Connections; Tips On Connections - Philips 42PFG6519 User Manual

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Connections

4.1

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
HDMI connections provide the best picture and sound quality.
HDMI cables combine video and audio signals. Use an HDMI
cable for high-definition (HD) and TV signals. For best signal
quality, use a high-speed HDMI cable, and do not use HDMI
cables 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 turned On on the TV and the connected device.
For more information on using EasyLink, press
and look up EasyLink CEC.
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
All of the HDMI connections on the TV have HDMI ARC
(Audio Return Channel).
If the device, typically a Home Theater System (HTS), also has
the HDMI ARC connection, connect it to any of the HDMI
connections 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.
You can use any HDMI connection on this TV to connect the
HTS but ARC is only available for 1 device/connection at a time.
In case you prefer to turn off ARC on the HDMI connections,
press  and select Setup and press OK.
Select TV settings > Sound > Advanced > HDMI ARC.
Video-Audio LR
CVBS - Composite Video is a high quality connection. Next to
the CVBS signal, add the Audio Left and Right signals for sound.
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