Connections; Tips On Connections - Philips TV User Manual

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Connections

3.1

Tips on connections

Connectivity guide
Always connect a device to the TV with the highest quality
connection available. Also, use good quality cables to ensure a
good transfer of picture and sound.
If you need help to connect several devices to the TV, you
can visit the Philips TV connectivity guide. The guide
offers information on how to connect and which cables to use.
Go to www.connectivityguide.philips.com
Antenna
If you have a Set-top box (a digital receiver) or Recorder,
connect the antenna cables to run the antenna signal through
the Set-top box and/or Recorder first before it enters the TV. In
this way, the antenna and the Set-top box can send possible
additional channels to the Recorder to record.
HDMI
HDMI CEC
An HDMI connection has the best picture and sound quality.
One HDMI cable combines video and audio signals. Use an
HDMI cable for High Definition (HD) or Full HD (FHD) TV
signals. For best signal quality transfer, use a High speed HDMI
cable and do not use an HDMI cable longer than 5 m.
EasyLink HDMI CEC
If your devices are connected with HDMI and have EasyLink, you
can operate them with the TV remote control. EasyLink HDMI
CEC must be switched On on the TV and the connected
device.
DVI to HDMI
Use a DVI to HDMI adapter if your device only has a DVI
connection. Use one of the HDMI connections and add an
Audio L/R cable (mini-jack 3.5mm) to Audio In for sound, on
the back of the TV.
Copy protection
DVI and HDMI cables support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection). HDCP is a copy protection signal that
prevents copying content from a DVD disc or Blu-ray Disc. Also
referred to as DRM (Digital Rights Management).
HDMI ARC
HDMI 1 connection on the TV have HDMI ARC (Audio Return
Channel). If the device, typically a Home Theatre System (HTS),
also has the HDMI ARC connection, connect it to HDMI 1 on
this TV. With the HDMI ARC connection, you do not need to
connect the extra audio cable that sends the sound of the TV
picture to the HTS. The HDMI ARC connection combines both
signals.
In case you prefer to switch off ARC on the HDMI connections,
press  and select Setup and press OK. Select TV
settings > Sound > Advanced > HDMI 1 - ARC.
Scart
SCART is a good quality connection. The SCART connection
can be used for CVBS and RGB video signals but cannot be used
for High Definition (HD) TV signals. The SCART connection
combines video and audio signals.
Use the SCART adapter cable to connect your device.
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