Philips 55PUG6801 User Manual

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4Connect Devices4.1About ConnectionsConnectivity GuideAlways connect a device to the TV with the highestquality connection available. Also, use high qualitycables to ensure good transfer of picture and sound.When you connect a device, the TV recognizes itstype and gives each device a correct type name. Youcan change the type name if you wish. If a correcttype name for a device is set, the TV automaticallyswitches to the ideal TV settings when you switch tothis device in the Sources menu.If you need help to connect several devices to the TV,you can visit the Philips TV connectivity guide. Theguide offers information on how to connect andwhich cables to use.Go to www.connectivityguide.philips.comAntenna portIf you have a Set-top box (a digital receiver) orRecorder, connect the antenna cables to run theantenna signal through the Set-top box and/orRecorder first before it enters the TV. In this way, theantenna and the Set-top box can send possibleadditional channels to the Recorder to record.HDMI portsHDMI QualityAn HDMI connection has the best picture and soundquality. One HDMI cable combines video and audiosignals. Use an HDMI cable for High Definition (HD) orUltra HD (UHD) TV signals.For best signal quality transfer, use a High speedHDMI cable and do not use an HDMI cable longerthan 5 m.Copy protectionHDMI cables support HDCP (High-bandwidth DigitalContent Protection). HDCP is a copy protection signalthat prevents copying content from a DVD disc or Blu-ray Disc. Also referred to as DRM (Digital RightsManagement).HDMI ARCTypically a Home Theater System (HTS) has an HDMIARC connection. Connect it to HDMI 1, HDMI 2, orHDMI 3 on this TV. With an HDMI ARC connection,you do not need to connect an extra audio cable thatsends the sound of the TV picture to the HTS. TheHDMI ARC connection combines both signals.You can use any of HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or HDMI 3connection on this TV to connect the HTS, but ARC isonly available for 1 device/connection at a time.HDMI MHLWith HDMI MHL, you can send what you see on yourAndroid smartphone or tablet to a TV screen.The HDMI 1 connection on this TVincorporates MHL 2.0 (Mobile High-Definition Link).This wired connection offers great stability andbandwidth, low latency, no wireless interference andgood quality sound reproduction. On top of that, theMHL connection will charge the battery of yoursmartphone or tablet. Although connected, yourmobile device will not be charging when the TV is onstandby.Inform yourself regarding which passive MHL cable issuited for your mobile device. In particular, with theHDMI connector for the TV on one side, the type ofconnector you need to connect to your smartphoneor tablet.MHL, Mobile High-Definition Link and the MHL Logoare trademarks or registered trademarks of the MHL,LLC.12