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Philips DVDR3350H User Manual

Hard disk/ dvd recorder; digital a/v surround receiver
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DVDR3350H
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  • Page 1 Hard Disk/ DVD Recorder Digital A/V Surround Receiver User Manual DVD Recorder (pages 1-75) A/V Receiver (pages 76-101) DVDR3350H HTR5000...
  • Page 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/usasupport 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: Declaration Of Conformity

    MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’ Declaration of Conformity Model number: DVDR3350H Trade Name: Philips Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp. P. O. Box 671539 Marietta, GA 30006-0026 1-800-PHILIPS (744-5477)
  • Page 5 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patents. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Special Features ... 8 Frequently Asked Questions ... 9 Care and Safety Information ... 10 Setup ...10 Cleaning discs ...10 HDD (Hard Disk Drive) handling care ...10 General Information ... 11 Introduction ... 11 Accessories supplied ... 11 Region codes ...
  • Page 7 Record on Hard Disk ... 34 Recording TV programs ...34 Recording from a DV camcorder ...34 Recording from an external device (Camcorder/VCR/ DVD player) ...35 Record on DVD Recordable Disc ... 37 Copying from HDD to a recordable DVD ...37 Discs for recording ...37 Recording from various sources ...38 Timer Recording ...

  • Page 8: Special Features

    Special Features ‘Time Shift Buffer’ As soon as you turn on this recorder, the program shown on the TV will be stored into the ‘Time Shift Buffer’. It acts as a temporary HDD storage of your recordings. The contents will be automatically deleted after a time period of 3 hours, when you turn off this recorder or when you switch it to standby mode.

  • Page 9: Frequently Asked Questions

    What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can only record on both DVD±R and DVD±RW discs. DVD+R/+RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format on the market today. They are fully compatible to most of the existing DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers.

  • Page 10: Care And Safety Information

    Care and Safety Information CAUTION! High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualifi ed personnel. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location –...

  • Page 11: General Information

    Introduction This recorder has a built-in hard disk drive (HDD), you can record up to 102 hours of video in SLP (Super Long Play) record quality mode. With both recordable DVD and high capacity HDD in the same recorder, you have the fl exibility to keep recordings on the HDD or copy to a recordable DVD for safekeeping or later viewing.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Remote Control a STANDBY-ON – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. b CH + / – – While in tuner mode, selects the next/ previous TV channel. c OK – Stores/confi rms an entry. – Confi rms a selection. –...
  • Page 13 – Selects a chapter/track number to play. – Selects the recorder’s preset TV tuner channel. p TV VOL +/ – – Adjust the volume of the TV set (Philips TV only.) q SETUP – Enters/exits the system setup menu. r STOP –...

  • Page 14: Inserting Batteries

    Remote Control Inserting Batteries 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 15: Main Unit

    a STANDBY-ON – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. b Disc tray c OPEN CLOSE ç – Opens/closes the disc tray. d Display panel – Show information about the current status of the recorder. e iR – Point the remote control towards this sensor f HDD Active indicator –...

  • Page 16: Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections CABLE MAINS Connecting the antenna cables These connections enable you to watch and record TV programs using this recorder. If the antenna signal is connected via a VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, ensure that these devices are turned on in order to watch or record the cable programs.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Video Cable

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections ANTENNA Option 1 Connecting the video cable This connection enables you to view the disc playback from the recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection. Option 1: Using Video (CVBS) jack (good picture quality) Use the supplied audio/video cables (yellow plug) to connect the VIDEO...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Audio Cables

    Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections VIDEO VIDEO ANTENNA (CVBS) (CVBS) S-VIDEO (Y/C) AUDIO OUT 2 Connecting the audio cables This connection enables you to listen to the sound. Option 1: Using an Audio cable You can connect the recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system.

  • Page 19: Tv Has Only An Antenna Input Jack

    SATELLITE CABLE Back of an RF Modulator (Example only) TV has only an antenna input jack Use this connection if your TV has only a single Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75 ohm or RF IN) and does not have any audio/video jacks.

  • Page 20: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver

    Step 2: Optional Connections CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA MAINS Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Option 1 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has only an antenna output jack (RF OUT or TO TV), refer to “Connecting the antenna cables” on page 16 for the complete connection to your TV.

  • Page 21: Connecting To A Vcr Or Other Similar Device

    Step 2: Optional Connections CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA MAINS Connecting to a VCR or other similar device This connection enables you to record from a video tape to the HDD or a DVD recordable disc and allows the VCR to be used for playback if the recorder is turned off.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Vcr And Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

    Step 2: Optional Connections CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA MAINS Front Panel of HDD recorder VHF/UHF RF IN VIDEO AUDIO VHF/UHF AUDIO RF OUT Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to the antenna input (RF IN) jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Camcorder To The Front Jacks

    Step 2: Optional Connections DV OUT Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks You can use the front jacks to copy camcorder recordings. These jacks are located behind the fl ap on the right hand side and provides convenient connections for a camcorder.

  • Page 24: Step 3: Installation And Setup

    Step 3: Installation and Setup IMPORTANT! When you complete the connections and turn on the recorder for the fi rst time, it is advisable that you make several basic settings. Please see the following pages on using the Setup Menu features to program TV channels, menu language and system clock settings.

  • Page 25: General Settings

    Step 3: Installation and Setup GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Auto Program Select to make automatic TV channel programming. SETUP MENU - GENERAL press Auto Chapter Marker 5min. Record Quality A warning message will appear. Select Auto Program Search the remote control.

  • Page 26: Setting The Language

    Step 3: Installation and Setup Setting the language You can select the language for subtitles and audio for DVD playback. For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed via the DVD disc menu. If the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default language will be used instead.

  • Page 27: Language Settings

    Step 3: Installation and Setup LANGUAGE settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) System Language Selects the menu language for this recorder on-screen display. Audio Language Selects the preferred audio language for DVD playback. Subtitle Language Selects the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback. Disc Menu Language Selects the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback Helpful Hints: –...

  • Page 28: Control Tv Programs

    Control TV programs Switching on to TV program CH + / TUNER Turn on the TV to the correct program number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the recorder. If no TV program appears on the screen, press TUNER on the remote control.

  • Page 29: Before Recording

    About temporary HDD storage (Time Shift Buffer) As soon as you switch on this recorder, the currently selected TV program will be stored in a temporary hard disk storage called ‘TSB’ (Time Shift Buffer), (up to 3 hours of programs.) In tuner mode, the Time Shift video bar will appear on the screen, it indicates the status and timing of the TV programs...

  • Page 30: Accessing The Hdd (Hard Disk Storage) Setup Menu

    Before Recording Accessing the HDD (Hard Disk Storage) Setup Menu You can preset the behavior of your hard disk storage of the recorder. This recorder offers various options for easy management of your hard disk recording. SETUP Press SETUP. The system setup menu appears. keys to highlight { SETUP MENU - HDD } and press to access the menu.

  • Page 31: Hdd Settings

    HDD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Save Time Shift This option allows you to control the behavior of the Time Shift Buffer Buffer. { Yes } { No } HDD Info Press OK to display information on: –...

  • Page 32: Default Recording Settings

    Before Recording Default Recording settings The default recording settings will allow you to preset auto chapter markers and the preferred mode of recording quality for HDD recording. Press SETUP on the remote control. The setup menu appears on the TV. keys to highlight { SETUP MENU - GENERAL } and press...

  • Page 33: General Settings

    GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Auto Chapter You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording. Markers This lets you access to specifi c points on the recording. Press options. { 5 mins } { 10 mins } { 20 mins } { 30 mins } { Off }...

  • Page 34: Record On Hard Disk

    Record on Hard Disk IMPORTANT! Unrecordable pictures Television programs, fi lms, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copy-protected and therefore cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording TV programs Follow the instructions below to record TV programs onto the HDD, where you can store for future viewing or copy to a DVD recordable disc if required.

  • Page 35: Recording From An External Device (Camcorder/Vcr/ Dvd Player)

    Connect the DV camcorder to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Find the footage on the DV camcorder that you want to start recording from and set the camcorder to pause mode. Turn on the TV to the correct program number for the recorder (e.g.
  • Page 36 Record on Hard Disk â Press REC to start recording. â You can also press REC repeatedly to increase the recording time in 30-minute increments. Start playback on the connected device. To pause the playback on the device, press PAUSE Å. To continue, press PLAY You can use this function to avoid any unwanted recording .

  • Page 37: Record On Dvd Recordable Disc

    Record on DVD Recordable Disc IMPORTANT! Unrecordable pictures Television programs, fi lms, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copy-protected and therefore cannot be recorded on this recorder. Copying from HDD to a recordable DVD You can copy a recorded title(s) from the HDD (hard disk drive) to a recordable DVD disc.

  • Page 38: Recording From Various Sources

    Record on DVD Recordable Disc Recording from various sources You can choose to copy your recordings from the HDD or an external device to a DVD recordable disc. The storage capacities of the disc depends on the record quality that was selected for the recording in the recorder or device, see page 32.
  • Page 39 Record on DVD Recordable Disc Recording from an external device/ VCR/ DV Camcorder Turn on the TV to the correct program number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). Insert a DVD recordable disc into the recorder. Press DVD REC to switch to direct recording mode.

  • Page 40: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording About timer recording Use ‘Timer Recording’ to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. The recorder will tune to the right program channel and begin recording at the specifi ed time. With this recorder, you can pre-program up to 20 recordings.

  • Page 41: Timer Recording (Manually)

    Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the PlusCode programming number for the show you wish to record and press OK. (e.g. : 5-312-4 or 5,312 4, key in ‘53124’.) ® To cancel the VCR Plus+ programming, keys to select CANCEL menu and press OK.
  • Page 42 Timer Recording Timer recording (manually) Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. If you are recording directly to a DVD disc, insert the DVD recordable disc before proceeding to step Press TIMER on the remote control. The timer schedule list appears.

  • Page 43: Changing/ Deleting A Timer Recording

    To cancel the above timer setting, press SELECT on the remote control. Press TIMER to exit the menu. Press STANDBY-ON to turn off the recorder. If the recorder is not in standby mode, a warning message will appear three minutes before the recording starts. The ‘...

  • Page 44: Playback From Hard Disk

    Playback from Hard Disk Playback your HDD recordings Each recording stored on the HDD is displayed in the HDD content menu with an index picture. Press HDD on the remote control. The HDD content menu appears. keys to highlight a title and press OK on the remote control to start playback.

  • Page 45: Playback From Disc

    Playable discs Using this recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD±RW (DVD ReWritable); can be recorded on and overwritten repeatedly. DVD±R (DVD Recordable); can be recorded on only once. Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents...

  • Page 46: Starting Disc Playback

    Playback from Disc Starting disc playback Playback will begin automatically. If the disc has its own menu this will be loaded, otherwise the recorder will launch an index screen. If the pin code entry dialog appears on the TV, this means that the parental control was activated for the inserted disc (see page 66.) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 on the...
  • Page 47 Playing a DVD±R disc Insert a recorded DVD±R disc. The Index Picture screen appears. keys to select a title and press PLAY to start playback. To stop playback, press STOP . Helpful Hint: – If the message ‘BLANK’ appears on the display panel, this means that there are no recordings on this disc.
  • Page 48 Playback from Disc Playing a picture disc (or musical slide show) You can display JPEG pictures in the selected roll automatically one after the other. Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD, CD-R/RW, DVD.) The disc content menu appears. keys to navigate within the menu and press OK to access the folder/ album.

  • Page 49: Additional Playback Features

    Changing to another title/ chapter/track When a disc contains more than one track, title or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. During playback, Press to go to the next title/chapter/ track. Press to return to the start of the previous title/chapter/track.

  • Page 50: Using (Info) Options

    Additional Playback Features Using (INFO) options SELECT During playback, press twice on the remote control. The playback menu appears on the TV. Mode Normal Trick mode Play Title 02/05 Chapter 01/22 Audio 01/02 - OTH Subtitle Angle 01/03 00:22:03 - 00:27:24 Title Time keys to select the setting you want to adjust.
  • Page 51 Additional Playback Features Programming disc tracks You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the tracks to be played. Press on the remote control. The playback menu appears. Select { Mode } > { Program .} The program menu appears.
  • Page 52 Additional Playback Features Changing subtitle language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, you can change the language you want while playing the DVD. Press on the remote control. The playback menu appears. keys to select { Subtitle } and press to enter the menu and fi nd the different available options.

  • Page 53: Edit Recordings - Hdd

    About HDD title edit menu In the HDD title edit menu, you can change the title name, hide unwanted scenes, delete titles, split a title or change the title index picture. The edit options in the HDD title edit menu are: { Play Title } –...
  • Page 54 Edit Recordings - HDD Dividing a Title You can divide the current title into two new titles. Each of these titles is characterized by its own index picture. Warning! Once a title is divided, the process cannot be reversed. In HDD title edit mode, use highlight { Divide Title } and press OK.
  • Page 55 Rename a title The original title name is automatically generated by the recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. In HDD title edit mode, use highlight { Rename } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears. keys to highlight a character on the keyboard and press OK to select.

  • Page 56: Edit Recordings - Recordable Dvd

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD About disc edit menu This recorder offers various disc edit options for various disc types. You can change the disc content and settings of a DVD recordable disc from the disc editing menu. The edited contents may not be available if you play the disc on another DVD player.
  • Page 57 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Rename disc The original disc name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. In disc editing menu, use select { Rename Disc } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.

  • Page 58: Dvd Recorder

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Lock/Unlock disc (DVD±RWs only) You can choose to protect the recordings on the DVD±RW disc in order to prevent accidental loss of recordings. In disc editing menu, use select { Lock Disc } and press OK. The disc is locked for this DVD recorder only.

  • Page 59: About Dvd Title Editing

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD About DVD title editing You can change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) in a recorded DVD disc. If the recordable DVD disc has been fi nalized, it cannot be edited. The displayed options in the title editing menu may differ depending on the type of disc.
  • Page 60 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Rename title The original title name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can give a new name to the title by following the steps below. In title editing menu, use select { Rename Title } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.

  • Page 61: About Video Editing

    Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD About video editing After a recording has been made, this recorder allows you to edit the video content. You can add/delete chapter marker, hide unwanted scenes, change the picture in the index picture screen and split a title (recording) into two.
  • Page 62 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Selecting a title It shows the current title and the total number of titles in the disc. It also allows you to select another title. In edit mode, use keys to select { Title } and press OK. Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in a title and press OK.
  • Page 63 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Hiding an unwanted chapter You can choose to hide certain scenes from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial scene) or make it visible again. Create a chapter marker at the scene you are going to hide. ( See previous page on “Creating chapter markers”.) Select the chapter you want to hide and start playback.

  • Page 64: Setup Menu Options

    Setup Menu Options Accessing the Setup Menu The setup menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. SETUP Press SETUP on the remote control. The setup menu appears on TV. keys to highlight a setup option and press to access.

  • Page 65: Video Settings

    If a blank/distorted TV screen appears, wait for 10 seconds for the auto recovery. DivX® Video on Philips provides you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) Demand registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX®...

  • Page 66: Preferences Settings

    Setup Menu Options PREFERENCES settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Parental Level Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. The rating levels range from 1 to 8 and are country dependent.

  • Page 67: Audio Settings

    PREFERENCES settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Reset Menu settings Press proceed or The screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by Screensaver avoiding exposure to a static image for too long. Press the options. AUDIO settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) SPDIF Output Press...

  • Page 68: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade Installing the latest fi rmware Periodically, Philips will issue upgrades for the fi rmware that was initially installed in your recorder as the fi rmware is continuously refi ned for greater stability and compatibility of the recorder. Caution! Power supply must not be interrupted during upgrade! Visit Philips’...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    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. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem No power.
  • Page 70 Troubleshooting Problem The picture is distorted or black and white during playback. There is picture or sound interference with the TV reception. Distorted sound coming from a connected hi-fi system or amplifi er. Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made.
  • Page 71 Problem Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when copying DVD Video discs or prerecorded video cassettes. The message ‘This will clear the time shift buffer’ appears. There is a power failure during the deleting of the recorder’s HDD contents. There is a power failure during the copying of fi les to a DVD±R disc.

  • Page 72: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Video Recording • Recording System: NTSC/ PAL • Compression formats: MPEG2 • Modes of Record Quality: High Quality : HQ Standard Play : SP Standard Play Plus : SP+ Long Play : LP Extended Play : EP Super Long Play : SLP •...

  • Page 73: 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 horizon- tal vs.

  • Page 74: Display Panel Symbols/ Messages

    Disc tray is opened or opening. PRO SCAN Lights up when progressive scan is activated. READING Disc is being recognized by the recorder. PHILIPS The recorder has been turned on. UNKNOWN The disc cannot be read. UPDATE Please wait until the message disappears.
  • Page 75 Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs, data, or other information stored on any media contained with- in the product, or any non-Philips product or part not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 76 DIGITAL A/V SURROUND RECEIVER DIGITAL A/V SURROUND RECEIVER HTR5000 HTR5000...
  • Page 77 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/usasupport...
  • Page 78 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 79: Important Note

    Due to the numerous versions of new CD-Audio copy protection or enhanced CD-Audio protection recently available on certain discs, Philips is unable to guarantee that this DVD system is fully compatible with such new discs. Should you have difficulty playing such CD- Audio discs, kindly refer them to your CD-Audio disc retailer.
  • Page 80 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. No’s. 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.
  • Page 81 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
  • Page 82 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 subwoofer .. 9 Step 3: Connecting speakers and subwoofer 10 Step 4: Connecting FM/AM antennas ... 11 Step 5: Connecting the power cord ...11 Optional Connections - Playback Connecting to TV/VCR/other audio...

  • Page 83: General Information

    Allow at least 10cm (4 inches) of free space all around the apparatus for adequate ventilation. 10 cm (4 inches) PHILIPS 10 cm 10 cm (4 inches) (4 inches) DVD Home Cinema System Finding a suitable location –...

  • Page 84: Connections

    Connections Step 1: Set up the speakers You can choose to hang the speakers on the wall. Mount a screw (not supplied) on the wall where the speaker is to be hung and hook the speaker securely onto the mounted screw. CAUTION! You should get a qualified person to attach the brackets to the wall.

  • Page 85: Step 3: Connecting Speakers And Subwoofer

    Step 3: Connecting speakers and subwoofer Front Right Front Left AC MAINS SPEAKERS 3 SPEAKERS 3 FRONT FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT CENTER Rear Right Connect the supplied speaker systems by matching the colours of the jacks and speaker cables. Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the jacks.

  • Page 86: Step 4: Connecting Fm/Am Antennas

    Connections Step 4: Connecting FM/ antennas fix the claw into the slot SPEAKERS 3 LEFT FRONT CENTER REAR LEFT COAXIAL IN OPTICAL IN COAXIAL OUT RIGHT SUBWOOFER REAR RIGHT COAXIAL OUT 6 CHANNEL IN Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the jack.

  • Page 87: Optional Connections - Playback

    IMPORTANT! – You can connect other audio and audio/visual equipments to this AV receiver in order to use the Home Cinema Audio System’s surround sound capabilities. – For connection to additional components, the audio/video cables are not supplied. – When making connections, make sure the colour of cables matches the colour of jacks.

  • Page 88: Connecting To A Dvd/Sacd Player

    Optional Connections - Playback Connecting to a DVD/SACD player DVD/SACD player You only need to make one connection to your DVD/SACD player from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your DVD/SACD player. Option 1: Using 6 Channel In jacks If your DVD/SACD player has a built-in multichannel decoder (e.g.

  • Page 89: Optional Connections - Recording

    Optional Connections - Recording Connecting to a recording device COAXIAL IN DIGITAL IN Digital Recording device AINS ~ SPEAKERS 3 SPEAKERS 3 FRONT FRONT FRONT REAR RIGHT LEFT CENTER RIGHT Connect the AV receiver’s COAXIAL OUT jack to the DIGITAL (COAXIAL) IN jack on a digital recording device (DTS-Digital Theatre System compatible, with a Dolby Digital decoder, for...

  • Page 90: Functional Overview

    Functional Overview Main unit and remote control 5 6 7 STANDBY ON (B) – Switches to standby mode or turns on the system. SOUND – Selects a sound effect. BASS – Selects BASS (low tone) sound mode and use the VOLUME control to change the tone level.

  • Page 91: Control Buttons Available On The Remote Only

    – Adjusts rear speakers’ sound level. CENTER +- – Adjusts center speaker’s sound level. TV VOL +- – Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only). SLEEP – Sets the sleep timer function. – Selects different levels of brightness for display panel. MUTE –...

  • Page 92: Getting Started

    Getting Started 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. Using the remote control to operate the system Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel.

  • Page 93: Adjusting The Speaker Output Levels

    CENTER DELAY – Select this to set the delay time in relation to the listening position/distance from 5ms, 3ms, 2ms, 1ms or OFF (default setting). REAR DELAY – Select this to set the delay time in relation to the listening position/distance from rear speakers :...

  • Page 94: Sound Controls

    Sound Controls IMPORTANT! For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and subwoofer are connected (see page 7). Selecting surround sound In DISC COAX or DISC OPTI mode, if the audio signal received is Dolby Digital or DTS, pressing SURROUND button will cyclically go through : DOLBY DIGITAL / DTS ™...

  • Page 95: Volume Controls And Other Features

    "VOL MIN" is the minimum volume level and “VOL MAX” is the maximum volume level. For Philips TVs only Press TV VOL +/- on the remote control to adjust the TV’s volume level. To listen through the headphones...

  • Page 96: Tuner Operations

    Tuner Operations IMPORTANT! Make sure the FM and antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations Press TUNER on the remote (or press SOURCE control on front panel) to select “FM” or “ M”. Press and hold S / T on the remote until the frequency indication starts to change, then release.

  • Page 97: Selecting A Preset Radio Station

    Press PROG again to store. Repeat steps to store other radio stations. Helpful Hints: – If you attempt to program more than 40 preset radio stations, “PROG FULL” appears. – The system will exit presetting mode if no button is pressed within two seconds. Selecting a preset radio station Press...

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Radio reception is poor. The remote control does not function properly. Low hum or buzz sound. NEED HELP? Visit our website www.philips.com/ Solution – Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. – Adjust the volume.

  • Page 99: Specifications

    AMPLIFIER SECTION Total Output Power (Home Theater Mode) 700W Total Output Power ( 1% THD) 330W Front Center Surround Subwoofer Frequency Response 150 Hz – 20 kHz / –3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 60 dB (CCIR) Input Sensitivity - TV In 600 mV - AUX In 600 mV...

  • Page 100: Glossary

    Glossary Analo gue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the AV receiver that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).
  • Page 101 Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs, data, or other information stored on any media contained with- in the product, or any non-Philips product or part not covered by this warranty.

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