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1 Important Important safety instructions Care for your product Care of the environment 3D health warning Help and support Energy saving settings Speaker settings Restore default settings 2 2 3 4 4 4 2 Your Blu-ray Surround Base 5 5 5 7 3 Place your Blu-ray Surround Base 8 4 Connect and set up 9 9 Main unit Remote control Connectors Connect to TV Connect audio from TV and other devices Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control) Connect and set up a home network 5 Use your Blu-ray Surround Base Access the
1 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. •• Important safety instructions •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• 2 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.
• • •• •• •• •• •• • • If you suspect that a battery has been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. When you change the batteries, always keep all new and used batteries out of reach of children. Ensure that the battery compartment is completely secure after you replace the battery. If the battery compartment cannot be completely secured, discontinue use of the product. Keep out of reach of children and contact the manufacturer.
Care of the environment Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. Please visit www.recycle.philips.com for additional information on a recycling center in your area. Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products and batteries.
Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers(e.g. notification of product software upgrade), register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Main unit This section includes an overview of the main unit. Remote control English 2 Your Blu-ray Surround Base This section includes an overview of the remote control. a b c d x e w f g a b c d e h v i j k l m u t n s o a Switch the Blu-ray Surround Base on or to standby.
to switch all connected HDMI CEC compliant devices to standby. b Online service buttons • YouTube: Access online videos from YouTube. • NETFLIX: Access online videos and TV episodes from Netflix. • VUDU: Access online videos from VUDU. c SOURCE Select a source: HDMI ARC/AUX/AUDIO IN/FM/OPTICAL/COAXIAL. d Access the home menu. e DISC MENU • Switch to disc source. • Access or exit the disc menu when you play a disc. f Navigation buttons • Navigate menus.
Side connectors English Connectors This section includes an overview of the connectors available on your Blu-ray Surround Base . Rear connectors abcd g fe a AUDIO IN Audio input from an MP3 player (3.5mm jack). b a FM ANTENNA Connect to the supplied FM antenna. b ETHERNET Connect to the ETHERNET input on a broadband modem or router. • • Audio, video or picture input from a USB storage device. Access BD-Live. c OPTICAL IN Connect to an optical audio output on the TV or a digital device.
3 Place your Bluray Surround Base 2 Make sure the TV base is centered on it and not hanging over any of its edges. This Blu-ray Surround Base is designed to be placed under your TV. Caution •• The Blu-ray Surround Base is designed for TVs that weigh no more than 22 kg / 48.5 lbs. Most 42" or smaller TVs and some of 55" TVs meet this requirement. Do not place a CRT type TV on the Blu-ray Surround Base . •• Do not place the Blu-ray Surround Base on an unstable cart, stand, bracket or table.
This section helps you connect your Blu-ray Surround Base to a TV and other devices, and then set it up. For information about the basic connections of your Blu-ray Surround Base and accessories, see the Quick start guide. 1 2 Note •• For identification and supply ratings, see the type plate at the back or bottom of the product. •• Before you make or change any connections, make sure that all devices are disconnected from the power outlet.
3 4 On your TV, turn on HDMI-CEC operations. For details, see the TV user manual. • HDMI-CEC is a feature that enables CEC compliant devices that are connected through HDMI to be controlled by a single remote control, such as volume control for both the TV and the Blu-ray Surround Base (see 'Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control)' on page 11). If you cannot hear the TV audio through your Blu-ray Surround Base , set up the audio manually (see 'Set up the audio' on page 12).
The digital optical connector might be labeled SPDIF or SPDIF OUT. Option 2: Connect audio through a digital coaxial cable Good quality audio Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control) This Blu-ray Surround Base supports Philips EasyLink, which uses the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol. EasyLink-compliant devices that are connected through HDMI can be controlled by a single remote control.
EasyLink controls With EasyLink, you can control your Blu-ray Surround Base , TV, and other connected HDMI-CEC compliant devices with a single remote control. • [One Touch Play] (One-touch play): When a video disc is in the disc compartment, press to wake up the TV from standby, and then play a disc. • [One Touch Standby] (One-touch standby): If one-touch standby is enabled, your Blu-ray Surround Base can switch to standby with the remote control of the TV or other HDMI-CEC devices.
Make the necessary connections described in quick start guide, and then switch the TV to the correct source for your Blu-ray Surround Base . Set up the wired network Your Blu-ray Surround Base has a built-in Wi-Fi for easy access to a wireless network. What you need • A network router (with DHCP enabled). For best wireless performance, coverage, and compatibility, use 802.11n router. What you need • A network cable (RJ45 straight cable). • A network router (with DHCP enabled).
5 Use your Bluray Surround Base This section helps you use the Blu-ray Surround Base to play media from a wide range of sources. Before you start • Make the necessary connections described in Quick start guide and User manual. • Switch the TV to the correct source for the Blu-ray Surround Base . 3 Press Discs Your Blu-ray Surround Base 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.
Action Access the advanced options when you play your audio, video, or media files (see 'Audio, video, and picture options' on page 18). Note •• To avoid flickering, change the brightness of the display. Bonus View on Blu-ray Synchronize video and sound If the audio and video are not synchronized, delay the audio to match the video. 1 2 3 4 Press . Press the Navigation buttons (left/right) to select [Audio sync], and then press OK.
4 5 Select the BD-Live icon in the disc menu, and then press OK. »» BD-Live starts to load. The loading time depends on the disc and your internet connection. Press the Navigation buttons to navigate BD-Live, and then press OK to select an option. Note •• To clear the memory on the storage device, press select [Setup] > [Advanced] > [Clear memory].
5 Select and play audio files or music on your Bluetooth device. • During play, if a call is coming, music play is paused. • If music streaming is interrupted, place the Bluetooth device closer to the Bluray Surround Base . To exit Bluetooth, select other source. • When your switch back to Bluetooth mode, Bluetooth connection remains active.
2 3 4 For DivX videos, if the subtitles do not appear correctly, continue the following steps to change the character set. Press . »» The options menu is displayed. Select [Character set], and then select a character set that supports the subtitle.
Turn off the repeat mode. Video options While watching video, select options such as subtitles, audio language, time search, and picture settings. Depending on the video source, some options are not available. 1 2 Press . »» The video options menu is displayed. Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change: • [Info]: Display information about what is playing. • [Audio language]: Select audio language for video. • [Subtitle Language]: Select subtitle language for video.
Radio Listen to FM radio on your Blu-ray Surround Base , and store up to 40 radio stations. Note •• AM and digital radio are not supported. •• If no stereo signal is detected, you are prompted to install the radio stations again. 1 2 3 Connect the FM antenna to FM ANTENNA on your Blu-ray Surround Base . • For the best reception, place the antenna away from your TV or other sources of radiation. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select radio source.
Choose sound With the Blu-ray Surround Base , you can access online services, such as movies, pictures and music. What you need • A high-speed Internet connection to the Blu-ray Surround Base (see 'Connect and set up a home network' on page 12). This section helps you choose the ideal sound for your video or music. 1 Press . »» The home menu is displayed. 2 Select an Internet service, and press OK.
Sound mode Auto volume Select predefined sound modes to suit your video or music. Turn on auto volume to reduce sudden changes in volume, for example, during TV commercials. 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure that audio post processing is enabled at the speakers (see 'Speaker settings' on page 24). Press . Select [Sound], and then press OK. Press the Navigation buttons (up/down) to select a setting on the display: • [Auto]: Automatically select a sound setting based on the sound stream.
Picture and video settings The Blu-ray Surround Base settings are already configured for optimal performance. Unless you have a reason to change a setting, we recommend that you keep the default setting. 1 2 3 4 Note •• You cannot change a setting that is grayed out. •• To return to the previous menu, press . To exit the menu, press . Language settings 1 2 3 4 Press . Select [Setup], and then press OK. Select [Preference], and then press OK.
Audio settings Display settings 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Press . Select [Setup], and then press OK. Select [Audio], and then press OK. Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change: • [Night mode]: For quiet listening, decrease the volume of loud sounds on your Blu-ray Surround Base . Night mode is only available in DVDs and Blu-ray discs with Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby True HD soundtracks. • [HDMI Audio]: Set an audio format on HDMI output.
7 Update software 1 2 3 4 Philips continually tries to improve its products. To get the best features and support, update your Blu-ray Surround Base with the latest software. Press . Select [Setup], and then press OK. Select [Advanced], and then press OK. Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change: • [Enhanced audio]: Select [On] to enable audio post processing at the speaker and enable karaoke settings (if your product supports Karaoke).
Step 1: Download the latest software 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connect a USB flash drive to your computer. In your web browser, go to www.philips. com/support. At the Philips Support website, find your product and locate the Software and drivers. »» The software update is available as a zip file. Use the archive utility to extract the software update file in the root directory. »» The files are extracted under the UPG_ALL folder of your USB flash drive. Disconnect the USB flash drive from your computer.
• Bluetooth •• •• Note •• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Region codes The type plate on the back or bottom of the Blu-ray Surround Base shows which regions it supports. Country USA, Canada DVD 1 BD A Media formats • Picture: .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe, .gif, .
.flac FLAC .ogg OGG Cook FLAC Vorbis MP3 96469 bps Upto 24 bps Variable bit rate, maximum block size 4096 Upto 320 kbps .mp4 or .m4v files in MP4 container Audio codec Video codec Bit rate Dolby Digital, MPEG, MP3, AAC, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital Plus MPEG 1, MPEG 2 40 Mbps MPEG 4 ASP 38.4 Mbps 25 Mbps H.264/AVC HiP@4.2 .
Audio codec Video codec Bit rate Dolby Digital, MP3, WMA, Dolby Digital Plus MPEG 4 ASP 38.4 Mbps H.264/AVC HiP@4.2 WMV9 25 Mbps 45 Mbps .mpg and .mpeg files in PS container Audio codec Video codec Bit rate PCM, DTS core, MPEG, MP3 MPEG 1, MPEG 2 40 Mbps .
USB Laser • • • • • Compatibility: Hi-Speed USB (2.0) Class support: USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) File system: FAT16, FAT32, NTFS USB port: 5V , 1A Main unit • • • • • • • Power supply: 120 V~, 60 Hz Power consumption: 40 W Standby power consumption: ≤ 0.5 W Dimensions (WxHxD): 701 x 70 x 317 mm / 27.6" x 2.8" x 12.5" Weight: 6.
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. If you still have a problem, get support at www. philips.com/support. Main unit The buttons on the Blu-ray Surround Base do not work. • Disconnect the Blu-ray Surround Base from the power supply for a few minutes, then reconnect.
Play Cannot play a disc. • Clean the disc. • Make sure that the Blu-ray Surround Base supports the type of disc (see 'Media formats' on page 26). • Make sure that the Blu-ray Surround Base supports the region code of disc (see 'Region codes' on page 26). • If the disc is a DVD±RW or DVD±R disc, make sure that it is finalized. Cannot play a DivX file. • Make sure that the DivX file is encoded according to the 'Home Theater Profile' with the DivX encoder. • Make sure that the DivX file is complete.
Network A device cannot connect with the Blu-ray Surround Base . • The device does not support the compatible profiles required for the Blu-ray Surround Base . • You have not enabled the Bluetooth function of the device. See the user manual of the device on how to enable the function. • The device is not correctly connected. Connect the device correctly (see 'Play audio through Bluetooth' on page 16). • The Blu-ray Surround Base is already connected with another Bluetooth device.
10 Notice Notice of compliance This section contains the legal and trademark notices. The device complies with the FCC rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Copyright This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.
to this email address, please write to "Open Source Team, Philips Intellectual Property & Standards, P.O. Box 220, 5600 AE Eindhoven, The Netherlands." If you do not receive timely confirmation of your letter, please email to the email address above. Trademarks "Blu-ray 3D " and "Blu-ray 3D " logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. 'DVD Video' is a trademark of DVD Format/ Logo Licensing Corporation. BONUSVIEW™ 'BD LIVE' and 'BONUSVIEW' are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation.
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12 Index 2 2nd audio language 2nd subtitle language 3 3D safety A advanced settings amplifier audio from other devices audio language audio options audio post processing audio settings auto standby auto subtitle shift auto volume B batteries BD-Live Bonus View brightness C change password clear BD-Live memory control buttons (disc) control buttons (USB) customer support eject disc enhanced audio 15 15 4 24 29 10 22 18 24 23 24 24 22 29 15 15 24 23 15 14 14 4 F factory settings FAQs file form
R remote control repeat S shuffle sleep timer slide animation sound speaker specifications subtitle language subtitle position surround sound synchronize picture and sound T troubleshooting (network) troubleshooting (picture) troubleshooting (play) troubleshooting (sound) tuning grid U update software (through Internet) USB storage device user manual V VCD video connection (composite video) video formats video options video settings 15 18 24 21 W wired network wireless network 13 13 5 18 18 2
ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY COVERAGE: This warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth below. WHO IS COVERED: This product is warranted 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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