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Contents 1 Help and support Use onscreen help (user manual) Navigate onscreen help 2 2 2 6 Change settings 28 28 29 29 29 29 30 30 30 7 Update software 31 31 31 32 32 Language settings Picture and video settings Audio settings Parental control settings Display settings Energy saving settings Speaker settings Restore default settings 2 Important 3 3 4 4 4 3 Your home theater 5 5 7 7 4 Connect and set up 9 9 11 12 8 Product specifications 33 9 Troubleshooting 37 12 13 14 15 10 Notice 40 40
1 Help and support Philips provides extensive online support. Visit our website at www.philips.com/support to: • download the complete user manual • print the quick start guide • watch video tutorials (available only for selected models) • find answers to frequently answered questions (FAQs) • email us a question • chat with our support representative. Follow the instructions on the website to select your language, and then enter your product model number.
2 Important Read and understand all instructions before you use your product. If damage is caused by failure to follow instructions, the warranty does not apply. Safety Risk of electric shock or fire! • Never expose the product and accessories to rain or water. Never place liquid containers, such as vases, near the product. If liquids are spilt on or into the product, disconnect it from the power outlet immediately. Contact Philips Consumer Care to have the product checked before use.
Risk of swallowing batteries! • The product/remote control may contain a coin/button type battery, which can be swallowed. Keep the battery out of reach of children at all times! If swallowed, the battery can cause serious injury or death. Severe internal burns can occur within two hours of ingestion. • If you suspect that a battery has been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human health. 3 Your home theater Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers(e.g.
• • c In radio mode, press left or right to start auto search. In radio mode, press up or down to tune the radio frequency. (Mute) Mute or restore volume. d +/- (Volume) Increase or decrease volume, or restore volume when muted. a POP-UP MENU/DISC MENU Access or exit the disc menu when you play a disc. b c d • • BACK Return to a previous menu screen. In radio mode, press and hold to erase the current preset radio stations. SOUND SETTINGS Access or exit sound options.
d e f (Play/Pause) Start, pause or resume play. • • (Stop) Stop play. In radio mode, press and hold to erase the current preset radio stations. (Open/Close) Open or close the disc compartment. g Display panel a Alphanumeric buttons • Enter values or letters (using SMS style entry). • In radio mode, select a preset radio station. b TOP MENU Access the main menu of a video disc. c SUBTITLE Select subtitle language for video.
e LAN Connect to the LAN input on a broadband modem or router. Rear left f SD CARD FOR VOD/BD-LIVE ONLY (Not available in China) Slot for SD card. The SD card is used to access BD-Live only. g VIDEO-VIDEO OUT Connect to the composite video input on the TV. h DOCK for iPod This feature is not available on this version. a SPEAKERS Connect to the supplied speakers. b TO SUBWOOFER Connect to the supplied subwoofer.
Subwoofer connectors 4 Connect and set up This section helps you connect your home theater to a 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. Note a Voltage selector (For Asia Pacific only) Switch the voltage selector to the local power line voltage. •• For identification and supply ratings, see the type plate at the back or bottom of the product.
5 SUBWOOFER (subwoofer): Place the subwoofer at least one meter to the left or right of the TV. Leave about 10-centimeter clearance from the wall. Make your rear speakers wireless Connect the rear speakers to your home theater wirelessly using a wireless module accessory. For details, see the wireless module user manual. What you need • A Philips wireless module.
3 Connect to TV Connect your home theater to a TV to watch videos. You can listen to the TV audio through your home theater speakers. Use the best quality connection available on your home theater and TV. Option 1: Connect to TV through HDMI (ARC) Best quality video Your home theater supports HDMI version with Audio Return Channel (ARC). If your TV is HDMI ARC compliant, you can hear the TV audio through your home theater by using a single HDMI cable.
Note •• If your TV has a DVI connector, you can use an HDMI/ DVI adapter to connect to TV. However, some of the features may not be available. Option 3: Connect to the TV through composite video Basic quality video If your TV does not have HDMI connectors, use a composite video connection. A composite connection does not support high-definition video. TV 1 2 3 4 12 Using a composite video cable, connect the VIDEO OUT connector on your home theater to the VIDEO IN connector on the TV.
Note •• When your home theater and TV are connected through HDMI ARC, an audio connection is not required (see 'Option 1: Connect to TV through HDMI (ARC)' on page 11). Option 1: Connect audio through a digital optical cable Option 3: Connect audio through analog audio cables Basic quality audio 1 Using an analog cable, connect the AUX connectors on your home theater to the AUDIO OUT connectors on the TV or other device.
Before you start, check that: • The calibration microphone is less than 5 meters (16 feet) from each of the speakers. If it is more, set up your speakers manually (see 'Manual setup' on page 14). • There is nothing between the speakers and the microphone to block the sound. • The room is quiet. For example, switch off your TV or radio, close doors and windows, and switch off your air conditioning. 1 Connect the calibration microphone to the MUSIC iLINK connector on your home theater.
Before you start • Connect your home theater to the HDMICEC compliant device through HDMI connection. • Make the necessary connections described in the quick start guide, and then switch the TV to the correct source for your home theater. Enable EasyLink 1 2 3 4 Press (Home). Select [Setup], and then press OK. Select [EasyLink] > [EasyLink] > [On] . On your TV and other connected devices, turn on HDMI-CEC control. For details, see the user manual of the TV or other devices.
• • • Smartphone control (see 'Smartphone control' on page 23) Internet radio (see 'Internet radio' on page 25) Software update (see 'Update software through the Internet' on page 32) Caution 4 5 6 •• Familiarize yourself with the network router, media server software and networking principles. If necessary, read documentation that accompanies the network components. Philips is not responsible for lost, damaged, or corrupt data.
5 Select [Finish], and then press OK to exit. • To view the network settings, select [Setup] > [Network] > [View wireless settings]. Personalize the network name Name your home theater to easily identify it on your home network. 1 2 3 4 5 Press (Home). Select [Setup], and then press OK. Select [Network] > [Name your Product:]. Press the Alphanumeric buttons to enter the name. Select [Done], and then press OK to exit.
• • • 3 [HDMI 2]: Select the digital device connected to HDMI IN 2 on your home theater. [Setup]: Access menus to change video, audio and other settings. [Help]: Access onscreen user manual. Press (Home) to exit. Discs Your home theater can play DVDs, VCDs, CDs, and Blu-ray discs. It can also play discs that you’ve made at home, such as CD-R discs of photos, videos, and music. 1 2 Insert a disc into the home theater.
Note 2 •• To avoid flickering, change the brightness of the display. Bonus View on Blu-ray On Blu-ray discs that support the Bonus View, enjoy extra content such as commentaries in a small screen window. Bonus View is also known as picture-in-picture. 1 2 3 4 5 Enable Bonus View in the Blu-ray disc menu. While you play the movie, press OPTIONS. »» The options menu is displayed. Select [PIP selection] > [PIP]. • Depending on the video, PIP menu [1] or [2] is displayed.
2 To stop play, press . • To resume the video from where you stopped, press (Play). • To play the video from the start, press OK.
What you need • A USB storage device that is formatted for FAT or NTFS file systems, and complies with the Mass Storage Class. • A media file in one of the supported file formats (see 'File formats' on page 34). Note •• If you use a USB extension cable, USB HUB, or USB multi-reader, the USB storage device may not be recognized. 1 2 3 4 5 Connect a USB storage device to the (USB) connector on your home theater. Press (Home). Select [browse USB], and then press OK. »» A content browser is displayed.
• • • [Picture settings]: Select a predefined color setting. [Audio sync]: Delay the audio to match the video. [2D to 3D]: View 2D or 3D video. Note •• Make sure that the picture and audio formats are supported by your home theater (see 'File formats' on page 34). Picture options While viewing a picture, zoom into the picture, rotate it, add animation to a slideshow, and change the picture settings. 1 2 Press OPTIONS. »» The picture options menu appears.
Button Action Navigation buttons Left/Right: Search for a radio station. Up/Down: Fine tune a radio frequency. Press to stop the installation of radio stations. Press and hold to erase the preset radio station. Manual: 1) Press OPTIONS. 2) Press / to select your preset. 3) Press OPTIONS again to store the radio station. Automatic: Press and hold for three seconds to reinstall the radio stations. Toggle between the stereo and mono sounds.
Control your home theater 1 2 On the mobile device, access MyRemote application. Select your home theater (by its network name) from the home screen. »» A browsing bar is displayed at the bottom of the screen. • 3 If your home theater is not found, check the network connection or tap the Devices tab on your mobile device to search again. Select one of the following tabs to access more options. • To return to the previous screen, press back button.
• Internet radio Access Internet radio through your home theater. 1 2 3 4 5 • Connect your home theater to a home network with Internet access (see 'Connect and set up a home network' on page 15). Press • (Home). Select [Internet Radio], and then press OK. »» The Internet radio page is displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions to select a radio station, create presets, or save your favorite radio stations.
5 6 »» If you don't see an unknown device after a minute or so, check that your PC firewall is not blocking the connection. Select the unknown device and click Allow. »» A green tick appears next to the device. By default, Windows Media Player shares from these folders: My Music, My Pictures, and My Videos. If your files are in other folders, select Library > Add to Library. »» The Add to Library screen is displayed. • 7 8 If necessary, select Advanced options to display a list of monitored folders.
3 Select a device on the network. »» The folders in the selected device are displayed. Depending on the media server, the folder names may vary. • 4 5 If you cannot see the folders, check that you have enabled media sharing on the selected device so that the content is available for sharing. Surround sound mode Experience an immersive audio experience with surround sound modes. 1 2 3 Select a file, and then press OK. • Some media files may not play due to compatibility issues.
• • • 5 CLEAR: Hear every detail in your music and clear voices in your movies. WARM: Experience spoken words and music vocals in comfort. PERSONAL: Personalize the sound based on your preferences. Press OK to confirm. 6 Change settings The home theater settings are already configured for optimal performance. Unless you have a reason to change a setting, we recommend that you keep the default setting.
Picture and video settings 1 2 3 4 Press 4 (Home). Select [Setup], and then press OK. Select [Video], and then press OK. Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change: • [TV display]: Select a picture format to fit the TV screen. • [HDMI video]: Select the resolution of video signal that is output from HDMI OUT (ARC) on your home theater. To enjoy the selected resolution, make sure that your TV supports the selected resolution.
4 Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change: • [Auto subtitle shift]: Enable or disable automatic repositioning of subtitles on TVs that support this feature. • [Display panel]: Set the brightness of the home theater front panel display. • [VCD PBC]: Enable or disable the content menu navigation of VCD and SVCD discs with Play Back Control feature. Energy saving settings 1 2 3 4 Press Select [Setup], and then press OK. Select [Preference], and then press OK.
7 Update software Philips continually tries to improve its products. To get the best features and support, update your home theater with the latest software. Compare the version of your current software with the latest version on www.philips.com/support. If the current version is lower than the latest version available on the Philips support website, upgrade your home theater with the latest software. Caution •• Do not install a lower version of software than the current version installed on your product.
3 4 5 Select [Setup], and then press OK. Select [Advanced] > [Software update] > [USB]. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the update. »» Update process takes about 5 minutes to complete. »» Once complete, the home theater automatically switches off and restarts. If it does not, disconnect the power cord for a few seconds and then reconnect it.
Step 2: Update onscreen help Caution •• Do not switch off the home theater or remove the 8 Product specifications USB flash drive during the update. 1 2 3 4 5 Note Connect the USB flash drive containing the downloaded file to your home theater. • Make sure that the disc compartment is closed and there is no disc inside. Press (Home). Enter 338 on the remote control. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the update. Disconnect the USB flash drive from the home theater.
File formats • • • Audio: • .aac, .mka, .mp3, .wma, .wav, .mp4, .m4a, .flac, .ogg • .ra (Available only in Asia Pacific and China) Video: • .avi, .divx, .mp4, .m4v, .mkv, .m2ts, .mpg, .mpeg, .flv, .3gp • .asf, .wmv, .rmvb, .rm, .rv (Available only in Asia Pacific and China) Picture: .jpg, .jpeg, .png Audio formats Your home theater supports the following audio files. Extension Con- Audio tainer codec Bit rate .mp3 .wma MP3 ASF .aac AAC Upto 320 kbps Upto 192 kbps Upto 768 kbps Upto 192 kbps .
Audio codec Video codec Bit rate .mpg and .mpeg files in PS container H.264/AVC HiP@5.1 25 Mbps Audio codec Video codec PCM, DTS core, MPEG, MP3 MPEG 1, MPEG 2 40 Mbps .mkv files in MKV container Audio codec Video codec Bit rate PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS core, MPEG, MP3, WMA, AAC, HEAAC, DD+ DivX Plus HD 30 Mbps .flv files in FLV container Audio codec Video codec Bit rate MP3, AAC H.264/AVC upto HiP@5.1 25 Mbps H.263 38.4 Mbps On2 VP6 40 Mbps MPEG 1, MPEG 2 40 Mbps MPEG 4 ASP 38.
Video Subwoofer • • • Signal system: PAL / NTSC HDMI output: 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p24, Quad-HD (4Kx2K) Audio • • • S/PDIF Digital audio input: • Coaxial: IEC 60958-3 • Optical: TOSLINK Sampling frequency: • MP3: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz • WMA: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Constant bit rate: • MP3: 32 kbps - 320 kbps • WMA: 48 kbps - 192 kbps Radio • • • Tuning range: • Europe/Russia/China: FM 87.5-108 MHz (50 kHz) • Asia Pacific/Latin America: FM 87.
Laser • • • Laser Type (Diode): InGaN/AIGaN (BD), AIGaInP (DVD/CD) Wave length: 405 +7 nm/-7 nm (BD), 655 +10 nm/-10 nm (DVD), 790 +10 nm/-20 nm (CD) Output power (Max. ratings): 20 mW (BD), 6 mW (DVD), 7 mW (CD) 9 Troubleshooting Warning •• Risk of electric shock. Never remove the casing of the product. 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.
Disc does not play high-definition video. • Make sure that the disc contains highdefinition video. • Make sure that the TV supports highdefinition video. • Use an HDMI cable to connect to the TV. Sound No sound from home theater speakers. • Connect the audio cable from your home theater to your TV or other devices.
'No entry' or 'x' sign appears on the TV. • The operation is not possible. 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 14). • For TVs from different manufacturers, the HDMI CEC could be called differently. Check theTV user manual on how to enable it. When you switch on the TV, the home theater automatically switches on.
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11 Language code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Amharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Avestan 6569 Aymara 6589 Azerhaijani 6590 Bahasa Melayu 7783 Bashkir 6665 Belarusian 6669 Bengali 6678 Bihari 6672 Bislama 6673 Bokmål, Norwegian 7866 Bosanski 6683 Brezhoneg 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 7789 Castellano, Español 6983 Catalán 6765 Chamorro 6772 Chechen 6769 Chewa; Chichewa; Nyanja 7889 9072 Ё᭛ Chuang; Zhuang 9065 Church Slavic; Slavonic 6785 Chuvash 6786 Corsican 6779 Česky 6783 Dansk
12 Index 2 2nd audio language 2nd subtitle language 3 3D disc in 2D mode 3D safety 3D video 5 5.
L language code M main unit manual setup media formats media sharing menu language musical slideshows N network night mode O one-touch play one-touch standby options P parental control PBC (play back control) picture options picture resolution picture settings picture-in-picture play disc play from PC play USB storage device power settings predefined sound mode preference R recycling region codes remote control repeat 43 7 13 33 25 28 22 15 29 15 15 21 29 29 22 29 29 19 18 26 20 30 27 28 4
W watch 3D wired network wireless network wireless rear audio wireless speakers 46 EN 18 16 16 10 10
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