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Contents 1 Help and support Use onscreen help (user manual) Navigate onscreen help 2 Important Safety 3D health warning Care for your product Care of the environment 3 Your home theater Remote control Main unit Connectors 4 Connect and set up Connect speakers Connect to TV Connect digital devices through HDMI Connect audio from TV and other devices Set up speakers Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control) Connect and set up a home network 5 Use your home theater Access the home menu Discs Data files USB sto
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.
f SD CARD FOR VOD/BD-LIVE ONLY (Not available in China) Slot for SD card. The SD card is used to rent online videos and access BD-Live. Rear left g VIDEO-VIDEO OUT Connect to the composite video input on the TV. h DOCK for iPod Connect to a Philips dock for iPod or iPhone. (Model: Philips DCK306x) Rear right a SPEAKERS Connect to the supplied speakers. b TO SUBWOOFER Connect to the supplied subwoofer. Rear center gh a ANTENNA FM 75 Signal input from an antenna, cable or satellite.
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 24) Smart TV (see 'Browse Smart TV' on page 25) Internet radio (see 'Internet radio' on page 27) Video call (see 'Skype' on page 27) Software update (see 'Update software through the Internet' on page 35) 1 2 3 4 5 Caution •• Familiarize yourself with the network router, media server software and networking principles. If necessary, read documentation that accompanies the network components.
3 4 5 Select [Network] > [Network installation] > [Wireless (Wi-Fi)], and then press OK. Follow the onscreen instructions to select and set up the wireless network. • 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 Press (Home).
• • • 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. Note •• To play DivX DRM protected files, connect your home theater to a TV through an HDMI cable.
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 37). 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 37). 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.
Browse the audio content from your TV (extended mode): 1 2 3 4 5 Press (Home). Select [browse iPod], and then press OK. »» A content browser is displayed. Press Navigation buttons to browse the audio content. Press the play buttons to control play (see 'Play buttons' on page 18). • The local keys on your iPod or iPhone are disabled. To exit the dock mode, press (Home). Play video and slideshow 1 2 3 4 Dock your iPod or iPhone (see 'iPod or iPhone' on page 23).
Option Action Remote Access the remote control on your mobile device. Swipe the screen to the left or right to access more buttons. Only the relevant buttons are enabled on your mobile device. Some functions such as standby and long press, are not available on the mobile device. MySound: Personalize the sound setting to suit your preference. Surround: Select a surround sound setting. Sound 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to select an option or complete the set up.
Navigate Smart TV Button Action Navigation buttons OK Select an application or navigate. Confirm an entry or selection. Access the onscreen keyboard to enter text. Return to the previous page. Delete a character in any text entry box. Access options related to current activity. Enter characters in the text entry box. Access the onscreen keyboard to enter text. Exit Smart TV portal and return to home menu.
3 4 5 6 7 Press (Home). Select [Smart TV], and then press OK. »» The online services available in your country are displayed. 4 5 Select a video store, and then press OK. Follow the onscreen instructions to rent or watch a video. If prompted, enter the necessary information to register or log in to the store's account. »» The video is downloaded to your SD memory card. You can watch it only on your home theater. Press the playback buttons to control play (see 'Play buttons' on page 18).
4 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to select a radio station, create presets, or save your favorite radio stations. Press You can watch two video sources side by side on some of the Philips TVs. The sources can be: • video from your home theater, • TV broadcasts, and • Smart TV. For information about how to set up multiview, see your TV user manual. 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.
6 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. Select My folders and those of others I can access, and then click Add. Follow the onscreen instructions to add the other folders that contain your media files.
4 5 Select a file, and then press OK. • Some media files may not play due to compatibility issues. Check the file formats supported by your home theater. • • Press the play buttons to control play (see 'Play buttons' on page 18). • • Choose sound This section helps you choose the ideal sound for your video or music. 1 2 Press SOUND SETTINGS. Press the Navigation buttons (left/right) to access the sound options on the display. Sound options Description SOUND SURROUND Select a sound mode.
Equalizer Change the high frequency (treble), mid frequency (mid), and low frequency (bass) settings of the home theater. 1 2 3 4 Press SOUND SETTINGS. Select SOUND > PERSONAL, and then press Navigation buttons (right). Press the Navigation buttons (up/down) to change bass, mid or treble frequency. 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 (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.
• [VCD PBC]: Enable or disable the content menu navigation of VCD and SVCD discs with Play Back Control feature. Tip •• Enable audio post processing before you select a predefined sound mode (see 'Sound mode' on page 30). Energy saving settings 1 2 3 4 Press (Home). Select [Setup], and then press OK. Select [Preference], and then press OK. Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change: • [Screen saver]: Switch the home theater to screen saver mode after 10 minutes of inactivity.
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 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 Note •• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. (Home). Enter 338 on the remote control. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the update.
FLAC Upto 24 bps OGGPCM No limit MP3 Upto 320 kbps 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 Extension Con- Audio tainer codec Bit rate .mp3 .wma Upto 320 kbps Upto 192 kbps Upto 768 kbps Upto 192 kbps .aac AAC .wav .m4a .
.mkv files in MKV container .mpg and .mpeg files in PS container Audio codec Video codec Bit rate Audio codec Video codec PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS core, MPEG, MP3, WMA, AAC, HEAAC, DD+ DivX Plus HD 30 Mbps PCM, DTS core, MPEG, MP3 MPEG 1, MPEG 2 40 Mbps .flv files in FLV container MPEG 1, MPEG 2 40 Mbps MPEG 4 ASP 38.4 Mbps H.264/AVC HiP@5.1 25 Mbps WMV9 45 Mbps .
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.
• Change the HDMI video setting, or wait for 10 seconds for auto recovery (see 'Picture and video settings' on page 32). 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.
Cannot read the contents of a USB storage device. • Make sure that the format of the USB storage device is compatible with the home theater. • Make sure that the file system on the USB storage device is supported by the home theater. Cannot play video or photos from an iPod or iPhone on the TV. • Browse and select videos and photos from the iPod or iPhone screen, and play them on your TV. • Make sure that the iPod or iPhone software has not been tampered with or illegally modified.
• • Make sure that the network connection is good. Use a wired network connection or a wireless network connection. Visit the video store website for more information. 10 Notice This section contains the legal and trademark notices. Network Wireless network distorted or not found. • Make sure that the wireless network is not disturbed by microwave ovens, DECT phones, or other neighboring Wi-Fi devices. • Place the wireless router and the home theater within five meters of each other.
Open source software Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd hereby offers to deliver, upon request, a copy of the complete corresponding source code for the copyrighted open source software packages used in this product for which such offer is requested by the respective licenses. This offer is valid up to three years after product purchase to anyone in receipt of this information. To obtain source code, please contact open. source@philips.com.
BONUSVIEW™ 'BD LIVE' and 'BONUSVIEW' 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; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,392,195; 7,272,567; 7,333,929; 7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
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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.
K keyboard 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 online video stores 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 online video play USB storage device play video and slideshow from iPod power settings predefined sound mode preference 26 47 R recycling regio
video formats video options video settings VOD code (DivX) W watch 3D wired network wireless network wireless rear audio wireless speakers 50 EN 39 21 32 20 18 16 16 10 10
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