Philips 42pfl8404 User Manual

5.2.2      HDMI
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HDMI supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents
Protection). HDCP is a copy protection signal that comes
with HD content (DVD disc or Blu-ray Disc).
DVI to HDMI
Use a DVI to HDMI adaptor if your device has only a DVI
connection. Use one of the HDMI connectors and, for
sound, add an Audio L/R cable to Audio In Left / Right,
HDMI / DVI mini jack connector, on the back of the TV. EasyLink
HDMI with EasyLink offers easy operating of your
connected devices when these have the HDMI CEC...

5.2.3   YPbPr — Component video
Use the Component Video YPbPr connection together with
an Audio Left and Right connection for sound.
Match the YPbPr connector colours with the cable plugs
when you connect. YPbPr can handle High Definition (HD)
TV signals. 

5.2.4   Scart
A scart cable combines video and audio signals. Scart
connectors can handle RGB video signals but cannot
handle High Definition (HD) TV signals. 

5.2.5   S-Video
Use an S-Video cable together with an Audio Left and Right
(cinch) cable.
Match the Audio connectors’ colours with the cable plugs
when you connect. 

5.2.6   Video
Use a Video (cinch) cable together with an Audio Left and
Right (cinch) cable.
Match the Audio connectors’ colours with the cable plugs
when you connect. 

5.2.7   VGA
Use a VGA cable (DE15 connector) to connect a computer
to the TV. With this connection you can use the TV as a
computer monitor. You can add an Audio Left and Right
cable for sound.
Read Connections > More devices >TV as PC Monitor. 

5.3.1   DVD player
Use an HDMI cable to connect the DVD player to an HDMI connector on the back of the TV. 

5.3.2      DVD  Home  Theatre  System
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First, use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV. 

5.3.2      DVD  Home  Theatre  System
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Finally, use a digital audio cinch cable to connect the device to the TV or alternatively, use the analogue Audio Out L/R. 

5.3.2      DVD  Home  Theatre  System
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Audio Out L/R
If there is no digital audio output on the Home Theatre
System, you can use the TV's analogue Audio Out L/R
connection. Audio and Video synchronisation (sync)
If the sound does not match with the video on screen, you
can set a delay on most DVD Home Theatre Systems to
match the sound and video.
Do not connect the audio signal from a DVD player or other
device directly to the Home Theatre System. Always lead
the sound through the TV first.