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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 12. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION LASER Type Wave length Output Power Beam divergence Semiconductor laser GaAIAs 645 - 660 nm (DVD) 770 - 800 nm (CD) 6 mW (DVD) 7 mW (VCD/CD) 60 degrees Canada Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. ATTENTION L’utilisation des commandes ou réglages ou le non-respect des procédures ciincluses peuvent se traduire par une exposition dangereuse à l’irradiation.
English ------------------------------------ 6 Français DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. Official DivX® Ultra Certified product. Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with enhanced playback of DivX® media files and the DivX® Media Format. Français ---------------------------------- 56 Español -------------------------------- 108 Español Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Table of contents English General General Information ........................................................................................................ 8 Setup precautions.................................................................................................................................................8 Accessories supplied ...........................................................................................................................................8 Cleaning discs .........
Playing a MP3/ WMA disc ............................................................................................................................... 30 Playing a JPEG image file (slide show) ...........................................................................................................31 Preview function ..........................................................................................................................................31 Zooming...........................................
General Information English WARNING! This unit does not contain any userserviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location – Place this unit on a flat, hard and stable surface. Never place the unit on a carpet. – Never place this unit on top of other equipment that might heat it up (e.g., receiver or amplifier). – Never put anything under this unit (e.g., CDs, magazines).
English Main Unit Front Panel View Inside VIew 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MP3 LINK 8 a 2 (Standby-On) – Turns on this unit or turns off to standby mode. b Disc Tray (Stop) – Exits an operation. – DISC: stops playback. – RADIO: press and hold this button to erase the current preset radio station. c ç (Open/Close) Note: The following jacks are under the flap at the right corner of the front panel, OPEN . – Opens/closes the disc tray. d Display panel – Shows information about the current status of the unit.
Remote Control English c Source buttons 1 2 3 4 – AUX (MP3 LINK): switches to AUX1, AUX2 or MP3 LINK external source mode. – RADIO: switches to FM band. – USB: switches to USB mode. – DISC: switches to DISC mode. – DOCK: switches to the iPod that is connected to the docking station. d INFO – Displays the current status or disc information. 5 e OPTIONS – Enters or exits the system setup menu. 6 7 8 f u (Play/Pause) – DISC: starts/pauses playback.
Remote Control (continued) English l OK – Confirms an entry or selection. m b B vV – DISC: selects movement direction in the menu. – DISC: press left or right for fast forward and backward search. – RADIO: press up or down to tune the radio frequency. – RADIO: press left or right to start auto search. 12 13 n MENU (BACK) – DVD: go back to title menu. – VCD/SVCD: During playback (PBC ON mode only) return to the PBC menu.
Remote Control (continued) English Using the remote control CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote control is not to be used for a long time. – Never mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc). – Batteries contain chemical substances, they should be disposed of properly. A Push to open the battery compartment. B Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. C Close the cover.
English Basic Connections REAR LEFT FRON T LEFT CEN TER REAR RIGHT 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. A Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position. B Place the center speaker above the TV or the main unit such that the center channel’s sound is localized.
Basic Connections (continued) English Option 1 Main Unit (rear) Step 2: Connecting to TV This connection enables you to view the video playback from this unit. You only need to choose one of the options below to make the video connection. – For a standard TV, follow option 1. – For a progressive scan TV, follow option 2. – For TV with only a single antenna input jack, follow option 3.
English Basic Connections (continued) Option 2 Option 2: 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.
Basic Connections (continued) English Back of RF Modulator (example only) Antenna Option 3: Using an accessory RF modulator If your TV has only a single Antenna Input jack (labeled as 75 ohm or RF In,) you need an RF modulator in order to view the DVD playback on the TV. See your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details about RF modulator availability and operations. C Connect the Antenna or Cable TV service signal to the ANTENNA IN or RF IN jack on the RF modulator.
English Basic Connections (continued) FRONT CENTRE FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT SUBWOOFER Step 3: Connecting speakers and subwoofer Connect all the speakers and subwoofer to the matching jacks at the rear of the main unit, Make sure that the colors of the cables and jacks are matched. Helpful Hint: – To prevent unwanted noise, never place the speakers too close to the main unit, subwoofer, AC power adapter, TV or any other radiation sources. 17 1_hts3264D_37_eng4_final810.
Basic Connections (continued) English Main Unit (rear) Main Unit (rear) FM antenna Step 4: Connecting the FM antenna A Connect the FM antenna (supplied) to the FM 75 Ω jack. (For some models, it has been connected in the factory.) B Extend the FM antenna and fix its ends to the wall. For better FM stereo reception, connect an external FM antenna (not supplied). Helpful Hints: – Adjust the position of the antenna for optimal reception.
English Optional Connections DVD Recorder/VCR Cable/Satellite Box Connecting audio from other devices This unit provides analogue audio connection. You can connect the audio output from an audio/video device (e.g. DVD Recorder, VCR, Cable/Satellite Box, game console or TV) to the main unit in order to enjoy the multi-channel surround sound capabilities. Use an audio cable (not supplied) to connect the AUDIO IN-AUX1 or AUDIO IN-AUX2 jacks on the main unit to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the connected device.
Getting Started English Finding the correct viewing channel A Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the unit. Switching to different play source On the main unit B Press DISC on the remote control. C Turn on the TV and switch it to the correct video-in channel. You may go to the lowest channel on your TV, then press the Channel Down button on your TVs remote control until you see the Video In channel. You may press ° button repeatedly on your TV’s remote control.
Setting language preferences Audio, Subtitle and Menu language for DVD playback The language options are different depending on your country or region. It may not correspond to the illustrations shown on the user manual. You can select your preferred language settings for DVD playback. If the selected language is recorded on the DVD disc, this unit automatically plays the disc in that language. Otherwise, the disc’s default language will be used instead.
Getting Started (continued) English 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 Language Code page) and press OK to confirm. E Repeat steps C ~ D for other settings. Helpful Hints: – During DVD playback, you can press the AUDIO SYNC and SUBTITLE on the remote control to change the audio and subtitle languages respectively.
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. Before you start... Ensure that you have connected this unit to a progressive scan TV (see ‘Option 2: Connecting to a Progressive Scan TV or component video input’.
Getting Started (continued) English E Use keys to highlight { Speakers Delay } and press . Setting the speakers’ channels Audio Setup You can adjust the delay times (center and surround only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimize the sound according to your surroundings and setup. Before you start... Stop the disc playback by pressing x button twice or remove the disc from the disc tray. Otherwise, the settings are not accessible.
Playable discs Your DVD home theater system plays: – 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) files on CD-R(W) – ISO 9660/UDF format – JPEG resolution support up to 3072 x 2048 – Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.
Disc Operations (continued) English Basic playback controls Pausing playback During playback, press u. While in pause mode, you can press to step forward one frame at each press. To resume playback, press u again. Selecting another track/chapter Press í / ë or use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in a track/chapter number. If the repeat track mode is active, press again to replay the same track/chapter. Searching backward/forward Press m / M on the remote control.
Other playback features for video discs (DVD/VCD/ SVCD) Viewing playback information This unit can display the disc playback information (for example, title or chapter number, audio/subtitle language) and a number of operations can be done without interrupting disc playback. English Disc Operations (continued) A During playback, press INFO. DISC BACK MENU SUBTITLE INFO A list of available disc information appears on the TV.
Disc Operations (continued) English Zooming This option allows you to zoom and pan through the picture on the TV. Changing sound track language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple sound track languages, or VCDs/ SVCDs with multiple audio channels. A During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly to select a different zoom factor. Playback continues. B Use keys to pan through the enlarged image. C Press ZOOM repeatedly to return to the original size.
Playback Control (VCD only) Playback Control (PBC) playback allows you to play VCDs/SVCDs interactively, following the menu on the display. The PBC feature on this unit is turned on by default. For VCDs with PBC feature (version 2.0 only) and SVCDs During playback (PBC ON mode only), press MENU (BACK) to return to PBC menu. Helpful Hint: – Set your preferred default PBC setting in the setup menu, see ‘Setup Menu Options { Preferences > PBC } for details.
Disc Operations (continued) English Playing a MP3/ WMA disc This unit can playback most of the MP3 and Windows Media™ Audio files recorded on a recordable disc or commercial CD. Before you start ... Turn on your TV to the correct Video In channel. See ‘Finding the correct viewing channel’ for details. A Load a MP3/WMA disc. The disc reading time may exceed 30 seconds due to the complexity of the directory/file configuration. The disc menu appears on the TV.
Playing a JPEG image file (slide show) Before you start ... Turn on your TV to the correct Video In channel. See ‘Finding the correct viewing channel’ for details. Preview function A During playback, press INFO. 12 thumbnail pictures will be displayed on the TV. English Disc Operations (continued) A Load a JPEG photo CD (or Kodak Picture CD). For a Kodak disc, the slide show begins automatically. For a JPEG disc, the picture menu appears on the TV. Press u to start the slide-show playback.
Disc Operations (continued) English Playing music and photo files simultaneously You can create a musical slide show playback if the disc contains both the MP3/WMA music and JPEG picture files. A Load a disc that contains both MP3/WMA and JPEG files. B Use keys to select a MP3/WMA file from the disc menu and press OK to start playback.
Playback - iPod Playing from iPod English Playing music from compatible iPod device Music on your Apple iPod can be played on this unit with the support of the docking station. It enables you to enjoy the superior sound output from the speaker system. The docking station supports the following iPod range: iPod 4th gen iPod Nano 3rd gen iPod 5th gen iPod Mini iPod Nano 1st gen iPod Touch iPod Nano 2nd gen iPod Classic the DOCK jack on this unit.
Playback - USB Device English Playing from a USB device You can play or view the data files (JPEG, MP3, Windows Media™ Audio or DivX®) in the USB flash drive or USB memory card reader. However, editing or copying the data file is not possible. MP3 LINK D Select the file to play and press u. For more playback information, see ‘Playing a DivX disc’, ‘Playing a JPEG photo file (slide show)’ or ‘Playing a MP3/ WMA disc’ for details.
English Playback - Other Audio Player Playing from other portable audio player You can connect your portable audio player to this unit to get the best immersion sound experience through the speaker system. However, controlling of playback is only possible on the portable audio player. MP3 LINK A Use a 3.5mm stereo audio cable (not supplied) to connect the MP3 LINK jack on this unit to the ‘headphone’ output jack on your portable audio player.
Setup Menu Options English Accessing the setup menu You can change the settings in this unit to suit your particular requirements. General Setup Disc Lock Display Dim OSD Language Screen Saver Sleep DivX(R) VOD Code Press OPTIONS to exit menu OK See ‘General Setup’ on this Chapter. OPTIONS Audio Setup Speakers Volume A In disc mode, press OPTIONS on the remote control. The setup menu appears. Speakers Delay CD Upsampling Audio Sync B Use keys to select one of the setup menu options, then press .
General Setup (underlined options are the factory default settings) Disc Lock Not all discs are rated or coded by the disc maker. You can prevent play of specific discs with the disc lock function. Up to 40 discs can be locked. { Lock } – To block the playback of the current disc. Subsequent access to a locked disc requires a six-digit password. The default password is ‘136900’ (see { Preferences > Password } for details). { Unlock } – All discs can be played.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English Audio Setup (underlined options are the factory default settings) Speakers Volume Access the speaker’s level setup menu. Use keys to adjust the volume level for each connected speaker between -6dB to +6dB. See ‘Getting Started - Setting the speakers’ channels’. Speakers Delay Access the speaker’s distance setup menu. Use keys to set the delay times for the center and rear speakers based on the listening position and distance.
English Setup Menu Options (continued) Video Setup (underlined options are the factory default settings) TV Type Select the color system that matches the connected TV. It enables playback of a different type of disc (PAL or NTSC disc) on this unit. { NTSC } – For NTSC-system TV. { Multi } – For TV that is compatible with both PAL and NTSC. TV Display The picture shape can be adjusted to fit your TV. { 4:3 Pan Scan } – For a full-height picture with the sides trimmed.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English Video Setup (underlined options are the factory default settings) Closed Caption This feature is only available if the disc contains of special video signal data. It shows sound effects on the screen if your TV supports this feature, such as ‘phone ringing’ and ‘footsteps.’ { On } { Off } – – Turn on closed caption feature. Turn off closed caption feature. 40 1_hts3264D_37_eng4_final810.
English Setup Menu Options (continued) Preferences (underlined options are the factory default settings) Audio Select the preferred audio language for DVDs with multiple sound tracks. Subtitle Select the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback. Disc Menu Select 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.
Setup Menu Options (continued) English Preferences (underlined options are the factory default settings) MP3/JPEG Nav MP3/JPEG Navigator can only be set if the disc is recorded with a menu. It allows you to select different display menus for easy navigation. { Without Menu } – Display all the files contained in the MP3/ Picture disc. { With Menu } – Display the folder menu of the MP3/ Picture disc. Note: This unit can only display 648 files in the directory.
English Setup Menu Options (continued) Preferences (underlined options are the factory default settings) Default This feature enables you to reset all the setup menu options and your personal settings to the factory defaults, except your password for the Disc Lock and Parental. Press OK to confirm the default reset. Version Info This shows you informations about the current version of the software installed in this unit. You may require this information for future online firmware upgrade.
Radio Operations English Before you start ..... Ensure that FM antenna is connected to the main unit. (For some models, it has been connected in the factory.) Extend the FM antenna and fix its ends to the wall. Helpful Hints: – For better FM stereo reception, connect an external FM antenna (not supplied.) – Position the antenna as far away as possible from your TV, VCR or other radiation source to prevent any unwanted interference.
Using automatic preset Use automatic presetting to store or reinstall all the preset radio stations. English Radio Operations (continued) Selecting a preset radio station A Press RADIO to select ‘FM’ band. RADIO B Press í / ë or use the numeric keypad 0-9 to select a preset radio stations. The preset number and radio frequency appear on the display panel. Deleting a preset radio station REPEAT PROGRAM A Press RADIO to select ‘FM’ band. B Press and hold REPEAT (PROGRAM) until ‘START ...
Sound and Volume Controls English Selecting digital sound effects Select a preset digital sound effect that matches your disc’s content or that optimizes the sound of the musical style you are playing. (Mute) VOL+SURROUND SOUND MODES Press SOUND MODES +/- to select the available sound effect. +- Movies Music Description CONCERT CLASSIC Flat and pure sound mode. Ideal for listening to classical music and watching live concert DVDs.
English Other Features Installing the latest software Philips provides software upgrades to make sure that this unit is compatible with the newest formats. To check the updates, compare the current software version of this unit with the latest software version available at the Philips website. A Press OPTIONS to select { Preferences } menu. B Select { Version Info }, and press OK to check the software version of this unit.
Troubleshooting English WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Never open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first 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) Solution No picture. – Refer to your TVs manual for correct Video In channel selection.
Troubleshooting (continued) The unit does not start playback. Solution English Problem (Playback) – Load a readable disc with the playback side facing down. The DVD+R/CD-R must be finalized. – Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped. – Press OPTIONS to turn off the system setup menu screen. – You may need to enter the password in order to unlock the disc for playback. – Moisture may have condensed inside this unit. Remove the disc and leave this unit turned on for about an hour.
Troubleshooting (continued) English Problem (USB) Solution The contents of the USB flash – The USB flash drive format is not compatible with this drive cannot be read. unit. – Drive is formatted with a different file system which is not supported by this unit (e.g. NTFS). Slow operation of the USB flash drive. – Large file size or high memory USB flash drive takes longer time to read and display on the TV. 50 1_hts3264D_37_eng4_final810.
AMPLIFIER MAIN UNIT Total output power: - Home Theater mode: 600 W - FTC* output power: 420 W Frequency Response: 180 Hz – 18 kHz / ±3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 60 dB (A-weighted) Input Sensitivity - AUX 1: 400 mV - AUX 2: 400 mV - MP3 LINK: 400 mV Power Supply Rating: Power Consumption: Dimensions: * (1% THD 1kHz) RADIO Tuning Range: FM 87.
Glossary English Analogue audio: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound is available if you use the AUDIO LEFT/RIGHT. These red and white jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high-definition or wide TV is 16:9. The letter box allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective on a standard 4:3 screen.
Glossary (continued) English MP3: A file 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. MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group. A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video. PBC: Playback Control. A system of navigating a Video CD/Super VCD through on-screen menus recorded onto the disc.
PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY COVERAGE: PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth below. WHO IS COVERED: Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the person receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and workmanship as based on the date of original purchase (“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer. The original sales receipt showing the product name and the purchase date from an authorized retailer is considered such proof.
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