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Contents
1 Important 2
Safety 2
Care for your product 3
Care of the environment 3
2 Your home theater 3
Main unit 3
Remote control 4
Connectors 5
3 Connect and set up 6
Connect speakers 6
Connect to TV 7
Connect audio from TV and other devices 8
Set up speakers 9
Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control) 9
4 Use your home theater 11
Access the home menu 11
Auto play 11
Discs 11
Data les 12
USB storage devices 13
Audio, video, and picture options 14
Radio 15
External audio device 16
Karaoke 16
Choose sound 16
6 Update software 21
Check software version 21
Update software through USB 21
7 Productspecications 22
8 Troubleshooting 25
9 Notice 27
Copyright 27
Open source software 27
10 Language code 28
11 Index 29
5 Change settings 18
Language settings 18
Picture and video settings 19
Audio settings 19
Parental control settings 19
Display settings 19
Energy saving settings 20
Speaker settings 20
Restore default settings 20
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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
Riskofelectricshockorre!
• Before you make or change any
connections, make sure that all devices are
disconnected from the power outlet.
• 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 Consumer Care to
have the product checked before use.
• Never place the product and accessories
near naked ames or other heat sources,
including direct sunlight.
• Never insert objects into the ventilation
slots or other openings on the product.
• Where the mains plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
• Batteries (battery pack or batteries
installed) shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
• Disconnect the product from the power
outlet before lightning storms.
• When you disconnect the power cord,
always pull the plug, never the cable.
Riskofshortcircuitorre!
• For identication and supply ratings, see
the type plate at the back or bottom of
the product.
• Before you connect the product to the
power outlet, ensure that the power
voltage matches the value printed on the
back or bottom of the product. Never
connect the product to the power outlet if
the voltage is different.
Riskofinjuryordamagetothisproduct!
• Never place the product or any objects
on power cords or on other electrical
equipment.
• If the product is transported in
temperatures below 5°C, unpack the
product and wait until its temperature
matches room temperature before
connecting it to the power outlet.
• Visible and invisible laser radiation when
open. Avoid exposure to beam.
• Do not touch the disc optical lens inside
the disc compartment.
• Parts of this product can be made of
glass. Handle with care to avoid injury and
damage.
Riskofoverheating!
• Never install this product in a conned
space. Always leave a space of at least four
inches around the product for ventilation.
Ensure curtains or other objects never
cover the ventilation slots on the product.
Riskofcontamination!
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).
• Danger of explosion if batteries are
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
• Remove batteries if they are exhausted or
if the remote control is not to be used for
a long time.
• Batteries contain chemical substances, they
should be disposed of properly.
Riskofswallowingbatteries!
• 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.
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• If you suspect that a battery has been
a b c d e f
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 compar tment cannot be
completely secured, discontinue use of the
product. Keep out of reach of children and
contact the manufacturer.
This is CLASS II apparatus with double
insulation, and no protective earth provided.
Care for your product
2 Your home
theater
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips! To fully benet from the
support that Philips offers (e.g. notication
of product software upgrade), register your
product at www.philips.com/welcome.
Main unit
This section includes an overview of the main
unit.
• Do not insert any objects other than discs
into the disc compartment.
• Do not insert warped or cracked discs into
the disc compartment.
• Remove discs from the disc compartment
if you are not using the product for an
extended period of time.
• Use only microber cloth to clean the
product.
Care of the environment
Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
Do not throw away the product with the
normal household waste at the end of its life,
but hand it in at an ofcial collection point or
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment.
a Disc compartment
b Display panel
c
(Open/Close)
Open or close the disc compartment.
d
(Play/Pause)
Start, pause or resume play.
e SOURCE
Select an audio or video source for the
home theater.
f
(Standby-On)
Switch the home theater on or to standby.
Front panel
display
Indication
Home
Radio
Disc
Audio In
Optical In
Aux In
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Front panel
display
Indication
Coaxial In
HDMI ARC
Setup
USB
List of les on disc/USB
Mute
Remote control
This section includes an overview of the
remote control.
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a (Standby-On)
• Switch the home theater on or to
standby.
• When EasyLink is enabled, press
and hold for at least three seconds
to switch all connected HDMI CEC
compliant devices to standby.
b SOURCE
Select a source: Radio/HDMI ARC/AUX/
OPTICAL/COAXIAL/AUDIO IN for the
home theater.
c
(Home)
Access the home menu.
d DISC MENU
• Switch to disc source.
• Access or exit the disc menu or popup menu when you play a disc.
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
• Conrm an entry or selection.
• In radio mode, set a radio station.
g
• Return to a previous menu screen.
• In radio mode, press and hold to erase
the current preset radio stations.
h Color buttons
Select tasks or options for Blu-ray discs.
i
(Open/Close)
Open or close the disc compartment.
j
(Play)
Start or resume play.
k
/ (Previous/Next)
• Skip to the previous or next track,
chapter or le.
• In radio mode, select a preset radio
station.
l
/ (Fast Backward / Fast Forward)
Search backwards or forward. Press
repeatedly to change the search speed.
m
(Mute)
Mute or restore volume.
n Volume +/-
Increase or decrease volume.
o Alphanumeric buttons
Enter values or letters (using SMS style
entry).
p SUBTITLE
Select subtitle language for video.
q AUDIO
Select an audio language or channel.
r
Access or exit sound options.
s
(Pause)
Pause play.
t
Stop play.
u
Access more play options while playing a
disc or a USB storage device.
v TOP MENU
Access the main menu of a disc.
w USB
Switch to USB mode.
Connectors
This section includes an overview of the
connectors available on your home theater.
Front connectors
a MIC
Audio input from a microphone.
b AUDIO IN
Audio input from an external audio device
(3.5mm jack).
a b c
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c (USB)
Audio, video or picture input from a USB
storage device.
Note
When you connect an MP3 player to the home theater
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with a 3.5mm audio cable, make sure that you connect
the MP3 player to the AUDIO IN connector, not to
the MIC connector, to ensure normal function of the
home theater.
3 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.
Rear connectors
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a AC MAINS~
Connect to power supply.
b SPEAKERS
Connect to the supplied speakers and
subwoofer.
c AUX IN (L/R)
Connect to an analog audio output on the
TV or an analog device.
d OPTICAL-DIGITAL IN
Connect to an optical audio output on the
TV or a digital device.
e HDMI OUT (ARC)
Connect to the HDMI input on the TV.
f COAXIAL IN
Connect to a coaxial audio output on the
TV or a digital device.
g FM ANTENNA
Connect to the supplied FM antenna.
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Note
For identication 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.
Connect speakers
The speaker cables are color-coded for easy
connection. To connect a speaker to your home
theater, match the color on the speaker cable to
the color on the connector.
Speaker position plays a critical role in setting
up a surround sound effect. For best effect,
position all the speakers towards the seating
position and place them close to your ear level
(seated).
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SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
LEFT
FRONT
CENTER
FRONT
RIGHT
4 REAR LEFT (rear left) and REAR RIGHT
(rear right) speakers:
Place the rear surround speakers to the
left and right side of your seating position,
either in line with it or slightly behind it.
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.
Connect to TV
REAR
LEFT
REAR
RIGHT
* The actual speaker shapes may vary from the
illustration above.
Note
Surround sound depends on factors such as room
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shape and size, type of wall and ceiling, windows and
reective surfaces, and speaker acoustics. Experiment
with the speaker positions to nd the optimum setting
for you.
Follow these general guidelines for speakers
placement.
1 Seating position:
This is the center of your listening area.
2 FRONT CENTER (front center) speaker:
Place the center speaker directly in front of
the seating position, either above or below
your TV.
3 FRONT LEFT (front left) and FRONT
RIGHT (front right) speakers:
Place the left and right speakers in the
front, and at equal distance from the center
speaker. Make sure that the left, right, and
the center speakers are at equal distance
from your seating position.
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.
TV
1 Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect
the HDMI OUT (ARC) connector on
your home theater to the HDMI ARC
connector on the TV.
• The HDMI ARC connector on the TV
might be labeled differently. For details,
see the TV user manual.
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2 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 home theater. (see 'Set
up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control)' on
page 9)
3 If you cannot hear the TV audio through
your home theater, set up the audio
manually. (see 'Set up the audio' on page
10)
Option 2: Connect to TV through
standard HDMI
Best quality video
If your TV is not HDMI ARC compliant, connect
your home theater to the TV through a
standard HDMI connection.
TV
connected through HDMI to be
controlled by a single remote control,
such as volume control for both the
TV and the home theater. (see 'Set
up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control)' on
page 9)
4 If you cannot hear the TV audio through
your home theater, set up the audio
manually. (see 'Set up the audio' on page
10)
Note
If your TV has a DVI connector, you can use an HDMI/
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DVI adapter to connect to TV. However, some of the
features may not be available.
Connect audio from TV and other devices
Play audio from TV or other devices through
your home theater speakers.
Use the best quality connection available on
your TV, home theater, and other devices.
1 Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect
the HDMI OUT (ARC) connector on your
home theater to the HDMI IN connector
on the TV.
2 Connect an audio cable to hear the TV
audio through your home theater (see
'Connect audio from TV and other devices'
on page 8).
3 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
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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 7).
Option 1: Connect audio through a
digital optical cable
Best quality audio
TV
1 Using an optical cable, connect the
DIGITAL IN-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.
Option 2: Connect audio through a
digital coaxial cable
Best quality audio
1 Using a coaxial cable, connect the
COAXIAL IN connector on your home
theater to the COAXIAL/DIGITAL OUT
connector on the TV or other device.
• The digital coaxial connector might be
labeled DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.
Option 3: Connect audio through
analog audio cables
Basic quality audio
VCR
Set up speakers
Set up the speakers manually to experience
customized surround sound.
Before you start
Make the necessary connections described in
the quick start guide, and then switch the TV to
the correct source for your home theater.
1 Press (Home).
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [Audio] > [Speaker setup].
4 Enter the distance for each speaker, and
then listen to the test tones and change
the volume. Experiment with the speaker
positions to nd the ideal setting.
Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control)
This home theater supports Philips EasyLink,
which uses the HDMI-CEC (Consumer
Electronics Control) protocol. EasyLinkcompliant devices that are connected through
HDMI can be controlled by a single remote
control.
Note
Depending on the manufacturer, HDMI-CEC is known
•
by many names. For information on your device, see
the user manual of the device.
• Philips does not guarantee 100% interoperability with
all HDMI-CEC devices.
1 Using an analog cable, connect the AUX
IN (L/R) connectors on your home theater
to the AUDIO OUT L/R connectors on
the TV or other device.
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.
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