Philips 42pfl9664 User Manual

5.2.1   Cable qualityBefore you connect devices to the TV, verify which
connectors are available on the device. Connect the device
to the TV with the highest quality connection available.
Good quality cables ensure a good transfer of picture and
sound.
The connections shown in this user manual are
recommendations for the cases most used. Other
solutions are possible.
Read more on specific cable types and available
connections in About cables > HDMI … etc.
Add your devices
When you have connected a device...

5.2.2      HDMI1/2An HDMI connection has the best picture and sound
quality.
One HDMI cable combines video and audio signals.
Use HDMI for High Definition (HD) TV signals.
An HDMI cable transfers picture and sound signals in only
one direction, the opposite to a scart cable.
Do not use an HDMI cable longer than 5 m.
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5.2.2      HDMI2/2HDMI 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 add an
Audio L/R cable to DVI x HDMI, Audio In L/R for sound, at
the back of the TV.
EasyLink
HDMI with EasyLink offers easy operating of your
connected devices when these have the HDMI CEC
standard.
Read Connections >...

5.2.3   YPbPr — Component videoUse 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   ScartA 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-VideoUse 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   VideoUse 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   VGAUse 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 playerUse an HDMI cable to connect the DVD player to an HDMI connector on the back of the TV.
 

5.3.2      DVD  Home  Theatre  System1/3First, use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV.