19 Digital teletext (MHEG)

Available in U.K. only

Digital teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a Digital teletext service, the images you see contain graphics and text which are laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster. Some digital channels, which you select like any other channel, offer dedicated teletext services. Some digital channels also offer information on the programme being broadcast (a message or an instruction may appear on the screen).

Under certain circumstances, Digital text or interactive services may have priority over subtitles. This can result in the subtitles not automatically reapperaing when leaving Digital text or interactive services on a channel which is broadcasting subtitles. In these cases, subtiltes can be intialised either by toggling

the key on the remote control or by changing channel.

To use the digital teletext, follow the instructions on screen.

Depending on the service, you can

be asked to use the Í Æ Î ï (cursor

keys), (colour keys),

(Teletext On/Off key) and

sometimes the / numerical keys.

Note

If no colour key links are available

in the Digital Teletext to allow you to

exit teletext mode, use the key instead.

When you have finished watching teletext, select a different channel with P – / + keys or follow the on screen instructions to return to picture.

When you switch to a digital channel with links to a telext service, software is downloaded in the background to enable the teletext function. You will have to wait for

a while before you press the key to allow the software download to complete. If

you press the key before the download is complete, there will be a short delay before the teletext screen is displayed.

While navigating the 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

Available in all countries

If you see an icon TXT on a digital channel without digital telextext services, it indicates Analogue Teletext is available in Digital mode.

Press the key to access Analogue teletext.

Note

If UK country is selected during

installation, press and hold key for at least 3 seconds.

To use Analogue Teletext functions, see page 40 and 41.

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Philips LCD And Plasma Panel TV user manual Digital teletext Mheg, Available in U.K. only