1. The remote control is used to. The operator cross is not as other manufacturers, volume and program switching, but is only used for sighting and for EPG settings.
2. The instructions for use is unreasonable. I find it outrageous that one in a mid-range device with a manual one as digital broadcaster will adjust from the Internet Download needs
3. The switching time is very long for digital stations. Between ARD HD and ZDF HD it goes, up to 3 seconds. In private broadcasters RTL, Pro7, SAT1, etc. it takes even longer. Have not been able to find out whether it is the CI + module of cable Germany or the unit. Will it but when I bring it in post experience. Via the USB port played movies and files (AVI, JPG, WMV, MP3) function properly and in good quality.
Update after another 3 months: Benefit now from CI + module with HD channels and Sky full program. Switching will take extremely long from HD to HD, the most annoying is the protection of minors query. It is not possible to make a reasonable input. At times, the entry is not accepted or there appear only 3 instead of 4 characters. The various forums on the Internet are full of this problem. Philips is for 1 year not to release it in a position. As a customer of cable Germany (just as the problem occurs) can be just away from this unit.