Philips 2.37E+06 user manual MHL Mobile High-Definition Link introduction, What is it?

2. Setting up the monitor

2.3MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) introduction

What is it?

Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) is a mobile audio/video interface for directly connecting mobile phones and other portable devices to high-definition displays.

An optional MHL cable allows you to simply connect your MHL capable mobile device to this large Philips MHL display, and watch your HD videos come to life with full digital sound. Now not only you can enjoy your mobile games, photos, movies, or other apps on its big screen, you can simultaneously charge your mobile device so you never run out of power half way.

How do I use the MHL function?

To use the MHL function, you need an MHL- Certified mobile device.To find a list of MHL- certified devices, visit the official MHL website (http://www.mhlconsortium.org)

You also need a optional MHL certified special cable in order to use this function.

How does it work? (how do I connect?)

Connect the Optional MHL cable to the mini USB port on the mobile device side, and the [MHL-HDMI] marked port on the monitor side. You are now ready to view the images on your big screen display and operate all function on you the mobile device such as internet surfing, game playing, photo browsing…etc. if your monitor has speaker function, then you will be able to hear accompanying sound too.When the MHL cable is disconnected or the mobile device is turned off, the MHL function will be automatically disabled.

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Note

•The port marked [MHL-HDMI] is the only port on the monitor that supports the MHL function when the MHL cable is used. Note that the MHL certified cable is different than a standard HDMI cable.

•A mobile device with MHL certification must be purchased separately

•You may have to manually switch the monitor to MHL-HDMI mode in order to activate the monitor, if you have other devices already working and connected to available inputs

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