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    EN User Manual Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome PFL43x7H/12 PFL43x7K/12 PFL43x7T/12[...]

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    EN 2 1 Get started 3 TV tour 3 TV controls 4 Important information 6 Sustainability 10 Help and support 11 2 Use your TV 12 Watch TV 12 View programme guide 15 Watch 3D 16 View media 17 Browse Smart TV 19 Interactive TV 22 3 Use more of your TV 23 Pause TV 23 Record TV shows 24 Play games 27 View Text 28 Set locks and timers 29 Use EasyLink 30 View[...]

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    EN 3 English 1 Get started TV tour High Definition T V Your TV is equipped with a High-Definition (HD) display so you can watch HD video in these ways and more:  a Blu-ray disc player, connected with an HDMI cable, playing a Blu-ray disc  an upscaling DVD player, connected with an HDMI cable, playing a DVD disc  an over-the-air HD broadcas[...]

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    EN 4 EasyLink If you connect your TV to HDMI- CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) enabled devices, such as a Blu-ray player or home theatre, you can control them at the same time with one remote control. Simply switch on EasyLink after connection. Intuitive menus With the TV's intuitive menus, you can easily access the channel or media file that[...]

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    EN 5 English 6. ( Home ) : Access the Home menu. 7. OK : Confirm an entry or selection. 8. SMART TV : Access Smart TV features. 9. ( Navigation buttons ) : Navigate through menus and select items. 10. LIST : Access the TV channel list. 11. ADJUST : Access TV settings. 12. INFO : Display information about current activity. 13. OPTIONS : Access curre[...]

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    EN 6 Important informat ion Safety Re ad and understand all instructions before you use your TV. If damage is caused by failure to follow the instructions, the warranty does not apply. Risk of electric shock or fire!  Never expose the TV to rain or water. Never place liquid containers, such as vases, near the TV. If liquids are spilt on or into [...]

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    EN 7 English  Never place the TV on tall furniture, such as a bookcase, without anchoring both the furniture and TV to the wall or a suitable support.  Educate children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the TV. Risk of swallowing batteries!  The product/remote control may contain a coin-type battery, which can be swallowe[...]

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    EN 8 Lock the TV Your TV is equipped with a Kensington security slot at the base of the TV. To secure the TV, purchase a Kensington anti-theft lock (sold separately). Notice 2012 © TP Vision Netherlands B.V. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V [...]

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    EN 9 English Compliance with EMF TP Vision Netherlands B.V. manufactures and sells many products targeted at consumers which, like any electronic apparatus, in general have the ability to emit and receive electromagnetic signals. One of Philips’ leading Busine ss Principles is to take all necessary health and safety measures for our products, to [...]

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    EN 10 PlayReady Final Products Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady ™ content access technology to protect their intellectual property, including copyrighted content. This device uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReady protected content and/or WMDRM-protected content. If the device fails to properly enforce restrictions on content usage, [...]

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    EN 11 English Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health. EU energy label Th[...]

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    EN 12 2 Use your TV Watch TV Switch TV on or off Switch the TV on  Connect the TV to the mains outlet and press the mains power switch.  If the TV is on standby, press on the remote control or on the rear panel of the TV. Note: There is a short delay before the TV responds. Tip: If you cannot find your remote control and want to switch the TV[...]

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    EN 13 English Switch TV channels  Press CH +/- on the remote control or TV.  Press the Numeric buttons to enter a channel number. Manage favourites You can view all channels or only a list of your favourite channels so that you can find them easily. Press LIST to access the channel list. Create a list of your favourite channels 1. Press LIST [...]

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    EN 14 Listen to digital radio If digital radio channels are available, you can listen to them. They are installed automatically when you install TV channels. 1. While you watch TV, press LIST . The channel list is displayed. 2. Press OPTIONS . 3. Select [Select list] > [Radio] , then press OK . 4. Select a radio channel, then press OK . Select a[...]

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    EN 15 English Change picture forma t You can change the picture format to suit the video source. 1. Press ADJUST . 2. Select [Picture format] , then press OK . 3. Select a picture format, then press OK to confirm. The available picture formats depend on the video source:  [Auto fill] : Adjust the picture to fill the screen (subtitles remain visi[...]

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    EN 16 Access the TV programme guide 1. Press . 2. Select [Programme guide] , then press OK . Note: If you are viewing the programme guide for the first time, follow the onscreen instructions to update the guide. Use TV programme guide options You can use the programme guide to:  Schedule recordings of programmes  Identify channels  Enable [...]

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    EN 17 English Switch on 3D The first time that the TV detects a broadcast 3D signal, an onscreen message will prompt you to choose your preference.  If you want the TV to switch to 3D automatically, select [Automatic] .  If you want to be notified first, select [Notify] .  If you don't want to be notified, select [No 3D] . Start 3D Th[...]

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    EN 18 3. Select a file from the content browser, then press OK to start play. 4. Press the Play buttons on the remote control to control play. Play files from USB If you have photos, videos or music files on a USB storage device, you can play the files on TV. Caution:  TP Vision is not responsible if the USB hard drive is not supported, nor is i[...]

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    EN 19 English  [Slideshow speed] : Set the display time for each picture in the slideshow.  [Slideshow transition] : Set the transition from one picture to the next.  [Set as Scenea] : Set the selected picture as wallpaper on TV. See Use more of your TV > View Scenea > Load TV wallpaper (Page 33 ). Browse Smart T V What you can do Wi[...]

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    EN 20 Access Smar t TV Applications (Apps) You can access apps through the Smart TV home page. The icons on this page represent the apps installed on your TV.  Press the Navigation buttons to select an app for access, then press OK to confirm.  Select [App Gallery] to add more apps to your home screen.  Browse Internet websites with Intern[...]

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    EN 21 English What you need  Make sure that your TV is connected to the Internet through a high-speed broadband connection. See Connect your TV > Network and the Internet (Page 53 ).  Connect a USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 4 GB to the TV. For high-definition videos, use a flash drive with at least 8 GB of storage capacity. No[...]

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    EN 22 Interactive TV What you can do With interactive TV, you can view additional information or entertainment pages provided by digital TV broadcasters. You can experience true interactivity by responding directly to the digital content. Note : You cannot download files to your TV with this feature. Broadcasters use various interactive TV systems [...]

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    EN 23 English 3 Use more of your TV Pause TV What you can do While you watch a digital channel, you can pause a programme to answer a phone call or to have a break. The broadcast is stored on a USB hard drive that is connected to the TV. You can resume playback of the programme at any time. Note:  You can pause a programme for a maximum of 90 mi[...]

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    EN 24 Pause a live TV broa dcast 1. On a digital channel, press to pause a TV programme. 2. Press to continue watching. The status bar shows the following time indicators: A. When the programme was paused for the first time. B. Where the paused programme is currently playing. C. Where the live programme is currently broadcast.  To watch the stor[...]

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    EN 25 English If you can't see the [TV Recording] button, make sure that the programme guide data is set to be updated through the network. Select > [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Preference s] > [Programme guide] > [From network] . Install USB hard driv e To record TV shows, you must connect a USB hard disk to the TV and format it.[...]

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    EN 26 To stop recording at any time, press . Note:  While recording, you cannot switch TV channels.  While recording, you cannot pause the TV broadcast. Schedule a TV programme recording You can schedule a recording of an upcoming programme that will be broadcast today or in up to eight days' time. 1. Press and select [Programme guide] .[...]

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    EN 27 English Manage recordings To manage your recordings, view the list of complete and scheduled recordings. 1. Press , then select [Programme guide] > [{0} Recordings] , then press OK . A list of recordings is displayed. Note: In [{0} Recordings] , the number in brackets shows the number of complete recordings. If you see [TV Recording] inste[...]

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    EN 28 4. Select the format in which the split-screen game is displayed: [Side by side] or [Top / bottom] . 5. Press OK . The TV shows the two screens as full screens. To watch each of the two different screens, each player puts on one of the pairs of glasses - player 1 or player 2. Switch between normal and split-screen view In two player split-scr[...]

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    EN 29 English Search You can search for a word or number that exists on the current text page. 1. While you are viewing text, press OK to highlight the first word or number. 2. Press the Navigation buttons to skip to the word or number to search. 3. Press OK to begin the search. 4. To exit the search, press until no word or number is highlighted. D[...]

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    EN 30 Sleeptimer You can switch the TV to standby after a specified time. During the countdown to the specified time, you can switch off your TV earlier or reset the sleeptimer. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Preferences] > [Sleeptimer] . 3. Press the Navigation buttons to set the sleeptimer. The sleeptimer can be set up t[...]

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    EN 31 English System audio control If you connect an HDMI-CEC compliant device that includes speakers through the HDMI ARC connector, you can choose to hear the TV audio from those speakers instead of the TV speakers. Synchronise audio If you connect your TV to a home theatre, you can synchronise the audio and video to avoid lag between the picture[...]

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    EN 32 Select speaker outp ut If a connected device is HDMI CEC compliant, you can output TV audio through an HDMI cable. Additional audio cables are not required. Make sure that you connect the device to the HDMI connector on the TV. See Connect your TV > About cables > HDMI (Page 43 ). Configure TV speakers 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [...]

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    EN 33 English Retain picture quali ty If your TV picture quality is affected by the picture-processing features of other devices, you can switch on Pixel Plus Link. Switch on Pixel Plus Link 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [EasyLink] . 3. Select [Pixel Plus link] > [On] , then press OK . Maximise video displa y Some subtitle[...]

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    EN 34 4 Set up your T V Picture and so und Settings assistant You can select picture and sound settings with the help of the settings assistant, which demonstrates the effect of your chosen setting immediately. 1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Quick picture and sound settings] , then press OK . 3. Select [Start] , then press O[...]

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    EN 35 English  [Picture shift] : Move the position of the picture. You cannot select this setting if the selected picture format is [Auto fill] , [Auto zoom] or [Wide screen] .  [3D] *: Change the 3D picture format.  [3D depth on/off] *: Enable or disable 3D.  [Switch to 3D] *: Specify the way the TV switches to 3D. More sound settings [...]

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    EN 36  Otherwise, select [Start] , then press OK . 7. Once the channel search is complete, select [Finish] , then press OK . 8. Once the channel search is complete, select [Finish] , then press OK . Tip: Press LIST to see the channel list. Note: When digital TV channels are found, the list of installed channels may display empty channel numbers.[...]

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    EN 37 English Update channel list When the TV was switched on for the first time, a full installation of channels was performed. By default, when there are changes to these channel lists, the TV updates them automatically. You can also switch off the automatic update or manually update the channels. Note : If you are prompted to enter a code, enter[...]

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    EN 38 4. Connect the USB storage device. 5. Press . 6. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Preferences] > [Channel list copy] > [Copy to TV] , then press OK . The channel list is copied to the TV storage device. 7. Disconnect the USB storage device. Step 3: If the second TV has no channels installed 1. Switch on the second TV (on which yo[...]

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    EN 39 English Update satellite channels 1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Search for satellite] > [Update channels] . 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 4. Once complete, select [Finish] , then press OK . Add and remove satellites You can add or remove satellites at any time, and install channe[...]

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    EN 40 Subtitles on digital chann els 1. While you watch a digital TV channel, press OPTIONS . 2. Select [Subtitles] , then press OK . 3. Select [Subtitles off] , [Sub titles o n] or [On during mute] , then press OK . If you select [On during mute] , subtitles are displayed only when you press to mute the sound. Note: If an MHEG application is activ[...]

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    EN 41 English  [Speakers + headphones] : Hear visually impaired audio from speakers as well as headphones. Change volume for visually impaired audio 1. In the [Universal access] menu, press the Yellow button to select [Mixed volume] . 2. Press the Navigation buttons to change the volume, then press OK . 3. Press to exit. Audio feedback for the v[...]

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    EN 42 Stand mount or wall mount You can apply the best settings for your TV by selecting wall mount or stand mount. 1. In the [Preferences] menu, select [TV placement] . 2. Select [On a TV stand] or [Wall mounted] , then press OK . Update software Check version 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Software settings] > [Current software info] , the[...]

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    EN 43 English 5 Connect your TV About cables Cable quality Overvi ew Before you connect devices to the TV, check the available connectors on the device. Connect the device to the TV with the highest quality connection available. Good quality connectors transfer picture and sound better. The connections shown in this user manual are recommendations [...]

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    EN 44 SCART A SCART connection combines video and audio signals. Use the supplied SCART adapter cable to connect devices. SCART connectors can handle RGB video signals but cannot handle high-definition (HD) TV signals. V GA You can connect VGA to display PC content on the TV. VGA only transmits video. For sound, also connect to AUDIO IN. Connect de[...]

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    EN 45 English Use an audio cable and the supplied adapter cable with a component video (Y Pb Pr) cable to connect the disc player to the TV. TV receiver Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver to the TV with an antenna cable. (SAT is available on certain models only.) Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver to the TV with an HDMI cable.[...]

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    EN 46 Use the supplied adapter cable with a SCART cable to connect the satellite or digital TV receiver to the TV. Use an audio cable and the supplied adapter cable with a component video (Y Pb Pr) cable to connect the disc player to the TV. Video recorder Connect the recorder to the TV with an antenna cable. (SAT is availab le on certain models on[...]

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    EN 47 English Use the supplied adapter cable with a SCART cable to connect the recorder to the TV. Use an audio cable and the supplied adapter cable with a component video (Y Pb Pr) cable to connect the disc player to the TV. Game console Connect the game console to the TV with an HDMI cable.[...]

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    EN 48 Use an audio cable and the supplied adapter cable with a component video (Y Pb Pr) cable to connect the disc player to the TV. Home theatre Connect the home theatre to the TV with an HDMI cable and an optical cable. Use the supplied adapter cable with a SCART cable to connect the home theatre to the TV.[...]

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    EN 49 English Use an audio cable and the supplied adapter cable with a component video (Y Pb Pr) cable t o connect the disc player to the TV. Digital camera Connect the digital camera to the TV with a USB cable. Digital camcorder Connect the digital camcorder to the TV with an HDMI cable.[...]

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    EN 50 Use an audio cable and the supplied adapter cable with a component video (Y Pb Pr) cable to connect the disc player to the TV. Connect more devices USB hard drive Connect the USB hard drive to the TV with a USB cable. Computer Connect the computer to the TV with an HDMI cable.[...]

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    EN 51 English Connect the computer to the TV with a DVI-HDMI cable and an audio cable. Connect the computer to the TV with a VGA cable and an audio cable. Keyboard and mo use USB keyboard You can connect a USB keyboard to enter text such as device names on the TV or text for Smart TV apps. USB mouse You can connect a USB mouse to navigate pages on [...]

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    EN 52 Connect the keyboard and mouse to the TV with a USB cable. When the TV detects the keyboard, you can select the keyboard layout and test your selection. If you have selected a Cyrillic or Greek keyboard layout first, you can also select a secondary Latin keyboard layout. To change the keyboard layout, press > [Setup] > [TV settings] >[...]

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    EN 53 English Add new device 1. Connect and switch on the device. 2. Press . 3. Select [Add your devices] , then press OK . 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. If you are prompted to select the TV connection, select the connector that this device uses. Rename device After you have added a new device to the Home menu, you can rename it. 1. Press . [...]

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    EN 54 What you need Warning: This TV complies with the EMC directive only when you use a shielded Cat5 Ethernet cable.  An ethernet cable  A computer network that includes: a) A universal plug-and-play (UPnP) router and b) A computer with one of the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Mac OS X or Linux.[...]

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    EN 55 English Tip: Keep the wireless USB adapter connected to the TV. WPS - Wi -Fi Protected Setup 1. If your router supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup), press the WPS button on the router. 2. After 2 minutes, select [WPS] on the TV, then press OK . The TV connects to your network. This takes about 2 minutes. Most new wireless routers have the WPS [...]

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    EN 56 Common interface What you can do You can watch scrambled digital TV channels with a Conditional Access Module (CAM). After the CAM is inserted and subscription fees are paid, you can watch the programme. This TV supports CI as well as CI+. CI+ supports premium HD digital programmes with a high level of copy protection. Note: The applications,[...]

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    EN 57 English 6 Troubleshooti ng General issues The TV does not switch on:  Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet. Wait for one minute then reconnect it.  Make sure that the power cable is securely connected. The TV does not respond to remote control or front controls when switched on: The TV requires some time to start up. During [...]

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    EN 58 Picture issues The TV is on, but there is no picture or the picture is distorted:  Make sure that the antenna is properly connected to the TV.  Make sure that the correct device is selected as the display source.  Make sure that the external device or source is properly connected. There is sound but no picture: Make sure that the pic[...]

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    EN 59 English There is a picture but the sound quality is poor: Make sure that the sound settings are correctly set. There is a picture but sound comes from one speaker only: Make sure that sound balance is set to the centre. Connection iss ues There are problems with HDMI devices:  Note that HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) supp[...]

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    EN 60 Wireless network is distorted or not found:  Make sure that the wireless network is not disturbed by microwave ovens, DECT phones or other neighbouring Wi -Fi devices.  If the wireless network is not working, try a wired network connection.  Make sure that the firewalls in your network allow access to the TV wireless connection. Cont[...]

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    EN 61 English 7 Product specifications Power and recept ion Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Power  Mains power: AC 220-240 V~, 50- 60 Hz  Standby power consumption: < 0.15 W  Ambient temperature: 5 to 40 degree Celsius  For power consumption, see the product specifications at www.philips.com/support . The[...]

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    EN 62 Multimedia Supported multimedia connections  USB: NTFS, FAT 16, FAT 32. Connect only USB devices which consume 500 mA of power or less.  Ethernet LAN RJ- 45 Supported image files  JPEG (*.jpg) Supported audio/video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters. Supported audio/video files Multimedia file names must not e[...]

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    EN 63 English Supported audio/video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters. Supported subtitle formats Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters. Supported media server software  Twonky Media (for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X)  Windows Media Player (for Microsoft Windows)  Sony Vaio Media Server (for Micros[...]

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    EN 64  SCART (RGB/CVBS): SCART mini adaptor  HDMI 1 ARC: HDMI Audio Return Channel  HDMI 2/3: HDMI  TV ANTENNA: 75 ohm coaxial  SAT: F-pin satellite (available on certain models only)  USB Side  CI: Common Interface  Headphones: stereo 3.5mm mini-jack  DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL): Optical  USB  HDMI SIDE Supported T[...]

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    EN 65 English 8 Index 3 3D - 16 3D, 2D to 3D - 16 3D, change format - 16 3D, health warning - 7 3D, switch off - 17 A age rating - 30 amplifier, select output - 32 analogue channels, fine-tune - 36 analogue channels, install - 36 analogue channels, subtitles - 39 audio language - 39 audio sync - 32 C CAM, enable - 56 CAM, insert - 56 CAM, see Condi[...]

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    EN 66 display - 61 display resolution - 61 DTVi - 22 E EasyLink - 30 EasyLink, controls - 31 EasyLink, enable - 31 EasyLink, features - 30 EasyLink, onscreen control - 5 EasyLink, remote control buttons - 31 EasyLink, TV speakers - 32 end of use - 10 energy efficient, settings - 10 Energy label - 11 EPG, broadcaster - 15 EPG, Electronic Programme G[...]

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    EN 67 English R rear controls - 4 record, TV programmes - 24 record, USB device - 24 recorder, connect - 46 recordings, manage - 27 recordings, schedule - 25 recordings, watch - 26 recycle - 10 reinstall - 42 remote control - 4 remove, connected device - 53 rename channels - 13 rename, connected device - 53 S safety - 6 satellite, add or remove - 3[...]

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    EN 68 V VGA - 44 visually impaired - 40 volume - 12 W wall mount - 64 wallpaper - 33 wireless, dongle - 54 Y YouTube - 20 YPbPr, component video - 43[...]

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