • Super Resolution
    • Perfect Colours
    • Perfect Contrast
    • Scanning backlight
    • 800 Hz Perfect Motion Rate
    Dynamic screen contrast
    500,000:1
    Response time (typical)
    1  ms
    Peak Luminance ratio
    65  %
  • Supported Display Resolution

    Computer inputs
    up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
    Video inputs
    • 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 Hz
    • up to 1920 x 1080p
  • Tuner/Reception/Transmission

    Digital TV
    • DVB-C MPEG2*
    • DVB-C MPEG4*
    • DVB-T MPEG2*
    • DVB-T MPEG4*
    Video Playback
    • NTSC
    • PAL
    • SECAM
  • Smart TV Applications

    Control
    • MyRemote app (iOS & Android)
    • USB Keyboard and Mouse support
    Net TV
    • Catch-up TV
    • Online Video shops
    • Open Internet browser
    • Online apps
    SimplyShare
    • DLNA media browser
    • USB media browser
    • Wi-Fi MediaConnect*
    Programme
    • Pause TV
    • USB recording
  • Multimedia Applications

    Video Playback Formats
    • Codec support:
    • Containers: AVI, MKV
    • H264/MPEG-4 AVC
    • MPEG-1
    • MPEG-2
    • MPEG-4
    • WMV9/VC1
    Music Playback Formats
    • AAC
    • MP3
    • WMA (v2 up to v9.2)
    Picture Playback Formats
    JPEG
    Net TV
    Included
  • Convenience

    Ease of Installation
    • Auto detect Philips devices
    • Channel installation wizard
    • Device connection wizard
    • Network installation wizard
    • Settings assistant wizard
    • 2-in-1 Wallmount Stand
    Ease of Use
    • One-stop Home button
    • On-screen User manual
    • Touch control buttons
    PC network link
    DLNA 1.5 certified
    Screen Format Adjustments
    • Autofill
    • Autozoom
    • Movie expand 16:9
    • Super Zoom
    • Unscaled
    • Widescreen
    Electronic Programme Guide
    8-day Electronic Programme Guide*
    Signal strength indication
    Yes
    Teletext
    1200-page Hypertext
    Firmware upgradeable
    • Firmware auto upgrade wizard
    • Firmware upgradeable via USB
    • Online firmware upgrade
  • Sound

    Output power (RMS)
    28 W (2 x 14 W)
    Sound Enhancement
    • Auto Volume Leveller
    • Clear Sound
    • Incredible Surround
    • Treble and Bass Control
    Loudspeaker types
    Soundstage stand enclosure
  • Connectivity

    Number of HDMI connections
    4
    HDMI features
    • 3D
    • Audio Return Channel
    Number of components in (YPbPr)
    1
    EasyLink (HDMI-CEC)
    • Remote control pass-through
    • System audio control
    • System standby
    • Plug and play add to Homescreen
    • Auto subtitle shift (Philips)
    • Pixel Plus link (Philips)
    • One touch play
    Number of scarts (RGB/CVBS)
    1
    Number of USBs
    2
    Wireless connection
    Wi-Fi Certified
    Other connections
    • Antenna IEC75
    • Common Interface Plus (CI+)
    • Ethernet-LAN RJ-45
    • SD card slot (Videostore)
    • Digital audio out (optical)
    • PC-in VGA + Audio L/R in
    • Headphone out
    • Service connector
  • Power

    Mains power
    AC 220 - 240 V 50/60 Hz
    Ambient temperature
    5°C to 35°C
    Standby power consumption
    < 0.1 W
    Energy Label Class
    A
    EU Energy Label power
    66  W
    Power Saving Features
    • 0 Watt Power-off switch
    • Auto switch-off timer
    • Eco mode
    • Eco settings menu
    • Light sensor
    • Picture mute (for radio)
    Off mode power consumption
    < 0.01
    Annual energy consumption
    91  kW·h
    Presence of lead
    Yes*
  • Accessories

    Included accessories
    • Power cord
    • Remote Control
    • 2 x AAA Batteries
    • Tabletop swivel stand
    • Quick start guide
    • Legal and safety brochure
    • Wall mounting bracket
    • Smart TV Quick Guide
    • Wi-Fi MediaConnect voucher
    Optional accessories
    3DMax Glasses PTA516 (Active)
  • Dimensions

    Set Width
    950  mm
    Set Height
    582  mm
    Set Depth
    32  mm
    Product weight
    17  kg
    Set width (with stand)
    950  mm
    Set height (with stand)
    636  mm
    Set depth (with stand)
    244  mm
    Product weight (+stand)
    20  kg
    Compatible wall mount
    adjustable 300 x 200 mm
    Stand width
    462  mm

What's in the box?

Other items in the box

  • Power cord
  • Remote Control
  • 2 x AAA Batteries
  • Tabletop swivel stand
  • Quick start guide
  • Legal and safety brochure
  • Wall mounting bracket
  • Smart TV Quick Guide
  • Wi-Fi MediaConnect voucher
  • 3DMax Glasses PTA516 (Active)

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  • 3D Max two player gaming is only supported by 3D Max TVs with the following set types: 58pfl9956, 46pfl9706, 37pfl9606, 52pfl9606, 46pfl8686, 40pfl8606, 46pfl8606, _pfl5507 (Eu), _pfl7007 (Eu), _pfl8007 (Eu), _pfl9x07
  • Net TV: Visit www.philips.com/smarttv to discover the services available in your country.
  • Wi-Fi Media connect: The playback of video can be affected by your PC speed and Wi-Fi bandwidth. For minimum and recommended system requirements go to www.philips.com/wifimediaconnect. Displays content with a delay of some seconds. Small differences between image and sound can occur.
  • Parents should monitor their children during 3D viewing and ensure they do not experience any discomfort as mentioned above. Watching 3D is not recommended for children under 6 years of age as their visual system is not fully developed yet.
  • The TV supports DVB reception for 'Free to air' broadcast. Specific DVB operators may not be supported. An up to date list can be found in the FAQ section of the Philips support website. For some operators Conditional Access and subscription are required. Contact your operator for more information.
  • 8 days EPG, service not available in all countries
  • USB recording is only possible for digital channels covered by the TV IP bases Electronic Programme Guide (country and channel restrictions may apply); recordings may be limited by broadcast copy protection (CI+). An Internet connection is required.
  • Energy consumption in kWh per year based on the power consumption of the television operating 4 hours per day for 365 days. The actual energy consumption will depend on how the television is used.
  • This television contains lead only in certain parts or components where no technology alternatives exist in accordance with existing exemption clauses under the RoHS Directive.
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  • For 2D games only.
  • Ensure that the game console is connected to the HDMI connector of the TV.
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