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Contents

1	To begin 5

1.1TV tour 5

1.2Setting up 11

1.3Keys on the TV 17

1.4Register your TV 19

1.5Help and support 20

2 Use your TV 21

2.1Remote control 21

2.2Menus 24

2.3Watch TV 28

2.4Watch satellite 32

2.5Watch a connected device 34

2.6Ambilight 35

2.7Net TV 37

1 To begin

1.1TV tour

The remote control

To open or close the Home menu h.

In the Home menu, you can start or stop a TV activity. Like watching

TV or watching a movie from a connected DVD player.

To adjust the volume.

To open or close the Browse menu e.

In the Browse menu, you can open Text, the Channel list or the TV programme guide.

To switch TV channels.

To begin / TV tour

To open or close the Options menu o.

In the Options menu, you can select settings related to what is shown on screen.

While you watch a channel, mark it as a favourite or stop the slideshow of your photos shown on screen.

To open or close the Adjust menu s.

In the Adjust menu, you can quickly adjust some picture and sound settings.

Back b.

With Back you go back to the previous TV channel or go one step back in a menu.

Red

With the red key, you select the red option or open digital Interactive TV services or some TV demonstration clips.

6	To begin / TV tour

Green

With the green key, you select the green option or the Eco settings.

Yellow

With the yellow key, you select the yellow option or the Help menu.

Blue

With the blue key, you select the blue option.

Read more about the remote control in Help > Use your TV >

Remote control > Overview.

Or go to the ¬ Search page to look for any topic.

Press u to select the next TV tour.

The TV menus

You can operate the TV with the 4 menus.

Discover and learn their specific uses.

•the Home menu

•the Browse menu

•the Options menu

•the Adjust menu

To begin / TV tour

To open or close the Home menu h.

Open the Home menu as a starting point to operate the TV.

In the Home menu, you can start or stop a TV activity. Like watching TV - Watch TV - or watching a movie from a connected DVD player.

To open or close the Browse menu e.

With an activity started in the Home menu, open the Browse menu to find the activity content.

While watching TV, you can find a channel in the Channel list or open Text.

To open or close the Options menu o

Open the Options menu to select a setting related to what is shown on screen.

While you watch a channel, mark it as a favourite but also open the DVD disc menu while watching a DVD movie.

To open or close the Adjust menu s

Open the Adjust menu to quickly adjust the picture and sound settings.

You can set the Smart picture setting to Game, which is ideal for gaming, or change the Surround setting of the TV speakers.

Go to the ¬Search page to look for any topic in Help.

Connecting devices

8	To begin / TV tour

To connect a DVD, Blu-ray Disc player or game console, use the HDMI connection.

The HDMI connection offers the best picture and sound quality and, if your device has EasyLink (HDMI-CEC), the TV can add the device in the Home menu automatically.

When a device is added in the Home menu, you can select it to watch its programme. If the device has no EasyLink or you do not use the HDMI connection, you must add the connected device in the Home menu using Add your devices.

Read more about Add your devices in Help > Use your TV >

Menus > Home menu.

Read more about EasyLink in Help > Setup > EasyLink HDMI-CEC.

In the chapter Help > Connections, drawings like these help you to connect most common devices.

High Definition TV

This TV can display High Definition programmes, but to enjoy HD TV you need to get programmes in HD first. If you are not watching HD programmes, the picture quality will be that of a normal TV.

Watch HD TV programmes from . . .

•a Blu-ray Disc player

•a Digital HD receiver connected with HDMI and with a subscription to HD programmes

•Over-the-air HD broadcasts (DVB-T MPEG4)

•channels offering HD on a DVB-C network

•an HD game console connected with HDMI and playing an HD game

HD video clip

To experience the stunning sharpness and picture quality of HD TV, you can start the High Definition video clip from the Home menu. Press Home > Setup > Watch demos (on the second page of the Setup menu).

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Contact your dealer for more information.

Go to www.philips.com/support to find FAQs featuring the list of HD channels or providers in your country.

Network and Net TV

PC network

You can connect the TV to your PC network. Enjoy your pictures, videos and music files from your PC on a big TV screen.

Read more about PC Network in Help > Setup > Network.

Net TV

If you have an Internet connection on your home network, you can connect to Net TV. Net TV offers you online movies, pictures, music, infotainment, games and much more.

Read more about Net TV in Help > Use your TV > Net TV.

Satellite receiver

Next to the DVB-T and DVB-C reception, this TV has a built-in satellite DVB-S receiver. You can connect a satellite dish antenna and receive digital satellite channels.

Read more about satellite channels in Help > Setup > Satellite channels.

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1.2Setting up

Wall or stand mounting

The 2-in-1 stand that comes with the TV, can be used as a table-top stand or as a wall mount bracket. Instructions to mount the 2-in-1 stand are also included in the printed Start guide.

Read the instructions on the following pages.

Caution

Wall mounting the TV requires special skills and should only be performed by qualified personnel. The TV wall mounting should meet safety standards according to the TV's weight. Read also the safety precautions before positioning the TV.

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility for improper mounting or any mounting that results in accident or injury.

Unmount the TV from the stand if necessary.

To wall mount the TV, you need the 2 screws used to fix the TV onto the TV stand and the 2 mounting discs as shown.

Unscrew the bolt in the middle of the bar with the supplied hex key.

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Turn the bar as shown.

Reposition the bar on the stand and fix the bolt with the hex key.

Fix the stand to the TV.

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The TV is mounted at the correct height if your eyes are level with the centre of the screen when you sit down.

Distance between the 2 fixing points . . .

-81cm/32" = 260mm

-94cm/37" = 300mm

-102cm/40" = 300mm

-117cm/46" = 340mm

Fix the 2 mounting discs. Use screws with a diameter of max 6mm.

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Slide the bottom plate of the stand onto the mounting discs.

To level the TV, pull the bottom of the TV towards you slightly and let it slide on the discs.

Unscrew the bolt and turn the bar in the position shown.

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VESA info

Your TV is prepared for a VESA-compliant wall mount bracket (not included).

VESA codes to purchase the bracket:

-81cm/32" VESA MIS-F 100,100,M6

-94cm/37" VESA MIS-F 200, 300, M6

-102cm/40" VESA MIS-F 200, 300, M6

-46PFL8605 : VESA MIS-F 200, 300, M6

-46PFL9705 : VESA MIS-F 300, 300, M6

-132cm/52" VESA MIS-F 400, 400, M6

Use a screw length as shown in the drawing.

Positioning the TV

Carefully read the safety precautions before positioning the TV.

•Position the TV where light does not shine directly on the screen.

•Dim lighting conditions in the room for best Ambilight effect.

•Position the TV up to 25 cm away from the wall for the best Ambilight effect.

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Position the TV at the ideal viewing distance. Get more from HD TV picture or any picture without straining your eyes. Find the 'sweet spot', right in front of the TV, for the best possible TV experience and relaxed viewing.

The ideal distance to watch TV from is three times its diagonal screen size. When seated, your eyes should be level with the centre of the screen.

Safety and care

Make sure you have read and understood all instructions before using your TV. The warranty becomes invalid if any damage is caused by failure to follow instructions.

Risk of electric shock or fire!

•Never expose the TV or remote control to rain, water or excessive heat.

•Never place liquid containers, such as vases, near the TV. If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect the TV from the power outlet immediately. Contact Philips Consumer Care to have the TV checked before use.

•Never place the TV, remote control or batteries near naked flames or other heat sources, including direct sunlight.

•Keep candles and other naked flames away from this product at all times.

•Never insert objects into the ventilation slots or other openings on the TV.

•Ensure power plugs do not come under heavy force. Loose power plugs can cause arcing and are a fire hazard.

•Never place the TV or any objects on the power cord.

•When disconnecting the power cord, always pull the plug, never the cord.

Risk of injury or damage to the TV!

•Two people are required to lift and carry a TV that weighs more than 25 kg.

•If you mount the TV on a stand, only use the supplied stand. Secure the stand to the TV tightly. Place the TV on a flat, level surface that can support the weight of the TV.

•When mounting the TV on a wall, ensure that the wall mount can safely bear the weight of the TV set. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility for improper wall mounting that results in accident, injury or damage.

Risk of injury to children!

Follow these precautions to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury to children:

•Never place the TV on a surface covered by a cloth or other material that can be pulled away.

•Ensure that no part of the TV hangs over the edge of the mounting surface.

•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 overheating!

Always leave a space of at least 10 cm around the TV for ventilation. Ensure curtains or other objects never cover the ventilation slots on the TV.

Lightning storms

Disconnect the TV from the power outlet and antenna before lightning storms. During lightning storms, never touch any part of the TV, power cord or antenna cable.

Risk of hearing damage!

Avoid using earphones or headphones at high volumes or for prolonged periods of time.

Low temperatures

If the TV is transported in temperatures below 5°C, unpack the TV and wait until the TV temperature reaches room temperature before connecting the TV to the mains.

•Risk of damage to the TV screen! Never touch, push, rub or strike the screen with any object.

•Unplug the TV before cleaning.

•Clean the TV and frame with a soft damp cloth. Never use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or household cleaners on the TV.

•To avoid deformations and colour fading, wipe off water drops as soon as possible.

•Avoid stationary images as much as possible. Stationary images are images that remain onscreen for extended periods of time. Stationary images include onscreen menus, black bars, time displays, etc. If you must use stationary images, reduce screen contrast and brightness to avoid screen damage.

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1.3Keys on the TV

Power switch

Switch the TV on or off with the power switch at the bottom of the TV. When switched off, the TV does not consume any energy.

If the red indicator light is off, switch on the TV with the power switch.

If the red indicator is on (standby indication), press O on the remote control to switch on the TV. Alternatively, you can switch on the TV from standby with any key on the TV. It takes a few seconds for the TV to start up.

V Volume

Press V (Volume) - or +to adjust the volume. Or use the +or - keys on the remote control.

J Ambilight

Press J (Ambilight), to switch Ambilight on or off.

While the TV is on standby, you can switch Ambilight on and create an Ambilight LoungeLight effect in your room. Read more about LoungeLight in Help > Use your TV > Use Ambilight > LoungeLight

h Home

Press h (Home) to open the Home menu on screen. You can navigate the Home menu with the Volume - or +(left or right) and the Channel - or +(down or up) keys on the TV. To confirm your choice, press h again.

Read more about Home in Help > Use your TV > Menus > h

Home

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CH Channel

Press CH (Channel) - or + to switch channels. Or use the W or X keys on the remote control.

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1.4Register your TV

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips.

Register your TV and enjoy a range of benefits including full support (including downloads), privileged access to information about new products, exclusive offers and discounts, the chance to win prizes and even participate in special surveys about new releases.

Go to www.philips.com/welcome

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1.5Help and support

Using Help and Search

Help

You can open Help from the Home menu. In most cases, you can also press the Yellow key on your remote control to open or close Help directly. For some activities, like Text, the colour keys have specific functions and cannot open Help.

Before you follow the Help instructions, close Help. Press the Yellow key or press h to close Help. When you press the Yellow key again, Help will open on the page where you closed it.

¬ Search

In Help, use ¬ Search to find a topic you need. Select a topic from the list with the navigation keys and press OK. The topic you are looking for might not be present on the first page but a few pages further on. Press x to go to the next page.

Online support

To solve any Philips TV related problem, you can consult our online support. You can select your language and enter your product model number.

Go to www.philips.com/support

On the support site you can find your country's telephone number to contact us as well as answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).

You can download new TV software or the manual to read on your PC. You can email a specific question or, in some countries, chat online with one of our collaborators.

Contact Philips

For support, 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 number

You might be asked to provide the TV product model number and serial number. Find these numbers on the packaging label or on the type label on the back or bottom of the TV.

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Philips 37PFL8605, 46PFL8605, 52PFL8605 User manual

2 Use your TV

2.1Remote control

Overview

1 Standby O

To switch the TV on or back to standby.

2 Home h

To open or close the Home menu.

3 Navigation key

To navigate up, down, left or right.

4 OK key

To activate a selection.

5 Browse e

To open or close the Browse menu.

6 Next W

To switch to the next channel, page or chapter.

7 Previous X

To switch to the previous channel, page or chapter.

8 Options o

To open or close the Options menu.

9 Back b

To go back to the previous channel. To exit a menu without changing a setting. To go back to the previous Text or Net TV page.

10 Adjust s

To open or close the most used settings like picture, sound or Ambilight.

11 Volume V

To adjust the volume level.

12 Mute m

To mute the sound or to restore it.

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13 Red colour key

To open interactive TV or to select a Text page.

14 Green colour key

To open the Eco settings or to select a Text page.

15 Yellow colour key

To open and close Help or to select a Text page.

16 Blue colour key

To select a Text page.

17 Number keys and text keypad

To select a TV channel directly or to enter text.

18 Subtitles j

To switch Subtitles on or off.

19 Picture format f

To change the Picture format.

To learn how to use the remote control, read Help > To begin >

TV tour > Remote control.

EasyLink Remote Control

The remote control of the TV can also operate a connected device. The device must have EasyLink (HDMI-CEC) and have it switched on. The device must also be connected with an HDMI cable.

Operate an EasyLink device

To operate such a device with the TV remote control, select the device -or its activityin the h Home menu and press OK. The commands of all keys, except the h key, is forwarded to the device.

If the key you need is not on the TV remote control, you can show extra keys on screen with Show remote control.

Show remote control keys

To show the device keys on screen, press o (Options) and select Show remote control. Select the key you need and press OK.

To hide the remote control keys of the device, press b (Back).

In general, these keys open the following device menus: 1 Home menu

2 Setup menu

3 Disc menu (disc content)

4Pop-up menu

5Options menu

6Programme guide

7Media selection

Read more about EasyLink in Help > Setup > Devices > EasyLink HDMI-CEC.

IR sensor

Always make sure you point the remote control at the remote control infrared sensor on the front of the TV.

Batteries

To replace the batteries of the remote control, slide open the small tray at the bottom of the remote control. Use 2 coin-shaped batteries (Type CR2032 – 3V). Make sure the + side of the batteries (top side) point upwards. The small tray has 2 + indicators.

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Remove the batteries if you are not using the remote control for a long time. Dispose of batteries according to the end of use directives. Read Help > To begin > Setting up > End of use.

Cleaning

Your remote control is treated with a scratch-resistant coating.

To clean the remote control, use a soft damp cloth. Never use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or household cleaners on the TV or remote control.

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2.2Menus

h Home

With the Home menu, you can start watching TV or a movie disc or start any other activity. You can add an activity when you connect a device to the TV.

Press h to open the Home menu.

To start an activity, select it with the navigation keys and press OK. To close the Home menu, press h again.

Operate a selected device

The TV remote control can operate a device if the device is connected with HDMI and has EasyLink (HDMI-CEC).

Read more about EasyLink Remote control in Help > Use your TV

> Remote control > EasyLink Remote control.

Add a device

Devices connected with EasyLink (HDMI-CEC) automatically show their activity in the Home menu. A single device can add several activities. The device must be connected with an HDMI cable.

If your connected device does not show itself in the Home menu, EasyLink on the device may be switched off.

If your connected device does not have EasyLink (HDMI-CEC) or is not connected with an HDMI cable, you need to manually add your device with Add your devices in the Home menu.

Add your devices

In the Home menu, select Add your devices and press OK. Follow the instructions on screen.

The TV asks you to select the device and the connection to which the device is connected.

The device or its activities are now added to the Home menu.

Rename a device

To rename an added device or activity, press o (Options) and select Rename. Use the keypad on the remote control as you do for SMS/text messaging to enter the new name.

Delete a device

To delete a device or activity from the Home menu, select the item and press o (Options) and then select Remove this device. If a device or activity keeps appearing in the Home menu after you deleted it, switch off the EasyLink setting on the device to prevent this automatic pop-up appearing again.

Read more about EasyLink in Help > Setup > EasyLink HDMI-CEC.

Options for a device

To view the available options for a device or activity in the Home menu, select it and press o (Options). You can Rename or Remove devices and activities, Reorder the sequence of them or Restore activities if you deleted one of several activities of a device.

Reorder

To reorder a device or an activity in the Home menu, select it and press o (Options).

1Select Reorder.

2With the navigation keys, reposition the device or activity where you want it. You can only reorder the sequence of the added devices and activities.

3Press OK to confirm the position. All devices and activities shift to the right.

You can highlight another device or activity and reposition it.

To stop Reorder, press o (Options) and select Exit reorder.

Restore activities

To recall a deleted activity from a device with several activities, select the device or one of its activities and press o (Options). Select Restore activities and press OK. All deleted activities of this device appear again.

e Browse

With the Browse menu, you find the channel you want to watch from the Channel list, a future programme from the onscreen Programme guide or a Text page.

Press e to open the Browse menu.

Select your choice with the navigation keys and press OK. To close the Browse menu, press e again.

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Find your content

While watching TV, open the Browse menu to open the Channel list, the Programme guide or Text.

When other activities are selected in the Home menu, like Browse PC or Browse USB, use the Browse menu to find a picture, music or video stored on your computer or USB.

Channel list

The Channel list shows the TV channels and radio stations installed on your TV.

While watching TV, press e to open the Browse menu and select Channel list. Navigate to a channel or station and press OK to watch or listen to the selected channel or station.

Press b (Back) to leave the channel list without changing the channel.

Channel list options

With the Channel list on screen, you can press o (Options) to select the following options :

•Select list

•Mark as favourite

•Reorder

•Rename

•Hide channel

•Show hidden channels

Select list

Use this option to select which channels are shown in the Channel list. The list you select here determines which channels you look through with W and X while watching TV.

Mark as favourite

When a channel is highlighted in the Channel list, you can set it as a favourite channel.

Read Use your TV > Watch TV > Favourite channels.

Reorder

You can reposition channels within the list.

1 Press o (Options) and select Reorder to start reordering channels.

2 Highlight a channel and press OK.

3 Reposition the channel where you want it with the navigation keys. Alternatively, enter the new position directly with the number keys.

4 Press OK to confirm the position. You can insert the channel or swap it.

You can highlight another channel and do the same.

To stop Reorder, press o (Options) and select Exit reorder.

Rename

You can rename a channel in the Channel list.

1 In the channel list, highlight the channel you want to rename.

2 Press o (Options) and select Rename to start renaming. You can enter text directly with the remote control keypad or open a full keyboard on top of the text entry menu.

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Enter text with the remote control keypad

Use the navigation keys to position the cursor in the text. Press b (Back) to delete a character.

Use the remote control keypad as you do for SMS/text messaging to enter a character. Use the 1 key to select a special character. Select Clear to delete a character.

Select Done to end Rename.

Enter text with the on-screen keyboard

To open the on-screen keyboard on top of the text entry menu, press OK when the cursor in the text blinks.

On the keyboard, use the navigation keys to position the highlight on a character and press OK to enter it. To delete a character, press b (Back) or highlight !and press OK.

To switch from uppercase to lowercase or to a set of special characters, press W (Next) or X (Previous).

To edit a character within a line of text, position the cursor on this character and use the z and Z keys at both ends of the onscreen spacebar.

To close the on-screen keyboard, highlight Done and press OK.

Hide channel

You can hide a channel in the Channel list. When looking through channels, a hidden channel will be skipped.

1 In the Channel list, highlight the channel you want to hide.

2 Press o (Options) and select Hide channel. The channel is hidden as soon as you close the Channel list.

Show hidden channels

You can recall all hidden channels and unhide them again.

1 In the Channel list, press o (Options) and select Show hidden channels. The Channel list now shows all channels again.

2 Press o (Options) and select Unhide all to unhide the previously hidden channels.

Or, if you want to leave the previously hidden channels hidden, press o (Options) and select Exit.

o Options

The Options menu gives settings related to what is shown on screen. Depending on what is shown, the Options menu holds different settings.

Press o (Options) at any time to see which options are available. To close the Options menu, press o again.

s Adjust

With the Adjust menu, you can adjust picture, sound and Ambilight settings quickly.

Press s to open the Adjust menu.

Select your choice with the navigation keys and press OK. To close the Adjust menu, press s again.

Benefits

In the Adjust menu you can quickly lower or speed up the Ambilight dynamics, adjust the Picture format or shift the picture up a little to view the subtitles and select a preset setting for picture or for sound according to what you are watching. If a Home Theatre System, connected with EasyLink, is forwarding its sound presets, you can select these too.

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In the Adjust menu you can adjust the following:

•Ambilight On or Off

•Ambilight dynamics

•Picture format

•Smart picture (presets)

•Smart sound (presets)

•Speakers

•Surround

•Picture shift

Ambilight

Read more about the Ambilight settings in Help > Use your TV >

Use Ambilight.

Picture format

Read more about the Picture format settings in Help > Use your TV

> Watch TV > Picture format.

Smart picture, Smart sound

You can set the TV to the pre-defined setting that best suits what you're watching.

Read more about Smart settings in Help > Use your TV > Watch TV > Smart settings

Speakers

To hear the sound through the TV speakers, close Help, press s (Adjust), select Speakers and select TV.

Select Amplifier if you want to hear the sound through a connected Home Theatre System or Amplifier.

These settings temporarily override any EasyLink settings.

Surround

To switch the TV automatically to the best surround sound mode (depending on the programme being broadcast), close Help, press s(Adjust), select Surround and select On.

Picture shift

You can shift the picture on screen in a vertical or a horizontal direction depending on the TV input. For instance, you can shift the picture up vertically to view subtitles fully.

While watching TV, press s(Adjust), select Picture shift and press OK. Shift the picture with the navigation keys. Press OK to stop Picture shift.

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2.3Watch TV

Switch channels

To watch TV and switch TV channels, make sure the Watch TV activity is selected in the Home menu.

To watch TV, press h, select Watch TV and press OK.

To switch TV channels, press W or X on the remote control. You can use the number keys if you know the channel number or you can use the Channel list to select a channel.

To switch back to the previous channel, press b (Back).

Channel list

To open the Channel list, while watching TV, press e to open the Browse menu. Select Channel list and press OK. Select a channel with the navigation keys and press OK to switch to the channel.

To leave the Channel list without changing the channel, press b (Back).

Channel list pages

The channel list can have several pages. To view the next or previous Channel list page, press W or X.

You can Reorder and Rename channels or make a channel a favourite. Read more about Channel list in Help > Use your TV >

Menus > Browse e.

Radio channels

If digital broadcasting is available, digital radio stations are installed during installation. Switch to a radio channel just like you switch to a TV channel. A DVB-C channel installation usually places radio stations from channel number 1001 onwards.

Options for watching TV channels

With digital TV broadcast, you can see what programme is on now or coming up next, switch Subtitles on or off or even view the channel diagnostics.

While watching TV channels, press o (Options) to select an available option.

What's on

This option shows information on the current and next programme on this channel. Use the navigation keys to scroll through text or to go to the next column.

Status

Depending on the broadcast, the Status page will show relevant information. You can use this information to improve the channel signal or to check if certain services are available.

Video selection

Digital TV channels can offer multi video signals (multifeed broadcasts), different camera viewpoints or angles of the same event or different programmes on one TV channel. The TV shows a message to advise if any such TV channels are available. When available, press o (Options) and select Video selection to select your choice.

Favourite channels

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