Philips HTS5500C/37B User Manual

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  • Page 1 Thank you for choosing Philips. Need help fast? Read your Quick Use/Start Guide and/or Owner's Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance, you may access our online help at www.usasupport.philips.com...
  • Page 2 Return your Product Registration Card today to get the very most from your purchase. 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 to ensure:...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that...
  • Page 4 DVD system may require a playability enhancement or upgrade. As DVD technology advances, these enhancements will become common and will be easy to complete. Go to www.usasupport.philips.com for software upgrade. ‘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 5 Index English --------------------------------------- 6 Français ------------------------------------ 54 Español ----------------------------------- 104 001-053-hts5500-37-Eng47 13/04/05, 4:12 PM 3139 115 14781...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Supplied accessories ... 8 Care and safety information ... 8 Connections Step 1: Set-up the speakers ... 9 Step 2: Placing the speakers and AV subwoofer ... 9 Step 3: Connecting the DVD system, speakers and AV subwoofer ... 10 Step 4: Connecting TV ...
  • Page 7 Switching on/off ... 46 Switching to an active mode ... 46 Switching to Eco Power standby mode ... 46 Using the remote to operate your ‘Philips’ television ... 46 Setting the Sleep timer ... 47 Troubleshooting ... 48–49 Specifications ... 50 Glossary 51–52...
  • Page 8: General Information

    – Do not operate the DVD system/AV Subwoofer in an enclosed cabinet and allow about 10 cm (4 inches) of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation. 10 cm (4 inches) PHILIPS 10 cm 10 cm (4 inches) (4 inches) DVD Home Cinema System Care of disc –...
  • Page 9: Connections

    Step 1: Set-up the speakers You can choose to hang the speakers on the wall. Attach the supplied bracket firmly to the rear of speakers using the supplied screws. Then mount a screw (not supplied) on the wall where the speaker is to be hung and hook the speaker securely onto the mounted screw.
  • Page 10: Step 3: Connecting The Dvd System, Speakers And Av Subwoofer

    Connections (continued) Step 3: Connecting the DVD system, speakers and AV subwoofer VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COAXIAL DIGITAL IN VIDEO TV-IN AUX-IN LINE-OUT TO AV SUBWOOFER TO AV SUBWOOFER Front Left Speaker Center Speaker Connect the supplied speaker to the rear of the AV subwoofer using the fixed speaker cables by matching the colours of the jacks and speaker connectors.
  • Page 11: Step 4: Connecting Tv

    Step 4: Connecting to TV VIDEO OUT LINE-OUT TO AV SUBWOOFER TV-IN AUX-IN IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your TV. – Connect the DVD system directly to the TV.
  • Page 12: Using Component (Y Pb Pr) Video Jack

    RF modulator in order to view DVD playback on the TV. See your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details on RF modulator availability and operations. Using an accessory RF modulator Use the supplied composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD system’s...
  • Page 13: Step 5: Connecting Fm/Am Antennas

    Step 5: Connecting FM/AM antennas fix the claw into the slot ➠ antenna Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM jack. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf, or attach it to a stand or wall. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM jack.
  • Page 14: Optional Connections

    Optional Connections Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box VIDEO OUT TV-IN AUX-IN LINE-OUT Viewing and listening to the playback Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box to the TV as shown. Connect the DVD system’s AUX IN (R/L) jacks to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR or cable/satellite box.
  • Page 15: Connecting Digital Audio Equipment

    Connecting digital audio equipment (for example) Set-Top Box/ Game Console VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO TV-IN AUX-IN LINE-OUT TO AV SUBWOOFER Listening to the playback Connect the DVD system’s DIGITAL IN jack to the DIGITAL OUT jack on a digital audio device. Press SOURCE to select “AUX/ DIGITAL”...
  • Page 16: Remote Control

    PBC VCD2.0 (if PBC was on). REPEAT A-B – DISC: repeats a specific section on a disc. TV VOL +- – Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only.) SLEEP – Sets the sleep timer function. 3139 115 14781 13/04/05, 4:13 PM...
  • Page 17 Numeric Keypad (0-9) – DISC: enters a track/title number. – TUNER: enters the preset radio station number. DISC MENU – DISC: enters or exits disc contents menu. – For VCD version 2.0 only; Turns on/off playback controls (PBC) mode. SETUP MENU –...
  • Page 18: Main Unit

    Main Unit STANDBY ON (B) – Switches to Eco Power standby mode, or turns on the system. Disc direct play button (DISC 1~5) – Selects a disc for playback. 5 disc carousel tray System display panel SOURCE – Selects the relevant active source mode: DISC, TUNER (FM/AM), TV or AUX/DI.
  • Page 19: Front Panel

    Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote control is not to be used for a long time.
  • Page 20: Setting Up Progressive Scan Feature (For Progressive Scan Tv Only)

    Getting Started (continued) Setting up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) The progressive scan display twice the number of frames per seconds than interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system.) With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality.
  • Page 21: Selecting The Colour System That Corresponds To Your Tv

    Selecting the correspond color system The color system of the DVD system, DVD and TV should match. Only then will it be possible to play a DVD on this system. Before changing the TV system, determine the color system of your TV. In disc mode, press SETUP.
  • Page 22: Step 3: Setting Language Preferences

    Getting Started (continued) Step 3: Setting language preferences You can select your preferred language settings so that this DVD system will automatically switch to the language for you whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the disc’s default language will be used instead.
  • Page 23: Disc Operations

    IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon ( or X) appears on the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions.
  • Page 24: Playing Discs

    Disc Operations (continued) Playing discs Press SOURCE control until “DVD/CD” appears on the display panel (or press DISC 1-2-3-4-5 on the remote until “LOAD X” appears.) Turn on the TV power and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 19 “Setting the TV”.) ➜...
  • Page 25: Selecting Various Repeat /Shuffle Functions

    Selecting various repeat/ shuffle functions SHUFFLE REPEAT Repeat play You can select a Chapter, Track, Title, entire disc or all available discs for repeat playback. While playing a disc, press REPEAT repeatedly to choose a repeat play mode. ™ CHAPTER (repeat chapter) ™...
  • Page 26: Other Operations For Video Playback (Dvd/Vcd/Svcd)

    Disc Operations (continued) Other operations for video playback (DVD/VCD/SVCD) DISC MENU SUBTITLE AUDIO RETURN/TITLE Using the Disc Menu A menu may appear on the TV screen once you load in the disc, depending on the disc To select a playback feature or item Use 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press OK to start playback.
  • Page 27: Resuming Playback From The Last Stopped Point

    Resuming playback from the last stopped point Resume playback of the last 10 discs is possible, even if the disc was ejected or the power switched off. Load one of the last played 10 discs. While “LOADING” appears on the display panel, press PLAY B (or 2;) to start playback from the last stop point.
  • Page 28: Playback Control (Pbc) (Vcd Only)

    Disc Operations (continued) Playback Control (PBC) (VCD only) PBC playback allows you to play Video CDs interactively, following the menu on the display. This function can also be accessed via the ‘PREFERENCE PAGE’ menu (see page 40.) For VCDs with Playback Control (PBC) feature (version 2.0 only) When play is stopped, press DISC MENU to toggle between ‘PBC ON’...
  • Page 29: Playing An Mp3/Jpeg/Mpeg-4 Disc

    Playing an MP3/JPEG/MPEG-4 disc This DVD system can playback MPEG-4, MP3, JPEG, VCD & SVCD files on a personally recorded CD-R/RW disc or commercial CD. IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 19 “Setting the TV”.) Load a disc.
  • Page 30: Playing A Picture Disc (Slide Show)

    Disc Operations (continued) Playing a picture disc (slide show) IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 19 “Setting the TV”.) Load a Picture disc (Kodak Picture CD, JPEG.) ➜ For a Kodak disc, the slide show will begin automatically.
  • Page 31: Playing A Divx Disc

    Playing a DivX disc This DVD system supports the DivX movie playback, which you download from your computer onto a CD-R/RW (see page 34 for more information.) Load a DivX disc. ➜ Playback will start automatically. If not press PLAY B or OK on the remote. If the DivX movie contains external subtitles, the subtitle menu will appear on the TV.
  • Page 32: Dvd Setup Menu Options

    DVD Setup Menu Options This DVD system setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customize the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. Accessing to General Setup Page Press DISC and followed by SETUP on the remote. Press 1 2 to select ‘GENERAL SETUP PAGE.
  • Page 33: Program Tracks On A Single Disc

    DVD Setup Menu Options Program tracks on a single disc (for CD, VCD, SVCD, DVD only) You can program the tracks in the current selected disc in the order you want them to be played. Up to 20 tracks can be stored. You can press PROG to enter into program menu directly.
  • Page 34: Osd Language

    To return to the previous menu, press 1. To remove the menu, press SETUP. 001-053-hts5500-37-Eng47 (continued) ® DivX VOD registration code Philips provide you the DivX ® (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX ®...
  • Page 35: Accessing To Audio Setup Page

    DVD Setup Menu Options Accessing to Audio Setup Page Press DISC and followed by SETUP on the remote. Press 1 2 to select ‘AUDIO SETUP PAGE. ’ Press OK to confirm. SPEAKER SETUP CD UPSAMPLING NIGHT MODE Speaker Setup These menus contain speaker setup options that allow you to adjust the individual speakers volume and delay time.
  • Page 36: Accessing To Video Setup Page

    DVD Setup Menu Options Accessing to Video Setup Page Press DISC and followed by SETUP on the remote. Press 1 2 to select ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE. ’ Press OK to confirm. TV TYPE TV DISPLAY PROGRESSIVE PICTURE SETTING BLACK LEVEL CLOSED CAPTION TV Type This menu contains the options for...
  • Page 37: Picture Setting

    DVD Setup Menu Options Picture Setting This DVD system provides three predefined sets of picture color settings and one personal setting which you can define yourself. In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE,’ press 34 to highlight { PICTURE SETTING, } then press 2. { STANDARD } Select this for original color setting.
  • Page 38: Black Level - Turning On/Off

    Setup Menu Options Black Level - turning on/off This feature is only applicable if you have set the ‘TV TYPE’ to ‘NTSC’ setting (see page 21). Turn on this feature will help to improve the picture quality. In ‘VIDEO SETUP PAGE,’ press 34 to highlight { BLACK LEVEL }, then press { ON } Select this to improve the color contrast and...
  • Page 39: Accessing To Preference Setup Page

    DVD Setup Menu Options Accessing to Preference Setup Page Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any), then press SETUP. Press 1 2 to select the ‘Preference Page’. Press OK to confirm. DIVX SUBTITLE Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu These menus contain various language options for audio, subtitle and disc menu that may be recorded on the DVD.
  • Page 40: Pbc

    DVD Setup Menu Options Rating explanations 1KID SAFE – 2 G – General Audience; recommended as acceptable for viewers of all ages. 3 PG – Parental Guidance suggested. 4 PG13 – Material is unsuitable for children under age 5 PGR – 6 R –...
  • Page 41: Changing The Password

    DVD Setup Menu Options Changing the Password The same password is used for both Parental Control and Disc Lock. Enter your six-digit password to play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a password. The default password is 136900. In ‘Preference Page’, press 34 to highlight { Password }, then press 2 to select { Change }.
  • Page 42: Tuner Operations

    Tuner Operations IMPORTANT! Make sure the FM and AM antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations Press TUNER on the remote (or press SOURCE control at the front panel) to select “TUNER/FM” or “TUNER/AM.” Press 3 / 4 briefly on the remote. ➜...
  • Page 43: Automatic Presetting

    Automatic presetting Use automatic presetting to store or reinstall all the preset radio stations. DVD system’s display panel TUNER/FM TUNER/AM AUTO PRESET Press TUNER on the remote to select “TUNER/FM” or “TUNER/AM”. Press and hold PROG until "AUTO PRESET" appears. ➜...
  • Page 44: Sound And Volume Controls

    Sound and Volume Controls Individual speakers volume adjustment You can adjust the delay times (center rear speakers and subwoofer only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimise the sound according to your surroundings and setup. IMPORTANT! Press SURR button on the remote to select Multi-channel surround mode before adjusting the speaker...
  • Page 45: Selecting Surround Sound

    Sound and Volume Controls Selecting surround sound Press SURR on the remote to select : MULTI-CHANNEL or STEREO. ➜ The availability of the various surround sound modes depends on the number of speakers used and the sound available on the disc. ➜...
  • Page 46: Other Functions

    The display screen will go blank and Standby LED lights up. 001-053-hts5500-37-Eng47 Using the remote to operate your ‘Philips’ television Press and hold TV to switch to TV AV. Press TV VOL +/- to adjust the TV’s volume level. 3139 115 14781...
  • Page 47: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep timer The sleep timer enables the system to switch to Eco Power standby mode automatically at a preset time. Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly until it reaches the desired preset turn-off time. ➜ The selections are as follows (time in minutes): 15 ™...
  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    No sound or distorted sound. Cannot activate some features such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio. Need Help? Visit us at www.usasupport.philips.com 001-053-hts5500-37-Eng47 Solution – Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. – Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the DVD system to turn on the power.
  • Page 49 Unable to play DivX movies. The DVD system does not work. No output from all speakers and ‘SPEAKER ERR’ appears on the front display Need Help? Visit us at www.usasupport.philips.com 001-053-hts5500-37-Eng47 Troubleshooting Solution – Press STOP button twice before selecting the setup/system menu.
  • Page 50: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Total output power - Home Theater Mode 900 W - FTC 150W - Front 150 W RMS / channel - Rear 150 W RMS / channel - Centre 150 W RMS - Subwoofer 150 W RMS Frequency Response 20 Hz –...
  • Page 51: Glossary

    Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific 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. vertical ratio of conventional TVs.
  • Page 52 Glossary (continued) Plug and Play: First time power up to the Tuner mode, the system will prompt the user to proceed with the automatic installation of radio stations by simply pressing the PLAY button on the main unit. Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a signal frame.
  • Page 53: Limited Warranty

    Ship product via a traceable carrier. When it is necessary for you to ship the product to Philips for repair, you will pay the shipping cost for shipment to Philips. Philips will pay the ship- ping costs when returning the product to you.

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