Philips 46pfl8605k User Manual

5.2.2      HDMI
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EasyLink HDMI-CEC
If your devices are connected with HDMI and have
EasyLink, you can operate them with the TV remote
control. Read more about EasyLink in Help > Setup >
Devices > EasyLink HDMI-CEC. HDMI-ARC
If you have a Home Theatre System with an HDMI-ARC
(Audio Return Channel) connection, you can connect this
device with the TV with only a HDMI cable. Use the HDMI1
ARC connection.
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5.2.2      HDMI
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You can skip the audio cable that is added normally (the
cable that connects the TV Digital audio Out to the device
Digital audio In). The return audio connection in this
HDMI-ARC connector is built-in. You do not need a special
HDMI cable. You can leave the ARC channel switched on if you use
the additional digital audio cable. Still you can switch
off HDMI-ARC. To switch off the ARC in the HDMI 1
connection, press 
h > Setup > TV settings > EasyLink >
HDMI 1 ARC, select Off and press...

5.2.2      HDMI
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DVI to HDMI
Use a DVI to HDMI adapter if your device only has a DVI
connection. Use one of the HDMI connections and add an
Audio L/R cable to Audio In VGA/HDMI for sound, on the
back of the TV. Copy protection
A DVI and HDMI cable support HDCP (High-bandwidth
Digital Contents Protection). HDCP is a copy protection
signal that prevents copying content from a DVD disc
or Blu-ray Disc. Also referred to as DRM (Digital Rights
Managament).
 

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
If you have a device with only a S-Video connection, you
need to use a S-Video to Scart adapter (not supplied). You
can add the Audio L/R connections. Connect the adapter to
a Scart connection of the TV.
 

5.2.6   Video
If you have a device with only a Video (CVBS) connection,
you need to use a Video to Scart adapter (not supplied).
You can add the Audio L/R connections. Connect the
adapter to a Scart connection of the TV.
 

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 L/R cable for
sound.
To connect a computer with the VGA connection, read
Help > Connections > Connect more devices > TV as PC
monitor.
 

5.3.1      SoundBar
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Use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV.
 

5.3.1      SoundBar
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If you use the HDMI-ARC connections on both TV and device, no other cable is needed. If not, read on.