Page 2 - Return your Product Registration Card or register online at; Know these; safety; symbols; *Additional Benefits
2 Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out.Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once, or register online at www.philips.com/welcome to ensure: Return your Product Registration Card or register online at w...
Page 3 - UTION; IMPORT
3 1 . Rea d these in st ru ct i o n s . 2 . Kee p these in st ru ct i o n s . 3 . Hee d all wa rning s . 4 . Follow all in st ru ct i o n s . 5 . Do n ot u se th i s a pp a r at u s n ea r wate r. 6 . Clea n o n ly w i th dr y cloth . 7 . Do n ot b lock a n y ve n t i lat i o n o p e ning s . I n st...
Page 4 - LASER; Canada; This Class B digital apparatus complies; CAUTION; Declaration of Conformity
4 LASER Type Semiconductor laser GaAIAs Wave length 645 - 660 nm (DVD) 770 - 800 nm (CD) Output Power 6 mW (DVD) 7 mW (VCD/CD) Beam divergence 60 degrees Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceedthe Class B limits for radio noiseemissions from digital apparatus as setout in the Radio In...
Page 5 - Index
English F rançais Español 5 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DivX, DivX Ultra Certifi ed, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.Offi cial DivX® Ultra Certifi ed pr...
Page 6 - English; Table of contents; General
6 English Table of contents General General Information ........................................................................................................ 8 Setup precautions ..........................................................................................................................
Page 7 - Playback other supported devices
7 English Table of contents Playing a MP3/ WMA disc ................................................................................................................................32Playing a JPEG photo fi le (slide show) .................................................................................
Page 8 - General Information; Setup precautions; Finding a suitable location; Accessories supplied; subwoofer; Cleaning discs
8 English General Information WARNING!This unit does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualifi ed personnel. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location – Place this unit on a fl at, hard and stable surface. Never place the unit on a carpet.– Never place ...
Page 9 - Main Unit; OPEN
9 English Main Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 a 2 (Standby-On) – Turns on this unit or turns off to standby mode. b Disc tray c ç (Open/Close) – Opens/closes the disc tray. d Display panel – Shows information about the current status of the unit. e VOLUME – Adjusts the volume level. f ./ M= (Previous/Next) ...
Page 10 - Remote Control
10 English Remote Control 8 1 2 3 4 5 67 9 10 11 a 2 (Standby-On) – Turns on this unit or turns off to standby mode. b ç (Open/Close) – Opens/closes the disc tray. c Source buttons – AUX (MP3 LINK) : switches to AUX1, AUX2, DI (DIGITAL IN) or MP3 LINK external source mode. – RADIO : switches to FM b...
Page 11 - OK; b B; VOL
11 English Remote Control (continued) 19 20 21 22 18 17 16 12 13 14 15 l OK – Confi rms an entry or selection. m b B v V – DISC: selects movement direction in the menu. – DISC: press left or right for fast forward and backward search. – RADIO: press up or down to tune the radio frequency. – RADIO: p...
Page 12 - Using the remote control
12 English Remote Control (continued) Using the remote control A Push to open the battery compartment. B Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications ( +- ) inside the compartment. C Close the cover. D Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel....
Page 13 - Basic Connections; Step 1: Placing the speakers; Place the front left and right speakers at
13 English Basic Connections Step 1: Placing the speakers The Philips Home Theater System is simple to install. However, proper system placement is critical to ensure an optimum sound experience. A Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV and at an angle of approximatel...
Page 14 - Step 2: Connecting to TV; one
14 English AUX 1 AUX 2 Step 2: Connecting to TV This connection enables you to view the video playback from this unit. You only need to choose one of the options below to make the video connection.– For a standard TV, follow option 1 or 2.– For a progressive scan TV, follow option 3. – For a HDMI TV...
Page 15 - Y Pb Pr
15 English Basic Connections (continued) Option 3: Connecting to a Progressive Scan TV or component video input The progressive scan video quality is only available when using Y Pb Pr connection and a progressive scan TV is required. It provides superior picture quality when watching DVD movies. A U...
Page 16 - Connect the Antenna or Cable TV; Use the supplied composite video cable; CVBS; jack on; Back of RF Modulator
16 English C Connect the Antenna or Cable TV service signal to the ANTENNA IN or RF IN jack on the RF modulator. (It may have been connected to your TV previously. Disconnect it from the TV.) Basic Connections (continued) Option 5: Using an accessory RF modulator If your TV has only a single Antenna...
Page 17 - Step 3: Connecting speakers
17 English AUX 1 AUX 2 Basic Connections (continued) REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT SUBWOOFER FRONT CENTER FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT Step 3: Connecting speakers and subwoofer Before you start... For Tallboy speakers (HTS3566D): – Connect the speaker cables to the speakers. – Assemble the rear speakers to the pro...
Page 18 - Step 4: Connecting the
18 English Basic Connections (continued) AUX 1 AUX 2 Step 4: Connecting the power cord After everything is connected properly, connect the AC power cord into the power outlet. The standby LED on the main unit lights up. Helpful Hints:– Refer to the type plate at the rear or bottom of the product for...
Page 19 - Optional Connections; connect the; or; AUDIO IN; jacks on the main; Or
19 English Optional Connections Connecting audio from cable box/recorder/game console or TV This unit provides analog and digital audio connection. You can connect the audio output from an audio/video device (e.g. DVD Recorder, VCR, Cable/Satellite Box, game console or TV) to this Home Theater Syste...
Page 20 - Refer to your TV user manual on how; Getting Started
20 English Finding the correct viewing channel A Press 2 to turn on the unit. B Press DISC on the remote control. C Turn on the TV and switch it to the correct video-in channel. You may go to the lowest channel on your TV, then press the Channel Down button on your TV remote control until you see th...
Page 21 - Setting language preferences
21 English Setting language preferences The language options are different depending on your country or region. It may not correspond to the illustrations shown on the user manual. On-screen display (OSD) language The OSD (On-Screen Display) language for this unit remains as you have set it, regardl...
Page 22 - Use the; Repeat steps
22 English If the language you want is not available in the list, select { Others }. Use the numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote control to enter the 4-digit language code ‘XXXX’ (see ‘Language Code’) and press OK to confi rm. E Repeat steps C ~ D for other settings. Helpful Hints:– During DVD playba...
Page 25 - Setting the EasyLink control; One touch control
25 English Setting the EasyLink control This feature enables HDMI CEC compliant devices to control each other with a single remote control. It is only available if you have connected this Home Theatre unit to HDMI CEC compliant TV or device with HDMI cable. A Turn on the HDMI CEC operations on your ...
Page 26 - Disc Operations; Playable discs; Region Codes for DVD discs; Playing a disc; SOURCE
26 English Disc Operations Playable discs Your DVD home theater system plays: – Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs)– Video CDs (VCDs) – Super Video CDs (SVCDs)– Finalized DVD Recordable (DVD±R), DVD Rewritable (DVD±RW) – Audio Compact Discs (CDs)– MP3/ Windows Media™ Audio discs, picture (Kodak, JPEG) fi...
Page 27 - Basic playback controls; ’ appears on the TV
27 English Disc Operations (continued) Basic playback controls Pausing playback During playback, press u . While in pause mode, you can press to step forward one frame at each press. To resume playback, press u again. Selecting another track/chapter Press í / ë or use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key i...
Page 28 - Using the Disc Menu
28 English Disc Operations (continued) Repeating a specifi c section (A-B) A While playing a disc, press REPEAT A-B at the start point. B Press REPEAT A-B again to end the section. The section will now repeat continuously. C Press REPEAT A-B again to resume normal playback. Helpful Hint:– The marked...
Page 29 - Zooming
29 English Viewing playback information This unit can display the disc playback information (for example, title or chapter number, elapsed playing time, audio/subtitle language) and a number of operations can be done without interrupting disc playback. A During playback, press INFO . A list of avail...
Page 32 - Playing a MP3/ WMA disc
32 English Disc Operations (continued) Playing a MP3/ WMA disc This unit can playback most of the MP3 and Windows Media™ Audio fi les recorded on a recordable disc or commercial CD. Before you start ... Turn on your TV to the correct Video In channel. See ‘Finding the correct viewing channel’ for de...
Page 33 - Supported fi le format:
33 English Disc Operations (continued) Playing a JPEG photo fi le (slide show) Before you start ... Turn on your TV to the correct Video In channel. See ‘Finding the correct viewing channel’ for details. Load a JPEG photo CD (or Kodak Picture CD.) For a Kodak disc, the slide show begins automaticall...
Page 34 - Playing a DivX® disc
34 English Disc Operations (continued) Playing music and photo fi les simultaneously You can create a musical slideshow playback if the disc contains both the MP3/WMA music and JPEG photo fi les. A Load a disc that contains both MP3/WMA and JPEG fi les. B Use keys to select a MP3/WMA fi le from the ...
Page 36 - Playing from USB device; USB; Playback - USB Device
36 English Playing from USB device You can play or view the data fi les (JPEG, MP3, Windows Media™ Audio or DivX®) in the USB fl ash drive or USB memory card reader. However, editing or copying the data fi le is not possible. A Connect the USB fl ash drive/USB memory card reader directly to the jack...
Page 37 - Playback - Other Audio Player; MP3 LINK
37 English Playback - Other Audio Player Playing from other portable audio player You can connect your portable audio player to this unit to get the best immersion sound experience through the speaker system. However, controlling of playback is only possible on the portable audio player. A Use a 3.5...
Page 38 - Setup Menu Options; Accessing the setup menu
38 English Setup Menu Options Accessing the setup menu You can change the settings in this unit to suit your particular requirements. A In disc mode, press OPTIONS on the remote control. The setup menu appears. B Use keys to select one of the setup menu options, then press . General Setup Audio Setu...
Page 39 - General Setup
39 English Setup Menu Options (continued) General Setup (underlined options are the factory default settings) Disc Lock Not all discs are rated or coded by the disc maker. You can prevent play of specifi c discs with the disc lock function. Up to 40 discs can be locked. { Lock } – To block the playb...
Page 40 - Audio Setup
40 English Audio Setup (underlined options are the factory default settings) Speakers Volume Access the speaker’s level setup menu. Use keys to adjust the volume level for each connected speaker between -6dB to +6dB. See ‘Getting Started - Setting the speakers’ channels’ for details. Speakers Delay ...
Page 42 - Video Setup
42 English Video Setup (underlined options are the factory default settings) TV Type Select the color system that matches the connected TV. It enables playback of a different type of disc (PAL or NTSC disc) on this unit. { NTSC } – For NTSC-system TV. { Multi } – For TV that is compatible with both ...
Page 44 - – Enable HDMI CEC compliant TV/devices to; (underlined options are the factory default settings)
44 English Continued... { EasyLink } – Enable HDMI CEC compliant TV/devices to control each other with a single remote control. Notes: – Your TV and other connected devices must be compliant with HDMI CEC.– You must turn on the HDMI CEC operations on your TV/devices before you can enjoy the EasyLink...
Page 47 - Without Menu
47 English Preferences (underlined options are the factory default settings) MP3/JPEG Nav MP3/JPEG Navigator can only be set if the disc is recorded with a menu. It allows you to select different display menus for easy navigation. { Without Menu } – Display all the fi les contained in the MP3/ Pictu...
Page 49 - Radio Operations; Tuning to radio stations; Presetting radio stations; Using auto install
49 English Radio Operations Before you start ..... The FM antenna has been connected to the main unit. Extend the FM antenna and fi x its ends to the wall. Helpful Hints:– For better FM stereo reception, connect an external FM antenna (not supplied.)– Position the antenna as far away as possible fro...
Page 50 - Using automatic preset
50 English Radio Operations (continued) Using automatic preset Use automatic presetting to store or reinstall all the preset radio stations. A Press RADIO . B Press and hold REPEAT (PROGRAM) until ‘START ...’ appears on the display panel. All previously stored radio stations will be replaced. Using ...
Page 51 - Sound and Volume Controls; Selecting digital sound effects
51 English Sound and Volume Controls Selecting digital sound effects Select a preset digital sound effect that matches your disc’s content or that optimizes the sound of the musical style you are playing. Press SOUND MODES + / - to select the available sound effect. Movies Music Description CONCERT ...
Page 52 - Turning on the sleep timer; Other Features; Installing the latest software
52 English Turning on the sleep timer The sleep timer enables the unit to switch to standby mode automatically after the selected preset time. Press SLEEP repeatedly until it reaches the desired preset turn-off time (in minutes): OFF > 60 > 45 > 30 > 15 > OFF... To check or change the...
Page 53 - Troubleshooting; WARNING
53 English Troubleshooting WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this willinvalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, fi rst check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. Ifyou...
Page 54 - Problem
54 English The unit does not start playback. The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you have set the TV display. Cannot activate some features such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio. Not able to select some items in the setup/system menu. Unable to play DivX movies....
Page 56 - Glossary; Dolby Surround Pro Logic II:
56 English Glossary Analog audio: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound is available if you use the AUDIO LEFT/RIGHT. These red and white jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The ...
Page 57 - HDCP
57 English Glossary (continued) HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is a specifi cation that provides a secure transmission of digital contents between different devices (to prevent unauthorized copyright.) JPEG : A very common digital still picture format. A still-picture data compress...
Page 58 - Specifi cations
58 English Specifi cations AMPLIFIER Total output power: - Home Theater mode: 1000 W - FTC* output power: 640 WFrequency Response: 180 Hz – 14 kHz / ±3 dBSignal-to-Noise Ratio: > 60 dB (A-weighted)Input Sensitivity - AUX 1: 400 mV - AUX 2: 400 mV - MP3 LINK: 400 mV * (Main Ch @1 kHz Sub Ch 60 Hz ...
Page 59 - PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY
59 Philips, P.O. Box 671539, Marietta, GA. 30006-0026 PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY COVERAGE: PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forthbelow. WHO IS COVERED: Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the per-son receiving the product as a gift aga...
