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Contents 1 Important Safety Care for your product Care of the environment 3D health warning 2 Your home theater Main unit Remote control Connectors 3 Connect and set up Connect speakers Connect to TV Connect digital devices through HDMI Connect audio from TV and other devices Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control) Connect and set up a home network 2 2 3 3 4 5 5 5 6 8 8 8 10 10 11 12 4 Use your home theater 15 15 15 17 17 18 19 20 21 21 21 22 24 25 5 Cha
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. 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.
3D health warning If you or your family has a history of epilepsy or photosensitive seizures, consult a medical professional before exposing yourself to flashing light sources, rapid image sequences or 3D viewing. To avoid discomfort such as dizziness, headache or disorientation, we recommend not watching 3D for extended periods of time.
2 Your home theater 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. a b c n d o e f g p q h i r j s k a b c de f l t m u a (Open/Close) Open or close the disc compartment. b (Play/Pause) Start, pause or resume play. c a (Stop) Stop play.
• • Return to a previous menu screen. In radio mode, press and hold to erase the current preset radio stations. e Navigation buttons • Navigate menus. • In radio mode, press left or right to start auto search. • In radio mode, press up or down to tune the radio frequency. f OK Confirm an entry or selection. g h / (Previous/Next) Skip to the previous or next track, chapter or file. • In radio mode, select a preset radio station. q (Pause) Pause play. r (Mute) Mute or restore volume.
a AC MAINS Fixed AC power cable. b SPEAKERS Connect to the supplied speakers and subwoofer. c DIGITAL IN-COAXIAL Connect to a coaxial audio output on the TV or a digital device. d AUDIO IN-AUX Connect to an analog audio output on the TV or an analog device. e HDMI IN1 / HDMI IN2 Connect to the HDMI output on a digital device. f (USB) Slot for a USB storage device. The USB storage device is used to rent online videos. g VIDEO OUT Connect to the composite video input on the TV.
3 Connect and set up SUB WOOFER FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT 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 •• 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.
Use the best quality connection available on your home theater and TV. Option 2: Connect to TV through standard HDMI Option 1: Connect to TV through HDMI (ARC) Best quality video If your TV is not HDMI ARC compliant, connect your home theater to the TV through a standard HDMI connection. 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.
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. • • 1 2 TV 3 1 2 3 4 Using a composite video cable, connect the VIDEO OUT connector on your home theater to the VIDEO IN connector on the TV. • The composite video connector might be labeled AV IN, COMPOSITE, or BASEBAND.
Option 1: Connect audio through a digital optical cable Option 3: Connect audio through analog audio cables Best quality audio Basic quality audio 1 TV Using an analog cable, connect the AUX connectors on your home theater to the AUDIO OUT connectors on the TV or other device. VCR 1 Using an optical cable, connect the OPTICAL connector on your home theater to the OPTICAL OUT connector on the TV or other device. • The digital optical connector might be labeled SPDIF or SPDIF OUT.
Enable EasyLink Set up the audio 1 2 3 4 If you cannot hear the audio output of a connected device through your home theater speakers, do the following: • Check that you have enabled EasyLink on all the devices, (see 'Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control)' on page 11) and • on your TV, set the audio output to "Amplifier" (instead of TV speakers). For details, see the TV user manual, and • setup the EasyLink audio control. Press (Home). Select [Setup], and then press OK.
4 Caution •• 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 6 Before you start • For Smart TV and software updates, make sure that the network router has access to the Internet with high-speed connection and is not restricted by firewalls or other security systems.
• 5 If connection fails, select [Retry], and then press OK. 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 14 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.
4 Use your home theater This section helps you use the home theater to play media from a wide range of sources. Before you start • Make the necessary connections described in the quick start guide and the user manual. • Complete the first-time setup. First-time setup appears when you turn on your home theater for the first time or if you do not complete the setup. • Switch the TV to the correct source for your home theater (for example, HDMI, AV IN).
Button OPTIONS Action Access the advanced options when you play your audio, video, or media files (see 'Audio, video, and picture options' on page 19). Note •• To avoid flickering, change the brightness of the display. Bonus View on Blu-ray Synchronize picture and sound If the audio and video are not synchronized, delay the audio to match the video. 1 2 3 4 Press . Select AUD SYNC, and then press OK. Press the Navigation buttons (up/down) to synchronize the audio with the video. Press OK to confirm.
3 4 5 Press (Home) and select [Setup] > [Advanced] > [BD-Live security] > [Off]. • To disable BD-Live, select [On]. 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. 3 4 Note •• To clear the memory on the storage device, press (Home), select [Setup] > [Advanced] > [Clear memory].
• To play the video from the start, press OK.
• 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. • Select a file, and then press OK. • Press the play buttons to control play (see 'Play buttons' on page 15).
[Info]: Display picture information. [Rotate +90]: Rotate the picture 90 degree clockwise. [Rotate -90]: Rotate the picture 90 degree counter-clockwise. [Zoom]: Zoom into a video scene or picture. Press the Navigation buttons (left/right) to select a zoom factor. [Duration per slide]: Select the display speed for each picture in a slide show. [Slide animation]: Select animation for the slide show. [Picture settings]: Select a predefined color setting. [Repeat]: Repeat a selected folder.
Tuning grid In some countries, you can toggle the FM tuning grid between 50 kHz and 100 kHz. 1 2 3 3 4 Press RADIO on the remote control to switch to radio source. Press . Press and hold (Play) to toggle between 50 kHz or 100 kHz. Browse your iPod or iPhone screen to select the music. Play the music on your iPod or iPhone. »» The music is heard on your home theater. Note •• The USB connector at the back of the home theater is 500mA and not for Apple devices.
2 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. Option Action App Home Media Return to the home screen of your device. DISC: Browse and play a file stored on a data disc.
4 Note •• Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility for content provided by Smart TV service providers. 1 2 3 4 5 Connect your home theater to a home network with high-speed Internet access (see 'Connect and set up a home network' on page 12). Press (Home). Select [Smart TV], and then press OK. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the onscreen message. »» The Smart TV home page is displayed.
• If you cannot play a video, check the file format to make sure that it is supported by your home theater (see 'File formats' on page 32). Browse PC through DLNA Access and play the pictures, audio and video files from a computer or media server on the home network through your home theater. Before you start • Install a DLNA-compliant media server application on your device. Make sure that you download an application that works best for you.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 In Windows Media Player, click the Stream tab, and then select Turn on media streaming. »» The Media streaming options screen is displayed. 2 3 4 6 Click Turn on media streaming. »» You return to Windows Media Player screen. Click the Stream tab and select More streaming options. »» The Media streaming options screen is displayed. Make sure that you see a media program in the Local network screen.
2 Press the Navigation buttons (left/right) to access the sound options on the display. Sound options Description SURROUND Select surround sound or stereo sound. Select a sound mode. Delay the audio to match the video. Reduce sudden changes in volume, for example, during TV commercials. SOUND AUD SYNC AUTO VOL 3 4 Select an option, and then press OK. Press BACK to exit. • If you do not press a button within a minute, the menu exits automatically.
5 Change settings Picture and video 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. 1 2 3 4 Note •• You cannot change a setting that is grayed out. •• To return to the previous menu, press BACK. To exit the menu, press (Home). Language settings 1 2 3 4 Press (Home). Select [Setup], and then press OK. Select [Preference], and then press OK.
• • • [Night mode]: For quiet listening, decrease the volume of loud sounds on your home theater. 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 the HDMI audio output from your TV, or disable HDMI audio output from the TV. [Default sound settings]: Restore the equalizer settings of all the sound modes to the default values. • Energy saving settings 1 2 3 4 Parental control settings 1 2 3 4 Press (Home).
Tip •• Enable audio post processing before you select a predefined sound mode (see 'Sound mode' on page 26). Restore default settings 1 2 3 4 Press (Home). Select [Setup], and then press OK. Select [Advanced] > [Restore default settings], and then press OK. Select [OK], and then press OK to confirm. »» Your home theater is reset to its default settings except for some settings such as parental control and DivX VOD registration code.
6 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.
Update software through the Internet 1 2 3 4 5 Connect your home theater to a home network with a high-speed Internet access (see 'Connect and set up a home network' on page 12). Press (Home). Select [Setup], and then press OK. Select [Advanced] > [Software update] > [Network]. »» If an upgrade media is detected, you are prompted to start or cancel the update. »» Downloading of the upgrading file may take long, depending on your home network condition.
7 Product specifications File formats • • Note •• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. • Region codes The type plate on the back or bottom of the home theater shows which regions it supports. Country Europe, United Kingdom Asia Pacific, Taiwan, Korea Latin America DVD BD Audio: • .aac, .mka, .mp3, .wma, .wav, .mp4, .m4a, .flac, .ogg • .ra (Available only in Asia Pacific and China) Video: • .avi, .divx, .mp4, .m4v, .mkv, .asf, .wmv, .m2ts, .mpg, .mpeg, .flv, .3gp • .rmvb, .
MP3 WMA .flac FLAC AAC, HEAAC AAC, HEAAC Cook FLAC .ogg OGG Vorbis .ra RM MP3 Upto 320 kbps Upto 192 kbps Upto 192 kbps Upto 192 kbps 96469 bps Upto 24 bps Variable bit rate, maximum block size 4096 Upto 320 kbps Video formats If you have a high definition TV, your home theater allows you to play your video files with: • Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels at • Frame rate: 6 ~ 30 frames per second. .
.asf and .wmv files in ASF container • Audio codec Video codec Bit rate Dolby Digital, MP3, WMA, DD+ MPEG 4 ASP 38.4 Mbps Video 25 Mbps H.264/AVC HiP@4.2 WMV9 Video codec Bit rate PCM, DTS core, MPEG, MP3 MPEG 1, MPEG 2 40 Mbps Audio codec Video codec Bit rate MP3, AAC H.264/AVC upto HiP@4.2 H.263 25 Mbps 38.4 Mbps .3gp files in 3GP container Audio codec Video codec Bit rate AAC, HEAAC MPEG 4 ASP 38.4 Mbps H.264/AVC upto HiP@4.2 25 Mbps max .rm, .rv, and .
• • • • • Latin America/Asia Pacific: 110-127 V/220-240 V~, 50-60 Hz • Russia/India: 220-240 V~, 50 Hz Power consumption: 80 W Standby power consumption: ≤ 0.5 W Dimensions (WxHxD): 435 x 58 x 280 mm Weight: 2.66 kg Subwoofer • • • • • Output power: 166 W RMS (30% THD) Impedance: 4 ohm Speaker drivers: 165 mm (6.
8 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. If you still have a problem, get support at www. philips.com/support. Main unit The buttons on the home theater do not work. • Disconnect the home theater from the power supply for a few minutes, then reconnect.
• • • Make sure that the home theater supports the type of disc (see 'Media formats' on page 32). Make sure that the home theater supports the region code of the disc (see 'Region codes' on page 32). 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. DivX do not display correctly.
• • • Make sure that you have paid for the video, and it is within the rental period. Make sure that the network connection is good. Use a wired network connection (see 'Set up the wired network' on page 13), or a wireless network connection (see 'Set up the wireless network' on page 13). Visit the video store website for more information. Bluetooth A device cannot connect with the home theater. • The device does not support the compatible profiles required for the home theater.
9 Notice This section contains the legal and trademark notices. 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. This product incorporates proprietary technology under license from Verance Corporation and is protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and other U.S.
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. Java and all other Java trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
10 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
11 Index 2 2nd audio language 2nd subtitle language 3 3D disc in 2D mode 3D safety 3D video A advanced settings amplifier audio connection (analog cable) audio connection (HDMI ARC) audio formats audio from other devices audio language audio options audio post processing audio settings auto standby auto subtitle shift auto volume B batteries BD-Live Blu-ray Bonus View brightness 16 16 16 4 16 28 34 11 9 32 10 27 19 28 27 28 28 26 35 16 15 16 28 data files deep color default settings device name
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 iPod play from PC play USB storage device power settings predefined sound mode preference R recycling region codes remote control repeat S shuffle sleep timer slide animation Smart TV software update software version sound speaker position speaker specifications subtitle language subtitle position surrou
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