Philips 52PFL9704H/12 User Manual page 46

2.1.2 Universal remote control 1/4
Your TV remote control can control other devices such as a
DVD player or a Home Theatre System from Philips or other
brands.
To operate a device with the TV remote control, you need
to set up one of the Universal mode keys for your particular
device.
Once setup is complete, the Universal mode key sets the
remote control to operate the device but the TV screen will
not switch to that device.
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