Page 3 - Contents
1 English EN Contents 1 Important 2 Impor tant safety instructions 2 Care for your product 3 Care of the environment 3 3D health warning 3 Help and suppor t 4 2 Your home theater 4 Main unit 4 Connectors 4 Remote control 5 3 Connect and set up 7 Connect speakers 7 Connect to TV 7 Connect audio from ...
Page 4 - Important; Important safety instructions
2 EN 1 Important Read and understand all instructions before you use your product. If damage is caused by failure to follow instructions, the warranty does not apply. Important safety instructions • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. •...
Page 5 - Know these safety symbols; Care for your product
3 English EN • Do not place this apparatus on the furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child and an adult leaning, pulling, standing or climbing on it. A falling apparatus can cause serious injury or even death. • This apparatus should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a boo...
Page 6 - Help and support; Your home theater; Main unit; Connectors; Front connectors
4 EN Help and support Philips provides extensive online suppor t. Visit our website at www.philips.com/suppor t to: • download the complete user manual • print the quick star t guide • watch video tutorials (available only for selected models) • fi nd answers to frequently answered questions (FAQs) ...
Page 7 - Rear connectors; Remote control
5 English EN a ( USB ) Audio, video or picture input from a USB storage device. b MUSIC iLINK Audio input from an MP3 player. Rear connectors a AC MAINS Connect to the power supply. b SPEAKERS Connect to the supplied speakers and subwoofer. c ANTENNA FM Fixed FM antenna. d AUDIO IN - AUX Connect to ...
Page 9 - Connect and set up; Connect speakers; Connect to TV; Option 1: Connect to TV through HDMI
7 English EN 3 Connect and set up This section helps you connect your home theater to a TV and other devices, and then set it up. For information about the basic connections of your home theater and accessories, see the quick star t guide. For a comprehensive interactive guide, visit www.connectivit...
Page 10 - Option 3: Connect to the TV through
8 EN 1 Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT (ARC) connector on your home theater to the HDMI ARC connector on the TV. • The HDMI ARC connector on the TV might be labeled differently. For details, see the TV user manual. 2 On your TV, turn on HDMI-CEC operations. For details, see the T...
Page 11 - Set up speakers
9 English EN Connect audio from TV and other devices Play audio from TV or other devices through your home theater speakers. Use the best quality connection available on your TV, home theater, and other devices. Note • When your home theater and TV are connected through HDMI ARC, an audio connection...
Page 12 - Enable EasyLink; Set up the audio
10 EN Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control) This home theater suppor ts Philips EasyLink, which uses the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol. EasyLink-compliant devices that are connected through HDMI can be controlled by a single remote control. Note • Depending on the manufacturer, HDMI-...
Page 13 - Set up the wired network; Set up the wireless network
11 English EN Caution • Familiarize yourself with the network router and networking principles. If necessar y, read documentation that accompanies the network components. Philips is not responsible for lost, damaged, or corrupt data. Before you start • For Net fl ix, VUDU and software update, make s...
Page 14 - Access the home menu; Discs; Play buttons
12 EN 4 Use your home theater This section helps you use the home theater to play media from a wide range of sources. Before you start • Make the necessar y connections described in the Quick star t guide and the user manual. • Switch the TV to the correct source for the home theater. Access the hom...
Page 15 - Bonus View on Blu-ray; Data; Subtitles
13 English EN 1 Using the high speed HDMI cable, connect your home theater to a 3D compatible TV. 2 Make sure that the 3D video setting is enabled. Press ( Home ), select [Setup] > [Video] > [Watch 3D video] > [Auto] . • To play 3D discs in 2D mode, select [Off] . 3 Play a Blu-ray 3D disc a...
Page 16 - VOD code for DivX; USB storage devices; Audio options
14 EN 1 While playing video, press SUBTITLE to select a language. 2 For DivX videos, if the subtitles do not appear correctly, continue the following steps to change the character set. 3 Press OPTIONS . » The options menu is displayed. 4 Select [Character Set] , and then select a character set that ...
Page 17 - Picture options; Radio; AUTO
15 English EN • [Subtitle Shift] : Change the subtitle position on the screen. • [Info] : Display information about what is playing. • [Character Set] : Select a character set that suppor ts the DivX subtitle. • [Time Search] : Skip to a speci fi c par t of the video by entering the time of the scen...
Page 18 - VUDU
16 EN Button Action / or Alphanumeric buttons Select a preset radio station. Navigation buttons Left/Right: Search for a radio station. Up/Down: Fine tune a radio frequency. Press to stop the installation of radio stations. BACK Press and hold to erase the preset radio station. OPTIONS Manual: 1) Pr...
Page 19 - Choose sound; Sound mode
17 English EN 7 Use the remote control to navigate and star t a video play. 8 To exit VUDU, press ( Home ). Note • To deactivate VUDU from your home theater, press , and then select [Setup] > [Advanced] > [Deactivation] > [VUDU] . Choose sound This section helps you choose the ideal sound f...
Page 20 - Language settings; Picture and video settings; Audio settings
18 EN 5 Change settings The home theater settings are already con fi gured for optimal performance. Unless you have a reason to change a setting, we recommend that you keep the default setting. Note • You cannot change a setting that is grayed out. • To return to the previous menu, press BACK . To e...
Page 21 - Parental control settings; Restore default settings
19 English EN Parental control settings 1 Press ( Home ). 2 Select [Setup] , and then press OK . 3 Select [Preference] , and then press OK . 4 Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change: • [Change Password] : Set or change your password for parental control access. If you do not have a...
Page 22 - Check software version; Step 1: Download the latest software
20 EN 6 Update software Philips continually tries to improve its products. To get the best features and suppor t, update your home theater with the latest software. Compare the version of your current software with the latest version on www.philips.com/suppor t. If the current version is lower than ...
Page 23 - Product; Region codes; Video formats
21 English EN 7 Product specifications Note • Speci fi cations and design are subject to change without notice. Region codes The type plate on the back or bottom of the home theater shows which regions it suppor ts. Media formats • AVCHD, BD, BD-R/ BD-RE, BD-Video, DVD- Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, ...
Page 25 - Troubleshooting
23 English EN 8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Warning • Risk of electric shock. Never remove the casing of the product. To keep the warranty valid, never tr y to repair the product yourself. If you have problems using this product, check the following points before you request ser vice. If you sti...
Page 26 - Network; Notice; Copyright
24 EN 'No entry' or 'x' sign appears on the TV. • The operation is not possible. EasyLink does not work. • Make sure that the home theater is connected to a Philips brand EasyLink TV, and the EasyLink option is turned on (see 'Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control)' on page 10 ) . When you switch on the...
Page 27 - Notice for Canada; Open source software
25 English EN This equipment complies with Par t 15 of FCC RF Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause interference, and 2 This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Caution • The ...
Page 28 - Trademarks
26 EN Trademarks "Blu-ray 3D" and "Blu-ray 3D" logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. BONUSVIEW™ 'BD LIVE' and 'BONUSVIEW' are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. Java and all other Java trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, I...
Page 29 - 0 Index
27 English EN 10 Index 2 2nd audio language 13 2nd subtitle language 13 3 3D disc in 2D mode 12 3D safety 3 3D video 12 5 5.1 speakers 7 A advanced settings 19 ampli fi er 22 audio connection (analog cable) 9 audio connection (coaxial cable) 9 audio connection (HDMI ARC) 7 audio connection (optical ...
Page 31 - Product specifications
29 EN Contents 1 Important 29 Impor tant safety instructions 29 Care for your product 30 Care of the environment 31 3D health warning 31 Help and suppor t 31 2 Your home theater 32 Main unit 32 Connectors 32 Remote control 33 3 Connect and set up 35 Connect speakers 35 Connect to TV 36 Connect audio...
Page 33 - extended period of time.
31 EN • If you suspect that a batter y has been swallowed or placed inside any par t of the body, seek immediate medical attention. • When you change the batteries, always keep all new and used batteries out of reach of children. Ensure that the batter y compar tment is completely secure after you r...
Page 34 - Care of the environment; Your product is designed and manufactured; D health warning; • find answers to frequently answered
32 EN Care of the environment Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. Please visit www.recycle.philips.com for additional information on a recycling center in your area. Never dispose of your product with other household...
Page 35 - This section includes an over view of the main; Audio, video or picture input from a; Connect to the power supply.
33 EN 2 Your home theater Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the suppor t that Philips offers(e.g. notification of product software upgrade), register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Main unit This section includes an over view of the main unit. ...
Page 36 - This section includes an over view of the
34 EN f HDMI OUT (ARC) Connect to the HDMI input on the TV. g LAN Connect to the LAN input on a broadband modem or router. h DIGITAL IN-OPTICAL Connect to an optical audio output on the TV or a digital device. i DIGITAL IN-COAXIAL Connect to a coaxial audio output on the TV or a digital device. Remo...
Page 37 - Netflix
35 EN b (Home) Access the home menu. c Source buttons • DISC / POP-UP MENU : Switch to disc source.Access or exit the disc menu when you play a disc. • RADIO : Switch to FM radio. • AUDIO SOURCE : Select an audio input source. d BACK • Return to a previous menu screen. • In radio mode, press and hol...
Page 38 - Follow these general guidelines for speakers
36 EN 3 Connect and set up This section helps you connect your home theater to a TV and other devices, and then set it up. For information about the basic connections of your home theater and accessories, see the quick star t guide. Note • For identification and supply ratings, see the type plate at...
Page 39 - Connect to TV; Option 1: Connect to TV through; Option 2: Connect to TV through; connector on
37 EN Place the rear surround speakers to the left and right side of your seating position, either in line with it or slightly behind it. 5 SUBWOOFER (subwoofer): Place the subwoofer at least one meter to the left or right of the TV. Leave about 10-centimeter clearance from the wall. Connect to TV C...
Page 40 - Connect audio from TV and; connector
38 EN Option 3: Connect to the TV through composite video Basic quality video If your TV does not have HDMI connectors, use a composite video connection. A composite connection does not suppor t high-definition video. 1 Using a composite video cable, connect the VIDEO connector on your home theater ...
Page 41 - Select
39 EN Option 3: Connect audio through analog audio cables Basic quality audio 1 Using an analog cable, connect the AUX connectors on your home theater to the AUDIO OUT connectors on the TV or other device. Set up speakers Set up the speakers manually to experience customized surround sound. Before y...
Page 42 - EasyLink controls; Play; page; Connect and set up a home; Before you start
40 EN EasyLink controls With EasyLink, you can control your home theater, TV, and other connected HDMI-CEC compliant devices with a single remote control.• [One Touch Play] (One-touch play): When a video disc is in the disc compar tment, press ( Play ) to wake up the TV from standby, and then play a...
Page 44 - or select
42 EN 4 Use your home theater This section helps you use the home theater to play media from a wide range of sources. Before you start • Make the necessar y connections described in the quick star t guide and the user manual. • Complete the first-time setup. First-time setup appears when you turn on...
Page 45 - Synchronize picture and sound
43 EN Button Action AUDIO Select an audio language or channel. SUBTITLE Select subtitle language for video. DISC / POP-UP MENU Access or exit the disc menu. OPTIONS Access the advanced options when you play your audio, video, or media files (see 'Audio, video, and picture options' on page 45 ). REPE...
Page 46 - Data files
44 EN 2 Connect a USB storage device to your home theater. 3 Press ( Home ) and select [Setup] . 4 Select [Advanced] > [BD-Live security] > [Off] to enable BD-Live. • To disable BD-Live, select [On] . 5 Select the BD-Live icon in the disc menu, and then press OK . » BD-Live star ts to load. Th...
Page 47 - options
45 EN VOD code for DivX Before you purchase DivX videos and play them on your home theater, register the home theater on www.divx.com using the DivX VOD code. 1 Press ( Home ). 2 Select [Setup] , and then press OK . 3 Select [Advanced] > [DivX ® VOD Code] . » The DivX VOD registration code for yo...
Page 49 - Tuning grid; MP3 player
47 EN Button Action / or Alphanumeric buttons Select a preset radio station. Navigation buttons Left/Right: Search for a radio station. Up/Down: Fine tune a radio frequency.Press to stop the installation of radio stations. BACK Press and hold to erase the preset radio station. OPTIONS Manual: 1) Pre...
Page 52 - Change settings
50 EN 5 Change settings The home theater settings are already configured for optimal performance. Unless you have a reason to change a setting, we recommend that you keep the default setting. Note • You cannot change a setting that is grayed out. • To return to the previous menu, press BACK . To exi...
Page 55 - Update software; Update software through; is closed and no disc inside.
53 EN 6 Update software Philips continually tries to improve its products. To get the best features and suppor t, update your home theater with the latest software. Compare the version of your current software with the latest version on www.philips.com/suppor t. If the current version is lower than ...
Page 56 - on page
54 EN Update software through the Internet 1 Connect your home theater to a home network with a high-speed Internet access (see 'Connect and set up a home network' on page 40 ). 2 Press ( Home ). 3 Select [Setup] , and then press OK . 4 Select [Advanced] > [Software update] > [Network] . » If ...
Page 57 - storage device; File formats; Bit rate; .avi files in AVI container
55 EN 7 Product specifications Note • Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Region codes The type plate on the back or bottom of the home theater shows which regions it suppor ts. Media formats • AVCHD, BD, BD-R/ BD-RE, BD-Video, DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/-R DL...
Page 58 - Amplifier
56 EN .divx files in AVI container Audio codec Video codec Bit rate PCM, Dolby Digital, MP3, WMA DivX 3.11, DivX 4.x, DivX 5.x, DivX 6.x 10 Mbps max MPEG 1, MPEG 2 20 Mbps (peak 40 Mbps) MPEG 4 ASP 10 Mbps max .mp4 or .m4v files in MP4 container Audio codec Video codec Bit rate Dolby Digital, MPEG, ...
Page 60 - Disc does not play high-definition video.; Sound; You do not need a separate audio
58 EN 8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Warning • Risk of electric shock. Never remove the casing of the product. To keep the warranty valid, never tr y to repair the product yourself. If you have problems using this product, check the following points before you request ser vice. If you still have ...
Page 61 - Slow video streaming from Netflix and VUDU.
59 EN • Make sure that the home theater suppor ts the region code of the disc. • If the disc is a DVD±RW or DVD±R disc, make sure that it is finalized. Cannot play a DivX file. • Make sure that the DivX file is encoded according to the 'Home Theater Profile' with the DivX encoder. • Make sure that t...
Page 64 - Changes or modifications made to
62 EN This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Warning: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Philips may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.Model number : PHILIPS HTS3541/F7Trade N...