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- Page 1 DVD HOME THEATRE SYSTEM HTS6500 User Manual...
- Page 2 LASER Type Semiconductor laser GaAIAs Wave length 650 - 660 nm (DVD) 784 - 796 nm (CD) Output Power 7 mW (DVD) 10 mW (VCD/CD) Beam divergence 60 degrees ‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE.
- Page 3 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. Noís. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and pending.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of contents General General Information ... 8 Setup precautions ...8 Accessories supplied ...8 Cleaning discs ...8 About recycling ...8 Product Overview Main Unit ... 9 Remote Control ...10-12 Using the remote control ...12 Connections Basic Connections ...13-17 Step 1 : Placing the speakers ...13 Step 2 : Connecting the SonoWave speakers and subwoofer ...14 Step 3 : Connecting to TV ...15 Option 1: Using the Video (CVBS) jack (good picture quality) ...15... - Page 7 Resuming playback from the last stopped point ...29 Zooming in ...29 Changing subtitle language (DVD only) ...29 Changing sound track language ... 30 Playback Control (VCD only) ... 30 Preview function (VCD/SVCD only) ... 30 Playing an MP3/ JPEG/Window Media Audio disc ...31 Playing a JPEG image fi le (slide show) ...32 Preview function ...32 Zoom picture ...32...
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Page 8: General Information
General Information CAUTION! The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualifi ed personnel. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location – Place the set on a fl at, hard and stable surface. Do not place the set on a carpet. –... -
Page 9: Main Unit
Top view Front view STANDBY ON 2 – Turns on the system or turns off to Eco Power standby mode. PLAY PAUSE u – DISC: starts/pauses playback. – TUNER: starts auto tuner installation for fi rst time setup. STOP Ç –... -
Page 10: Remote Control
– TUNER: press and hold this button to erase the current preset radio station. TV VOL +- – Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only). Numeric keypad (0-9) – Enters a track/title number of the disc. – Enters a number of a preset radio station. - Page 11 MP3-DIRECT – Switches to MP3 mode for the source connected through the MP3 Direct socket at the front panel. SUBTITLE – Selects a DVD subtitle language. DISC MENU – For DVD, enter or exit disc contents menu. – For VCD/SVCD, enter digest menu. –...
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Page 12: Using The Remote Control
Remote Control Using the remote control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel. Select the source you wish to control by pressing the DISC, TUNER, TV, AUX/DI or MP3 DIRECT button on the remote... -
Page 13: 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. Before you start ... If you wish to mount the SonoWave speakers on the wall, see section ‘Optional Connections - Mounting the... -
Page 14: Step 2: Connecting The Sonowave Speakers And Subwoofer
Basic Connections SUBWOOFER SUB- FRONT FRONT WOOFER RIGHT LEFT HDMI OUT Step 2: Connecting the SonoWave speakers and subwoofer Connect the SonoWave speakers to the matching speaker jacks at the rear of the DVD system. Helpful Hints: – To prevent unwanted noise, do not place the SonoWave speakers too close to the DVD system, AC power adapter, TV or any other radiation sources. -
Page 15: Step 3: Connecting To Tv
SUB- FRONT WOOFER RIGHT HDMI OUT Step 3: Connecting to TV This connection enables you to view the playback from this DVD system. You only need to choose one of the options below to make the video connection. – For a standard TV, follow option 1 or –... -
Page 16: Option 3: Connecting To A Progressive Scan Tv Or Component Video Input
Basic Connections Option 3 MAINS 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. -
Page 17: Step 4 : Connecting The Fm/Mw Antennas
fi x the claw into the slot FM antenna antenna FM/MW ANTENNA MAINS FM 75 Step 4: Connecting the FM/ MW antennas Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the MW jack. Place the MW loop antenna on a shelf, or attach it to a stand or wall. -
Page 18: Optional Connections
Optional Connections SUB- WOOFER HDMI OUT Connecting audio from TV When connecting the audio output from your TV to this Home Theater Audio System, you will have the sound of the TV output on all the speakers. It will enable you to enjoy the multi-channel surround sound capabilities. -
Page 19: Mounting The Speakers On The Wall
Helpful Hint: – Philips accepts absolutely no liability for any accidents or damage resulting from inadequate assembly or mounting, misuse or abuse, or natural disasters. -
Page 20: Getting Started
Getting Started Step 1: Turning on the DVD system Press the SOURCE button on the front panel repeatedly to select : DISC MP3 DIRECT DISC ... Press DISC/USB, TUNER, TV, AUX/DI or MP3 DIRECT on the remote control. If the USB is detected, pressing the DISC/USB will toggle between DISC and USB mode. -
Page 21: Step 3: Setting Language Preferences
Step 3: 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 DVD system will remain as you have set it, regardless of the changes made to the DVD disc language. -
Page 22: Step 4: Setting The Tv
Getting Started (continued) 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 page 4) and press OK to confi rm. Repeat steps for other settings. -
Page 23: Setting The Tv Display
Select one of the options and press OK to confi rm. Follow the instructions shown on the TV to confi rm the selection (if any). If a blank/distorted TV screen appears, wait for 15 seconds for the auto recovery. TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press to go back to the previous menu item. -
Page 24: Step 5: Setting Up Progressive Scan Feature
Getting Started (continued) Step 5: Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) The progressive scan displays twice the number of frames per second than interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality. -
Page 25: Step 6: Setting The Sonowave Speakers
Step 6: Setting the SonoWave speakers There are three parameters to adjust the SonoWave speakers: Room Acoustics, Speaker Distance and Listening Position. You can adjust the SonoWave speaker settings according to your room environment and setup for optimum performance. Press and hold SOUND on the remote control to enter SonoWave speaker settings mode. -
Page 26: Disc Operations
Disc Operations Playable discs Your DVD home theater system will play: – 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 les on CD-R(W) –... -
Page 27: Basic Playback Controls
Basic playback controls Pausing playback During playback, press u (or Å on the remote control). While in pause mode, you can press Å repeatedly to view the next still picture (for video playback only.) To resume playback, press u (or PLAY on the remote control). -
Page 28: Programming Disc Tracks
Disc Operations Programming disc tracks (not for Picture CD/MP3) You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the playing order of the tracks. Press PROGRAM on the remote control. The programming menu appears. Exit Start Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to... -
Page 29: Viewing Playback Information
Viewing playback information This DVD system 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. During playback, press DISPLAY. A list of available disc information appears on the TV. -
Page 30: Changing Sound Track Language
Disc Operations Changing sound track language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple soundtrack languages, you can change the language you want while playing a DVD. Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the available audio languages. For VCD – changing the audio channel Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the available audio channels provided by the... -
Page 31: Playing An Mp3/ Jpeg/Window Media Audio Disc
Playing an MP3/ JPEG/ Windows Media Audio disc ™ This DVD system can playback most of the MP3, JPEG and Windows Media™ Audio fi les recorded on a CD-R/RW disc or commercial CD. Before you start ... Turn on your TV to the correct Video In channel. -
Page 32: Playing A Jpeg Image Fi Le (Slide Show)
Disc Operations Playing a JPEG image fi le (slide show) Before you start ... Turn on your TV to the correct Video In channel. See the section on “Finding the correct viewing channel”. Insert a Picture disc (Kodak Picture CD, JPEG). -
Page 33: Playing Mp3 Music And Jpeg Pictures Simultaneously
Playing MP3 music and JPEG pictures simultaneously You can create a musical slide show if the disc contains both the MP3 music and JPEG picture fi les. Insert an MP3 disc that contains music and pictures. Select an MP3 track in the menu and (or u) to start press PLAY playback. -
Page 34: Playing A Karaoke Disc
Disc Operations Playing a Karaoke disc Before you start ... Turn on your TV to the correct Video In channel. See the section on ‘Finding the correct viewing channel’. Connect a microphone (not supplied) to the MIC socket on the front panel of the DVD main unit (as shown below). -
Page 35: Usb Operations
Playing from USB fl ash drive or USB memory card reader This DVD system is able to access and view the data fi les (JPEG, MP3 or Windows Media™ Audio) in the USB fl ash drive or USB memory card reader. Editing and copying the data are not possible. -
Page 36: Mp3 Direct Operations
MP3 Direct Operations Playing from a portable audio or HDD player This DVD system is able to playback audio tracks from your portable audio or HDD player. Use the supplied MP3 direct cable to connect between the ‘headphone’ output jack on your portable audio or HDD player and the MP3 DIRECT jack on the front panel of this DVD system. -
Page 37: Dvd Setup Menu Options
Accessing the DVD setup menu This DVD system setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customise the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. In ‘DISC’ mode, press SETUP on the remote control. The setup menu appears. keys to select one of the setup menu options and press OK. -
Page 38: General Setup Page
{ On } { Off } DivX(R) VOD code Philips provides you with the DivX¨ VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX¨ VOD service. Press code and press OK to exit. -
Page 39: Audio Setup Page
DVD Setup Menu Options Audio Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) HDMI Audio This setting is only required if you are using the DVD system’s HDMI OUT jack to connect your TV or other display device (see ‘Option4: Connecting to a HDMI-compatible TV’). -
Page 40: Video Setup Page
DVD Setup Menu Options Video Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) TV Type Selects the colour system that matches the connected TV. It will enable playback of a different type of disc (PAL or NTSC disc) on this DVD system. - Page 41 DVD Setup Menu Options Video Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings) HDMI Setup It provides the picture settings to enhance the appearance and picture quality for disc playback. This feature is only applicable if you have connected this DVD system to a HDMI-compatible TV/ device.
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Page 42: Preference Setup Page
DVD Setup Menu Options Preference Setup Page Audio Selects the preferred audio language for DVD playback. Subtitle Selects the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback. Disc Menu Selects the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback. Note: If the selected audio/subtitle/disc menu language is not available on the DVD, the disc’s default language will be used instead. -
Page 43: Dvd Setup Menu Options
DVD Setup Menu Options Preference Setup Page DivX Subtitle Selects the font type that supports the recorded DivX subtitle. { Standard } { Central Europe } – Displays Central Europe fonts. { Cyrillic } – Displays Cyrillic fonts. { Greek } – Displays Greek subtitle fonts. { Chinese (Simp) } –... -
Page 44: Tuner Operations
Tuner Operations IMPORTANT! Make sure the FM and MW antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations Press SOURCE repeatedly until “FM” appears on the display panel (or press TUNER on the remote control). Press briefl y on the remote control to start tuning. “SEARCH >... -
Page 45: Using Automatic Preset
Using automatic preset Use automatic presetting to store or reinstall all the preset radio stations. Press TUNER to select “FM” or “MW’ band. Press and hold PROGRAM until “START ...” appears on the display panel. All previously stored radio stations will be replaced. -
Page 46: Sound And Volume Controls
Sound and Volume Controls SURR. Selecting surround sound Press SURR. to select : DOLBY+PL II (multi-channel) or STEREO. The availability of the various surround sound modes depends on the sound available on the disc. The available output modes for Multi- channel include: Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Surround and Dolby Pro Logic II. -
Page 47: Other Features
Software upgrades Periodically Philips will issue software upgrades to enhance your user experience. Before you start ... Check the current software version of this DVD system: ç 1) Press EJECT 2) Press DISPLAY on the remote control. Visit the Philips website ‘www.philips. -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
If a fault occurs, fi rst check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these instructions, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem (General) No power. - Page 49 Problem (Playback) The DVD system 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.
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Page 50: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem (USB/HDMI/MP3 Direct) The contents of the USB fl ash drive cannot be read. Slow operation of the USB fl ash drive. No HDMI audio output. No HDMI video output. (continued) Solution – The USB fl ash drive format is not compatible with the system. -
Page 51: Specifi Cations
AMPLIFIER Output power: 500 W / 6000 W PMPO Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz / –3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 65 dB (CCIR) Input Sensitivity - AUX In : 1000 mV - TV In: 500 mV - Digital In: 500 mV TUNER Tuning Range:... -
Page 52: Glossary
Glossary Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specifi c numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. -
Page 53: Glossary
MP3: A fi le format with a sound data compression system. “MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer3. By using the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times more data than a regular CD. -
Page 54: Frequently Asked Questions (Usb)
Frequently Asked Questions (USB) Why does it take so long to display the contents on my USB device? – This could be due to the large numbers of fi les (>500 fi les/folders) or size of the fi les (>1MB). –...