Philips 42pfl8404 User Manual

5.6.1      Conditional  Access  Module  (CAM)
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Scrambled digital TV channels can be decoded with a
Conditional Access Module (CAM). Digital TV service
operators provide the CAM when you subscribe to their
services. Contact a digital TV service operator for more
information and terms & conditions. Insert a CAM
Switch off the TV before inserting a CAM.
Look on the CAM for the correct method of insertion.
Incorrect insertion can damage the CAM and the TV.
Look for the common interface slot on the side of...

5.6.1      Conditional  Access  Module
2/2Watching a CAM service
If a CAM is inserted and subscription fees have been paid,
the TV shows the programme from the digital TV service
provider. The applications, their function, the content and
the onscreen messages all come from the CAM service.
CAM settings
To set passwords or PIN codes for the CAM service, press
h > Setup > Features > Common Interface. Select the CAM
provider and press OK. 

5.6.2   Common Interface Plus CI+
This TV can handle the CI+ conditional access.
CI+ allows service providers to offer premium HD digital
programmes with a high level of copy protection.
To insert a CI+ CAM, read the chapter CAM - Conditional
Access Module. 

5.7.1   Wired network connection
To set up the wired network connection, read all chapters
in Setup > Network.
Connect the router to the TV using a network cable
and switch on the router before you start the network
installation. 

6.1   Contact information
Warning
If your TV breaks down, NEVER try to repair the TV yourself.
If the advice and suggestions in Troubleshooting do not
help resolve the problem, try switching the TV off and back
on again.
Contact information — Consumer Care
If the TV problem is not solved you can call the Philips
Consumer Care hotline in your country. Find the telephone
number on the printed documentation that came with the
TV.
Or consult our website www.philips.com/support
TV model number and serial...

6.2      TV  and  remote  control
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The TV does not switch on
• Verify the power cable connection.
• Verify that the batteries of the remote control are not
empty or weak. Verify their + / - orientation.
• Unplug the power cable, wait for a minute and plug it
back in. Try switching it on again.
• You can use the buttons on the TV to switch the TV on. The TV does not respond to the remote control
• Verify that the batteries of the remote control are not
empty or weak. Verify their + / - orientation.
•...

6.2      TV  and  remote  control
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The TV switches off and the red light blinks
• Unplug the power cable, wait a minute and plug it
back in. Verify if there is enough space for ventilation. Wait
until the TV has cooled down.
If the TV does not restart from standby and the blinking
occurs again, call Consumer Care.
You forgot your code to unlock Child lock
• Read Timers and locks > Child lock. 

6.3   TV channels
Some TV channels are gone
• Verify if the correct list for the Channel overview is
selected. Read Use your TV > Menus > Channel overview.
• A channel could be hidden in the Channel overview. Read
Use your TV > Menus > Channel overview.
No digital channels found during installation
• Verify if the TV supports DVB-T or DVB-C in your country.
Check the 'Digital TV Country Compatibility' sticker on the
back of the TV. 

6.4      Picture
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The Ambilight is on but there is no picture
• Verify if the antenna is connected properly.
• Verify if the correct device is selected.
The sound is on, but there is no picture
• Verify the contrast or brightness setting in the menu. The TV picture is poor
• Verify if the antenna is connected properly.
• Non-earthed audio devices, neon lights, high buildings
or mountains can influence the picture quality. Try to
improve the picture by changing the position of the
antenna or placing...

6.4      Picture
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The picture has poor colour
• Verify the colour settings in the Picture menu. Select any
of the Smart settings in the Setup menu.
• Verify the connections and cables of the connected
devices.
Picture delay when a game console is connected
• To prevent picture delay, set the TV to game mode. Select
Game in the Smart settings in the Setup menu. The TV does not remember my settings when I switch it
back on
• Check whether the TV is set to Home in the Home menu >
Setup > Installation >...