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Digital Cable TV
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Your new TV is provided with a special slot called a CableCARD™ which means that you do not need a separate set top box to receive digital cable SDTV and HDTV programs. However it is still possible to connect a set top box to your TV.
The CableCARD, which will be available from your cable system operator, is designed only for that particular digital cable TV system. If you need to get digital cable TV from a different system, simple swap your old CableCARD for a new one.
Cable systems can provide a wide range of digital TV programs and even specialized digital audio channels.
Cable TV systems can offer many
Examples include local school and community access channels.
CableCARD™ *
A CableCARD is a removable card distributed by cable companies, that is inserted into the CableCARD slot at the bottom of your television. CableCARD allows you to tune digital and high definition scrambled or encrypted cable channels through the cable antenna. Consult your cable company on the availability of CableCARD.The CableCARD is required to receive premium digital TV channels and services (where available) through the cable.
A CableCARD functionality includes conditional access and copy protection. See settings menu, CableCARD applications, p. 18.
Note: Do not insert a PCMCIA card into the CableCARD slot.
*CableCARD™ is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
Preparation
Do not insert the power plug in a wall socket before all connections are made.
Place the TV on a solid surface or place the TV on the supplied stand. For the mounting instructions of the stand, see the Quick Start Guide leaflet supplied.
For ventilation, leave at least 4” to 6” free all around the TV. Do not place the TV on a carpet.To prevent any unsafe situations, no naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed in the vicinity.
Avoid heat, direct sunlight and exposure to rain or water.The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Mounting the TV on the wall
This TV provides the VESA mounting interface (not supplied) and is VESA compatible with the 4 supplied VESA studs to be inserted in the back of the TV.
Caution: Installing the TV requires special skill that should only be performed by qualified personnel.You should not attempt to do the work yourself. Philips bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury.
Make sure that the wall mount is being fixed securely enough so that it meets safety standards.
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