Interactive Tv - Philips PFL42x8 User Manual

Interactive TV

What you can do
With interactive TV, you can view additional
information or entertainment pages provided
by digital TV broadcasters. You can
experience true interactivity by responding
directly to the digital content.
Note: You cannot download files to your TV
with this feature.
Broadcasters use various interactive TV
systems such as:

HbbTV (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband
TV)

iTV (Interactive TV - MHEG)

MHP (Multimedia Home Platform)

DTVi (Digital TV interactive)
Visit the broadcaster's website for more
information to see which interactive system
is available in your country.
Here are some examples of interactive
activities you can enjoy:

View information about TV
programmes

Take part in a quiz or competition

Play games

Shop online

Pay for a video-on-demand (VOD)
programme

Vote

Chat
What you need
To enjoy this service, you need:

Digital channels with interactive services

A wired or wireless home network,
connected through a Universal Plug and
Play router (uPnP).
For network connection, see Connect your
TV > Connect to a network and the
Internet (Page 56).
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Access interactive TV
You can identify channels that offer
interactive services by a message that invites
you to press the Red button or OK to
access an interactive programme.
1. Switch to a digital channel with interactive
services.
While the application is loading, a blinking
symbol is displayed. When the application
has loaded, an icon is displayed.
2. Press the Red button or OK to launch
the interactive application.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions and use
your remote control to navigate the
interactive pages.