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Philips HTS3538/51 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome HTS3538 HTS3539...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Care for your product Care of the environment Help and support Your home theater Main unit Connectors Remote control Connect and set up Connect speakers Connect to TV Connect audio from TV and other devices Set up speakers Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control) Use your home theater Discs...

  • Page 4: Important

    Secure the wall mount to a wall that can support the combined weight of the product and the wall mount. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility for improper wall mounting that results in accident, injury or damage.

  • Page 5: Care For Your Product 3

    Alternatively, you can contact Philips Consumer Care in your country. Before you contact Philips, note down the model number and serial number of your product. You can find this information on...

  • Page 6: Your Home Theater

    Your home theater Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Main unit This section includes an overview of the main unit. Disc compartment Display panel...

  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Remote control This section includes an overview of the remote control. (Standby-On) • Switch the home theater on or to standby. • When EasyLink is enabled, press and hold for at least three seconds to switch all connected HDMI CEC compliant devices to standby.

  • Page 8: Connect And Set Up

    TV and other devices, and then set it up. For information about the basic connections of your home theater and accessories, see the quick start guide. For a comprehensive interactive guide, visit www.connectivityguide.philips.com. Note • For identification and supply ratings, see the type plate at the back or bottom of the product.

  • Page 9: Connect To Tv

    Note • Surround sound depends on factors such as room shape and size, type of wall and ceiling, windows and reflective surfaces, and speaker acoustics. Experiment with the speaker positions to find the optimum setting for you. Follow these general guidelines for speakers placement.

  • Page 10: Connect Audio From Tv And Other Devices

    When you watch videos, switch your TV to the correct video input. For details, see the TV user manual. 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.

  • Page 11: Set Up Easylink (Hdmi-Cec Control)

    Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control) This home theater supports 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-CEC is known by many names.

  • Page 12: Use Your Home Theater

    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 necessary connections described in the quick start guide and the user manual. • Switch the TV to the correct source for your home theater (for example, HDMI, AV IN).

  • Page 13: Usb Storage Devices

    Subtitles If your video has subtitles in multiple languages, select a subtitle language. Note • Make sure that the subtitle file has the exact same name as the video file. For example, if the video file is named 'movie.avi', name the subtitle file as 'movie.srt' or 'movie.sub'.

  • Page 14: Radio

    Video options INFO. Press » The video options menu is displayed. Depending on the video source, some options are not available. Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change: • [Title]: Select a specific title. • [Chapter]: Select a specific chapter. •...

  • Page 15: Mp3 Player

    MP3 player Connect a MP3 player to play audio files. What you need • An MP3 player. • A 3.5mm stereo audio cable. Connect the MP3 player to the MUSIC iLINK connector on your home theater. Press SOURCE repeatedly until MUSIC I-LINK appears on the display panel.

  • Page 16: Choose Sound

    Choose sound This section helps you choose the ideal sound for your video or music. Sound mode Select predefined sound modes to suit your video or music. Press SOUND repeatedly to select a sound mode. • MOVIE: Enjoy a cinematic audio experience, specially enhanced for movies.

  • Page 17: Picture And Video Settings

    Picture and video settings Press SETUP. Select [Video Setup] and then press OK. • [TV System]: Select a video format supported by the TV. • [TV Display]: Select a picture format to fit the TV screen. • [HDMI Setup]: [Wide Screen Format]: For 16:9 wide screen TV display setting.
  • Page 18 Caution • Do not install a lower version of software than the current version installed on your product. Philips is not liable for problems caused due to software downgrade. Check software version Check the version of the current software installed on your home theater.
  • Page 19 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 supports. Country Europe, United Kingdom Asia Pacific, Taiwan, Korea Latin America Australia, New Zealand Russia, India...
  • Page 20 To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the product yourself. If you have problems using this product, check the following points before you request service. If you still have a problem, get support at www.philips. com/support. Main unit The buttons on the home theater do not work.
  • Page 21 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 9). When you switch on the TV, the home theater automatically switches on.
  • Page 22 Notice This section contains the legal and trademark notices. Copyright This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited. Copyright in the UK Recording and playback of material may require consent.
  • Page 23 10 Index audio from TV and other devices audio input mapping audio language for discs audio options audio settings auto standby batteries change password character set check current version connect analog audio cable connect composite video cable connect FM antenna connect HDMI cable connect home theater connect optical audio cable...
  • Page 24 screen saver setup menu sleep timer slideshow sound mode speakers placement speakers setup specifications subtitle language for discs supported file format supported media formats surround sound synchronize picture and sound system audio control time search titles trademarks troubleshooting update software USB storage device video options video resolution...
  • Page 26 Language Code...
  • Page 27 © 2012 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. sgpjp_1202/51_v1...

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