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Read your User’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.philips.com/support 001-051-hts5500-55-Eng3 05/04/05, 4:16 PM 3139 246 14793...
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LEA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR SU APARATO. AVISO IMPORTANTE Philips Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. no se hace responsable por daños o desperfectos causados por: – Maltrato, descuido o mal uso, presencia de insectos o roedores (cucarachas, ratones etc.).
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General Information Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company.
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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.philips.com/support 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.
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Index English --------------------------------------- 6 Español ------------------------------------ 52 Português --------------------------------- 98 001-051-hts5500-55-Eng3 05/04/05, 4:16 PM 3139 246 14793...
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 ...
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Switching to an active mode ... 41 Switching to Eco Power standby mode ... 41 Using the remote to operate your ‘Philips’ television ... 41 Setting the Sleep timer ... 41 Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations ... 42 Presetting radio stations ... 42 Using the Plug and Play ...
– 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 –...
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.
Connections (continued) Step 3: Connecting the DVD system, speakers and AV subwoofer VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COAXIAL DIGITAL IN COMPONENT 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.
Step 4: Connecting to TV VIDEO OUT TV-IN AUX-IN LINE-OUT TO AV SUBWOOFER 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.
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...
Step 5: Connecting FM/MW antennas fix the claw into the slot ➠ antenna 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. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM jack.
Optional Connections Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box VIDEO OUT COMPONENT 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.
Optional Connections (continued) Connecting digital audio equipment (for example) Set-Top Box/ Game Console VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO COAXIAL DIGITAL IN COMPONENT 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.
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 246 14793 05/04/05, 4:16 PM...
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 –...
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/MW), TVor AUX/DI.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.) ➜...
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) ™...
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.
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.
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’...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To return to the previous menu, press 1. To remove the menu, press SETUP. 001-051-hts5500-55-Eng3 (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 ®...
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.
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 TV Type This menu contains the options for selecting the color system that matches the connected TV.
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.
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.
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 –...
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 }.
➜ The display screen will go blank and Standby LED lights up. 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. 001-051-hts5500-55-Eng3...
Tuner Operations IMPORTANT! Make sure the FM and MW 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/MW.” Press 3 / 4 briefly on the remote. ➜...
Automatic presetting Use automatic presetting to store or reinstall all the preset radio stations. DVD system’s display panel TUNER/FM TUNER/MW AUTO PRESET Press TUNER on the remote to select “TUNER/FM” or “TUNER/MW”. Press and hold PROG until "AUTO PRESET" appears. ➜...
Tuner Operations Changing tuning grid for all versions) In North and South America, the frequency step between adjacent channels in the MW band is 10 kHz (9 kHz in some areas). The preset frequency step in the factory is 9 kHz. IMPORTANT! Changing the tuning grid will erase all previously stored preset radio...
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 settings.
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. ➜...
AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power 900 W RMS - Front 150 W RMS / channel - Rear 150 W RMS / channel - Centre 150 W RMS - Subwoofer 150 W RMS Frequency Response 20 Hz – 50 kHz / –3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio >...
No sound or distorted sound. Cannot activate some features such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio. Need Help? Visit us at www.philips.com/support 001-051-hts5500-55-Eng3 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.
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.philips.com/support 001-051-hts5500-55-Eng3 Troubleshooting Solution – Press STOP button twice before selecting the setup/system menu.
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.
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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.