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HTB9245D
User manual
Contents
1 Help and support 2
Use onscreen help (user manual) 2
Navigate onscreen help 2
2 Important 3
Safety 3
3D health warning 4
Care for your product 4
Care of the environment 4
3 Your home theater 5
Remote control 5
Main unit 6
Connectors 7
4 Connect and set up 9
Connect speakers 9
Connect to TV 10
Connect digital devices through HDMI 11
Connect audio from TV and other
devices 11
Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control) 12
Connect and set up a home network 13
5 Use your home theater 15
Access the home menu 15
Discs 15
Play audio through Bluetooth 17
Data les 17
USB storage devices 19
Audio, video, and picture options 19
Radio 20
MP3 player 21
iPod or iPhone 21
Smartphone control 21
Internet radio 23
Browse PC through DLNA 23
Karaoke 25
Choose sound 25
6 Change settings 27
Language settings 27
Picture and video settings 27
Audio settings 27
Parental control settings 28
Display settings 28
Energy saving settings 28
Speaker settings 28
Restore default settings 29
7 Update software 30
Check software version 30
Update software through USB 30
Update software through the Internet 31
Update the onscreen help 31
8 Productspecications 32
9 Troubleshooting 36
10 Notice 38
Copyright 38
Open source software 38
Compliance 38
Trademarks 39
11 Language code 40
12 Index 41
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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)
• nd 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.
Alternatively, you can contact Philips Consumer
Care in your country. Before you contact
Philips, note down the model number and
serial number of your product. You can nd this
information on the back or bottom of your
product.
Use onscreen help (user manual)
For easy access, the onscreen help (user
manual) is stored on your home theater.
The onscreen help has two panels.
• The left panel contains two tabs -
Contents and Index. Navigate the
Contents or Index to select a topic. The
legends used to display the Contents are
as follows:
•
: Press OK to expand the subtopics.
•
: Press OK to collapse the subtopics,
or press Navigation buttons (up/
down) to select a topic.
• To move between the left and right panel,
press Navigation buttons (left/right).
• The right panel contains the content of
the selected topic. For additional help on
the content, scroll down the page to see
Related topics.
Use the home theater remote control to select
and navigate the onscreen help (see 'Navigate
onscreen help' on page 2).
Navigate onscreen help
Press a button on your remote control to use
onscreen help.
Button Action
HELP Access or exit onscreen help.
OK Display the selected page, or
expand subtopics in Contents.
Navigation
buttons
BACK Move up in the Contents or
(Previous)
(Next) Display the next page from
Up: Scroll up or move to the
previous page.
Down: Scroll down or move to
the next page.
Right: Navigate to the right
panel or next index entry.
Left: Navigate to the left panel
or previous index entry.
Index.
From the right panel, move to
the Contents on the left panel.
Display the last viewed page in
history.
history.
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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
Riskofelectricshockorre!
• 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.
• 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.
• Disconnect the product from the power
outlet before lightning storms.
• When you disconnect the power cord,
always pull the plug, never the cable.
Riskofshortcircuitorre!
• 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.
Riskofinjuryordamagetothehometheater!
• For wall-mountable products, use only the
supplied wall mount bracket. Secure the
wall mount to a wall that can support the
combined weight of the product and the
wall mount. Koninklijke Philips Electronics
N.V. bears no responsibility for improper
wall mounting that results in accident,
injury or damage.
• For speakers with stands, use only the
supplied stands. Secure the stands to the
speakers tightly. Place the assembled stands
on at, level surfaces that can support the
combined weight of the speaker and stand.
• 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 alkaine, 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
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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.
• 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
• 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
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
3D health warning
If you or your family has a history of epilepsy
or photosensitive seizures, consult a medical
professional before exposing yourself to ashing
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. If you
experience any discomfort, stop watching
3D and do not immediately engage in any
potentially hazardous activity (for example
driving a car) until your symptoms have
disappeared. If symptoms persist, do not resume
watching 3D without consulting a medical
professional rst.
Parents should monitor their children during
3D viewing and ensure they do not experience
any discomfort as mentioned above. Watching
3D is not recommended for children under six
years of age as their visual system is not fully
developed yet.
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When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is
attached to a product it means that the product
is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/
EC. Please inform yourself about the local
separate collection system for electrical and
electronic products.
Please act according to your local rules and
do not dispose of your old products with your
normal household waste.
Correct disposal of your old product helps to
prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
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 benet from the
support that Philips offers(e.g. notication
of product software upgrade), register your
product at www.philips.com/welcome.
Remote control
This section includes an overview of the
remote control.
iPod/ iPhone
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 buttons / Color buttons
• Color buttons: Select tasks or options
for Blu-ray discs.
• DISC: Switch to disc source.
• iPod/iPhone: Switch to iPod/iPhone
source.
• HELP: Access the onscreen help.
•
SOURCE: Select an audio input
source.
c
(Home)
Access the home menu.
a POP-UP MENU/DISC MENU
Access or exit the disc menu when you
play a disc.
b
BACK
• Return to a previous menu screen.
• In radio mode, press and hold to erase
the current preset radio stations.
c
SOUND SETTINGS
Access or exit sound options.
d
OPTIONS
• Access more play options while playing
a disc or a USB storage device.
• In radio mode, set a radio station.
a OK
Conrm an entry or selection.
b Navigation buttons
• Navigate menus.
• During network and password setup,
press left to delete a character.
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• In radio mode, press left or right to
start auto search.
• In radio mode, press up or down to
tune the radio frequency.
c
(Mute)
Mute or restore volume.
d +/- (Volume)
Increase or decrease volume, or restore
volume when muted.
a (Stop) / (Eject)
• Stop play.
• Press and hold for three seconds to
eject a disc.
b
(Play)
Start or resume play.
c
/ (Previous/Next)
• Skip to the previous or next track,
chapter or le.
• In radio mode, select a preset radio
station.
d
(Pause)
Pause play.
e
/ (Fast Backward/Fast Forward)
Search backwards or forward. Press
repeatedly to change the search speed.
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.
Main unit
This section includes an overview of the main
unit.
g
a
a +/-
Increase or decrease volume.
b SOURCE
Select an audio or video source for the
home theater.
c
(Standby-On)
Switch the home theater on or to standby.
bc
h
de
f
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d (Play/Pause)
Start, pause or resume play.
e
(Stop)
• Stop play.
• In radio mode, press and hold to erase
the current preset radio stations.
f
(Eject)
Eject a disc.
g Display panel
h Disc compartment
Connectors
This section includes an overview of the
connectors available on your home theater.
Side connectors
Rear left
a
a TO SUBWOOFER
Connect to the supplied subwoofer.
b SPEAKERS
Connect to the supplied speakers.
Rear center
abc
b
a AUDIO IN / MIC (MIC is available only in
selected models)
• Audio input from an MP3 player with
3.5mm jack.
• Audio input from a microphone.
(Available only in selected models)
b iPod/iPhone (USB)
• Audio, video or picture input from a
USB storage device.
• Connect to an iPod or iPhone.
• Access BD-Live.
a DIGITAL IN-OPTICAL
Connect to an optical audio output on the
TV or a digital device.
b AUDIO IN-AUX
Connect to an analog audio output on the
TV or an analog device.
c
(USB)
Audio, video or picture input from a USB
storage device.
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Rear right
c
d
a HDMI IN1 / HDMI IN2 / HDMI IN3
Connect to the HDMI output on a digital
device.
b HDMI OUT (ARC)TO TV
Connect to the HDMI input on the TV.
c LAN
Connect to the LAN input on a
broadband modem or router.
d ANTENNA FM 75
Connect the supplied FM antenna.
a
b
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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
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).
For best results, place your speakers and the
subwoofer as shown below.
Note
Surround sound depends on various factors such as
•
room shape and size, type of wall and ceiling, windows
and reective surfaces, and speaker acoustics.
Follow these general guidelines, and then set up
your speakers.
1 Seating position:
This is the center of your listening area.
2 SPEAKER LEFT (speaker left) and
SPEAKER RIGHT (speaker right) speakers:
Place the left and right speakers in the
front, and equidistant from the main unit
in an arc, so that the two speakers are at
same distance from your seating position.
For best effect, point the speakers towards
the seating position and place the speakers
close to the ear level (when seated).
3 SUBWOOFER (subwoofer):
Place the subwoofer at least one meter to
the left or right of the TV. Leave about ten
centimeter clearance from the wall.
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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.
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.
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 12)
3 If you cannot hear the TV audio through
your home theater, set up the audio
manually. (see 'Set up the audio' on page
12)
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
1 Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect
the HDMI OUT (ARC) connector on your
home theater to the HDMI 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 11).
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
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 12)
4 If you cannot hear the TV audio through
your home theater, set up the audio
manually. (see 'Set up the audio' on page
12)
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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.
Connect digital devices through HDMI
Connect a digital device such as a set-top box,
games console, or camcorder to your home
theater through a single HDMI connection.
When you connect the devices in this way and
play a le or game, the
• video is automatically displayed on your
TV, and
• audio is automatically played on your home
theater.
1 Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect
the HDMI OUT connector on your digital
device to the HDMI IN 1/2/3 on your
home theater.
2 Connect your home theater to TV through
HDMI OUT (ARC).
• If the TV is not HDMI CEC compliant,
select the correct video input on your
TV.
3 On the connected device, turn on HDMI-
CEC operations. For details, see the user
manual of the device.
• If you cannot hear the digital device
audio through your home theater, set
up the audio manually. (see 'Set up the
audio' on page 12)
• You can also press SOURCE on your
home theater repeatedly to select the
correct HDMI input.
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.
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 10).
Option 1: Connect audio through a
digital optical cable
Best quality audio
TV
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.
Option 2: Connect audio through
analog audio cables
Basic quality audio
AUDIO IN- AUX
VCR
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1 Using an analog cable, connect the AUX
connectors on your home theater to the
AUDIO OUT connectors on the TV or
other device.
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.
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.
EasyLink controls
With EasyLink, you can control your home
theater, 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
(Play) 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 home theater can switch to standby
with the remote control of the TV or other
HDMI-CEC devices.
• [System Audio Control] (System audio
control): If system audio control is enabled,
the audio of the connected device is
output through your home theater
speakers automatically when you play the
device.
• [Audio Input Mapping] (Audio input
mapping):If system audio control does not
work, map the connected device to the
correct audio input connector on your
home theater. (see 'Set up the audio' on
page 12)
Note
• To change the EasyLink control settings, press
(Home), select [Setup] > [EasyLink].
Enable EasyLink
1 Press (Home).
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [EasyLink] > [EasyLink] > [On] .
4 On your TV and other connected devices,
turn on HDMI-CEC control. For details, see
the user manual of the TV or other devices.
• On your TV, set the audio output to
'Amplier' (instead of TV speakers).
For details, see the TV user manual.
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Set up the audio
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 12) and
• on your TV, set the audio output to
"Amplier" (instead of TV speakers). For
details, see the TV user manual, and
• setup the EasyLink audio control.
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