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DVB-T stands for Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial and it is the standard for broadcasting a TV signal via the air. This system transmits digital audio and video signals in the MPEG format.

Your TV has an integrated DVB-T tuner that enables you to view free digital channels from the service provider. In order to view the encrypted/scrambled channels, you need either a Conditional Access Module (CAM or CI-Module) with a smart card or a Set top box depending on the implementation by the service provider.

• Consult your dealer or service provider about the possibilities for receiving encrypted/scrambled digital channels.
• If you wish to buy a CAM or to know which CAM is available for your TV, you may contact the dealer or service provider.
• Philips does not supply CAMs as an accessory.

HDMI is the abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface.

HDMI connects digital audio/video sources such as a set-top box, an HD DVD disc player, a Blu-ray Disc player, a PC, video game console, 
or an AV receiver to a compatible digital audio device and/or video monitor such as a digital television (DTV).

HDMI makes an uncompressed digital RGB (Red, Green, Blue) connection from the source to the screen. By eliminating conversion to an analog signal, it delivers an unblemished image.

The non-degraded signal reduces flicker and leads to a clearer picture. HDMI intelligently communicates the highest output resolution with the source device.

The HDMI input is fully backward compatible with DVI (Digital Video Interface) sources but includes digital audio. HDMI uses HDCP copy protection.

The picture below shows a HDMI cable:

The YPbPr is also called component video, is the highest quality interconnection standard for analog video. It is sharper than S-video and composite video. The component connection requires 5 cables, which are 3 video cables (Red, Blue, Green) and 2 audio cables (Red, White).

The picture below shows a component cable:

Please do following steps:

1. 1. Select your country to start the search for a local store. 
    
    Australia 
    Canada 
    Hong Kong 
    India 
    Indonesia 
    Ireland 
    Malaysia 
    New Zealand 
    Pakistan 
    Philippines 
    Singapore 
    South Africa 
    United Kingdom 
    United States 
    
2. 2. Select the product group you are looking for and enter your city or postcode. Then click on Search.
     
   
    
3. 3. On the left side you will see a list of all stores in your area. They are sorted by the distance to your entered postcode or city. 
    is the nearest store. 
   Right beside the list you will find a map where all stores are marked with their letter. 
     
   
    
4. 4. You can click on a store on the left side or on one of the letters in the map to see some details of the selected store. An overview appears – it shows the address, phone number, email address (optional) and which product groups are sold by this store. 

Tip: Call the store before you visit to check they have what you want.