Philips 42PES0001D/H manual Get started, How to enjoy HD TV ?, Product highlights

2.2How to enjoy HD TV ?

This TV can display High Definition TV programmes. But to enjoy HD TV you need to get programmes in HD first. The picture quality of this TV without HD programmes is just normal TV.

You can receive HD programmes from ...

-a Blu-ray Disc player, connected to HDMI, with a HD Movie

-a digital HD receiver, connected to HDMI, with a subscription to HD channels from a Cable or Satellite company

-an Over-the-air HD broadcaster (DVB-T MPEG4)

-a HD channel on your DVB-C network

-a Game console (Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3), connected to HDMI, with a HD game.

Contact your dealer for more information. Go to www.philips.com/support FAQ’s to find the list of HD channels or providers in your country.

2.3Product highlights

Your new TV is equipped with some of the most modern audio or video innovations.

Your TV offers the following advantages ...

Full High Definition LCD display

A full HD resolution of 1920x1080p, the highest resolution of HD sources. It offers a brilliant flicker- free progressive scan picture with optimum brightness and superb colours.

DVB-T and DVB-C integrated tuner

Next to normal analogue TV broadcast your TV receives digital terrestrial and in certain countries also digital cable TV and radio broadcasts.

Electronic Programme Guide - EPG The EPG shows the scheduled digital TV programmes on screen. The guide can remind you when programmes start, switch the TV on, etc.

USB connection / PC network connection Multimedia connection for instantly view or play your photos or music.

3 Get started

This section helps you with the positioning and the first time installation of the TV.

3.1Position the TV screen

Carefully read the safety precautions in section 1.1 Safety before you position the TV.

•Large screen TVs are heavy. Carry and handle the TV screen with at least two persons.

•The ideal distance from which to watch TV is three times its diagonal screen size.

•Position the TV screen where light does not fall directly on the screen.

•Your TV screen is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot for an anti-theft lock (not supplied).

3.2Position the Essence Connectivity hub

Carefully read the safety precautions in section 1.1 Safety before you position the Connectivity hub.

•Always place the TV hub in a horizontal position.

•Never install the TV hub in a closed space or cupboard.

•Be aware the top side can become quite hot.

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