Using digital teletext
Note: Digital teletext is available in the U.K. only
The digital teletext services differs greatly from the analogue teletext service. The digital teletext service contains graphics and text that are laid out and controlled by the broadcaster. Some digital channels, offer
a dedicated teletext services. Some digital channels also offer information about the programme being broadcast.
Sometimes, digital teletext takes priority over subtitles. In this case, subtitles do not reappear automatically when you exit from digital teletext on a channel that is broadcasting subtitles. To make subtitles
reappear, toggle the
key on the remote control or change the channel.
To use digital teletext, follow the instructions on screen.
You use teletext by pressing the following keys:
•Í Æ Î ï cursor keys
•
colour keys
•
teletext on/off key
•
to
numerical keys
If no colour key links are available in the Digital Teletext to allow you to exit teletext
mode, use the
key instead.
When you switch to a digital channel with a teletext service, the teletext is downloaded in the background. Wait for the download to complete before you press the
key. If you press the key before the download is complete, there is a short delay before the teletext is displayed.
When you navigate in digital teletext, there is a short delay while the page downloads. A prompt or message is often broadcast on the page to let you know the progress.
Analogue teletext in digital mode
Note: Analogue teletext is available in all countries
If you see the teletext icon TXT on a digital channel without digital teletext services, the icon indicates that analogue teletext is available in digital mode.
Press the 
key to access analogue teletext.
If you have selected the UK as your country,
press and hold the 
key for at least 5 seconds.
For information about how to use the analogue teletext functions, see Using teletext on page 37.
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