The external devices are automatically detected and the TV turns directly to the ports. So when the DVD player is turned on, then the TV switches automatically to the SCART mode - very convenient, albeit standard. The same applies to the connection of devices to the two USB ports. Us has also inspired the narrow frame of the unit, approximately 20 mm edge - very smart.
Via satellite is sent 720p, so the well-known HD quality. The image quality is very good. Since I am graphic designer by profession, I had first used some time to get used to the colors better'm usually accustomed to my Abeitsmonitoren. But Philips does a good job. If you something dealing with the settings, then you can achieve a very good picture. An sRGB monitor does not replace the device, but the result is ok.
For the specialists:
- The gray Scala is not completely covered. Whites and blacks swallows the device (bleeds). But that many do today TVs and it falls most "mere mortals" hardly noticeable.
- Red, green and yellow values are too intense. This is because that is the color scale not fully covered here as well and some color values bleeding. Luckily, there are an extensive gamma correction that some can compensate.
Taken together, these things very few people fall on but. The classic TV viewers will not notice and be very satisfied. If you want better, you should spend more wahrscheinlch.
Some have criticized the mirroring of the display. This opinion I can not share. I think the device is no longer reflected as an old tube radio. On the contrary, the Philips reflects very low and is therefore perfectly acceptable and not disturbing.
For sound, I can not say much because we only use a stereo. I have the TV time trial basis provided loud to hear how he makes himself. The Qualiät is naturally not comparable with a hi-fi system, but adequate if you are dependent on it. Two sound modes are available here: If the TV is on his feet and if it has a wall mount.
The operation and menu navigation of TVs is very well resolved. The remote control of the Philips is an excellent workmanship, I think. You can tell the quality and experience. After having discovered the "Home" button on the remote control you have all the functions that you need. The included wizard are implemented well and make an untrained user easily to work. The professionals can but change always for manual adjustment.
The TV also supports network. The easiest way to connect the TV with a network cable. A wireless connection is also possible, but only works with the original Philips stick. I have connected two foreign manufacturers wireless sticks to the device, both of which were not recognized. As far as my experience.
The device displays the Internet exclusively YouTub content. But so far I did not feel the need to connect the device to the Internet, can on the subject so nothing more to say, but think that it will be ok.
About USB most media content to be played. View photos, listen to MP3 or so watching videos is not a problem.
Today, the television will automatically adjust to the resolution that is provided by the broadcaster. So is there a 16: 9 signal, then the device switches over there, is still 4: 3 is sent, the TV enters also here, so the proportions are respected. So far so good.
Since my receiver but does the same, I had some negative experience, but ultimately I was able to solve. The TV tries constantly to interpret the currently transmitted image format, but on this back and forth, as if he can not decide. This happens rarely, and mostly in the private SD channels. Is best to think the TV therefore in a fixed format and switches the automatic mode for the conversion of image formats "out" - I have 16: 9 full-screen set. Since then, everything is fine. Then the old 4: 3 formats stretched, but this can be neglected, I think. This tip to read the way also with the Philips hotline. Seems to be a common problem.
Who wants to have a cheap but good TV and can do without extensive Internet content, which is very well served by Philips. To my mind the Zilegruppe "savers" is with normal requirements (TV-watch ...) and second TV-seekers. Media gurus and TV time-consumers who no longer know nature is to discover not only the TV should leave it alone and invest in something better.
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