Philips Ultra-Slim Smart LED TV 55PDL8908S 55PDL8908S/12 Leaflet

Issue date 2013-08-10

Version: 7.1.8

12 NC: 8670 001 01589
EAN: 87 12581 68239 2

© 2013 Koninklijke Philips N.V.
All Rights reserved.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips N.V. 
or their respective owners.

55PDL8908S/12

Specifications

Ultra-Slim Smart LED TV with Ambilight 3-sided XL and Perfect Pixel HD

140 cm (55") 3D Max, DVB-T/T2/C/S/S2

• Ambilight Version: 3 sided XL

• Ambilight Features: Wall colour adaptive, Lounge 

light mode

• Display: LED Full HD

• Diagonal screen size: 55 inch / 140 cm 

• Panel resolution: 1920 x 1080p

• 3D: 3D Max*, 2 Player Full Screen Gaming*, 3D 

Depth adjustment, 2D to 3D conversion

• Aspect ratio: 16:9

• Brightness: 450 cd/m²

• Dynamic screen contrast: 500,000:1

• Picture enhancement: Perfect Pixel HD Engine, 

Micro Dimming, 1400 Hz Perfect Motion Rate, 

Local contrast, Perfect 3D Natural Motion, Super 

Resolution

• Interactive TV: HbbTV*

• SmartTV apps*: Catch-up TV, Netflix*, Online 

apps, Online Video shops, Open Internet browser, 

YouTube

• Social TV: Facebook, Skype, Twitter

• TV programme guide*: 8-day Electronic 

Programme Guide

• User interaction: SimplyShare, MultiRoom Client 

and Server*, Smart text remote control, Pointer 

remote control*, Wi-Fi Miracast Certified*

• Programme: Pause TV, USB Recording*

• Ease of Installation: Auto detect Philips devices, 

Device connection wizard, Network installation 

wizard, Settings assistant wizard

• Ease of Use: One-stop Home button, On-screen 

User manual

• Firmware upgradeable: Firmware auto upgrade 

wizard, Firmware upgradeable via USB, Online 

firmware upgrade

• Screen Format Adjustments: Autofill, Autozoom, 

Movie expand 16:9, Super Zoom, Unscaled, 

Widescreen

• Signal strength indication

• Teletext: 1200-page Hypertext

• My Remote App*: Control, Simply Share, TV 

Guide, Wi-Fi Smart Screen

• Processor type: Dual-Core

• Output power (RMS): 30 W (2 x 15 W)

• Sound Features: 3D wOOx, HD Stereo

• Sound Enhancement: Auto Volume Leveller, Clear 

Sound, Incredible Surround, Pure Bass

• Number of HDMI connections: 4

• Number  of  components in (YPbPr): 1

• Number  of  scarts  (RGB/CVBS):  1

• Number of USBs: 3

• Wireless connections: Integrated Wi-Fi 11n, Wi-Fi 

Miracast Certified

• Other connections: Antenna IEC75, Common 

Interface Plus (CI+), Ethernet-LAN RJ-45, Digital 

audio out (optical), Audio L/R in, Headphone out, 

Service connector

• HDMI features: 3D, Audio Return Channel

• 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

• Video Playback Formats: 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

• Computer inputs: up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz

• Video inputs: 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 Hz, up to 1920 x 

1080p

• Digital TV: Astra HD+ support, Freeview HD*, 

DVB-T/T2/C/S/S2

• MPEG Support: MPEG2, MPEG4

• Video Playback: NTSC, PAL, SECAM

• Mains power: AC 220 - 240 V 50/60 Hz

• Ambient temperature: 5°C to 35°C

• Energy Label Class: A+

• EU Energy Label power: 90 W

• Annual energy consumption: 125 kW·h

• Standby power consumption: < 0.1 W

• Power Saving Features: Auto switch-off timer, Eco 

mode, Light sensor, Picture mute (for radio)

• Off mode power consumption: < 0.1 W

• Box  dimensions  (W x H x D): 

1377 x 1428 x 398 mm

• Set  dimensions  (W x H x D): 

1241 x 1191 x 41.4 mm

• Product weight: 42 kg

• Weight incl. Packaging: 56.9 kg

• VESA wall mount compatible: 400 x 400 mm

• Lean back angle: 0° to 10°

• Included accessories: 2 x 3D active Glasses, 

Remote Control, 2 x AAA Batteries, Power cord, 

SCART Adapter, Component cable adapter, Quick 

start guide, Legal and safety brochure, Warranty 

Leaflet

• Included wall mount solutions: wall mount, drilling 

template, 2 x plug, 2 x screw

• Optional accessories: 3D Glasses PTA518, 3D 

Glasses PTA508, Philips TV camera PTA317

•

* MyRemote app and related functionalities varies according to the TV 

model and country, as well as smart device model and OS. For more 
details, please visit: www.philips.com/TV.

* Compatibility depends on Wi-Fi Miracast certification Android 4.2 

or later. For more details please refer to your device documentation.

* For smart TV app, visit www.philips.com/TV to discover the services 

offered in your country

* USB recording for digital channels only, recordings may be limited by 

broadcast copy protection (CI+). Country and channel restrictions 
may apply.

* Philips TV camera (PTA317) is sold separately.
* 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.

* Software upgrade required for HbbTV, Multiroom client and server, 

Netflix and myRemote app.

* 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.

* EPG and actual visibility (up to 8 days) is country- and operator-

dependent.

Connections

Side

Rear

HDMI 4

USB

USB

USB

COMMON INTERFACE

HDMI 1

ARC

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

SCART

NETWORK

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA

AUDIO IN

L / R

OPTICAL

Y Pb Pr - L R

SATELLITE