Source, Decoder | Philips pixel plus manual

Teletext level 2.5

Some broadcasters offer the opportunity to see more colours, other background colours and nicer pictures in the teletext pages.

&Select Teletext level 2.5.

éPress the cursor right to select Teletext level 2.5 On to take advantage of this feature.

“Press the cursor right again to select Teletext level 2.5 Off if you like the more neutral teletext layout.

The selection made is valid for all channels which broadcast teletext level 2.5.

Note: It may take a few seconds before teletext broadcast switches over to Teletext level 2.5.

Auto Surround

Sometimes the broadcaster transmits special signals for Surround Sound encoded programmes. The TV automatically switches to the best surround sound mode when Auto Surround is switched On.

Set/Change code

The Child lock feature (see TV, Features, p. 11) allows you to lock channels to prevent others from watching certain programmes.To watch locked channels, a 4-digit code must be entered. The Set/Change code menu item allows you to create or change a Personal Identification Number (PIN).

&Select Set/Change code.

éIf no code exists yet, the menu item is set to Set code.

If a code has previously been entered, the menu item is set to Change code. Follow the instructions on screen.

Important:You have forgotten your code !

&Select Change code in the General menu and press OK.

éPress the cursor right and enter the overriding code 8-8-8-8.

“Press the cursor again and enter a new personal 4-digit code.The previous code is erased and the new code is stored.

Source

Setup

EXT1

EXT2

EXT3

SIDE

This menu allows you to indicate the peripheral you connected to one of the external inputs.

&Press the cursor right to enter the list of types of peripherals attached to the selected input.

éSelect the peripheral device with the cursor up/down.

Once you have selected the source type, e.g. DVD, this source will automatically be selected when your remote control is in DVD mode, see p. 3, and when you press the v key on the remote control.

Decoder

Setup

Programme

Status

If a decoder or a descrambler is connected, see p. 15, you can define one or more programme numbers as decoder programme numbers.

&Select Decoder with the cursor right.

éSelect Programme.

“Select the programme number under which you have stored the programme coming from your decoder.

‘Select Status.

•Select the input used to connect your decoder: None, EXT1 or EXT2.

•Select None if you do not want the selected programme number being activated as a decoder programme number.

Note: Select EXT2 when the decoder is connected to your EasyLink video recorder.

pixel plus specifications

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