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HTB9550D
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 7
Connectors 7
4 Connect and set up 9
Connect speakers 9
Connect to TV 11
Connect digital devices through HDMI 12
Connect audio from TV and other
devices 12
Set up speakers 13
Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control) 14
Connect and set up a home network 15
5 Use your home theater 17
Access the home menu 17
Discs 18
Data les 19
USB storage devices 20
Audio, video, and picture options 21
Radio 22
MP3 player 23
Smartphone control 23
Internet radio 25
Multiview 25
Browse PC through DLNA 25
Choose sound 27
6 Change settings 28
Language settings 28
Picture and video settings 29
Audio settings 29
Parental control settings 29
Display settings 29
Energy saving settings 30
Speaker settings 30
Restore default settings 30
7 Update software 31
Check software version 31
Update software through USB 31
Update software through the Internet 32
Update the onscreen help 32
8 Productspecications 33
9 Troubleshooting 37
10 Notice 40
Copyright 40
Open source software 40
RMVB end user agreement (Asia
Pacic and China only) 40
Compliance 41
Trademarks 41
11 Language code 43
12 Index 44
1EN
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.
2 EN
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.
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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.
• 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.
3D health warning
• 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.
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.
• 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.
4 EN
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.
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.
• DOCK for iPod: This feature is not
available on this version.
• HELP: Access the onscreen help.
•
SOURCE: Select an audio input
source or radio source.
c
(Home)
Access the home menu.
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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.
• 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) / (Open/Close)
• Stop play.
• Press and hold for three seconds to
open or close the disc compartment.
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.
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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.
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
(Open/Close)
Open or close the disc compartment.
g Display panel
h Disc compartment
Connectors
This section includes an overview of the
connectors available on your home theater.
Front connectors
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.
a (USB)
Audio, video or picture input from a USB
storage device.
b MUSIC iLINK
• Audio input from an MP3 player with
3.5mm jack.
• Connect to auto calibration
microphone.
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Rear left
a SPEAKERS
Connect to the supplied speakers.
b TO SUBWOOFER
Connect to the supplied subwoofer.
Rear center
e LAN
Connect to the LAN input on a
broadband modem or router.
f SD CARD FOR VOD/BD-LIVE ONLY
(Not available in China)
Slot for SD card. The SD card is used to
access BD-Live only.
g VIDEO-VIDEO OUT
Connect to the composite video input on
the TV.
h DOCK for iPod
This feature is not available on this version.
Rear right
a DIGITAL IN-COAXIAL
Connect to a coaxial audio output on the
TV or a digital device.
b DIGITAL IN-OPTICAL
Connect to an optical audio output on the
TV or a digital device.
c Wireless Rear Audio
Connect to a Philips wireless module.
(Model: Philips RWSS9512, optionally
available in your region)
d AUDIO IN-AUX
Connect to an analog audio output on the
TV or an analog device.
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g
h
a ANTENNA FM 75
Signal input from an antenna, cable or
satellite.
b HDMI IN1 / HDMI IN2
Connect to the HDMI output on a digital
device.
c HDMI OUT (ARC)TO TV
Connect to the HDMI input on the TV.
Subwoofer connectors
a Voltageselector(ForAsiaPaciconly)
Switch the voltage selector to the local
power line voltage.
b AC MAINS~
Connect to the power supply.
c (Power indicator)
When the power is on, the power
indicator turns red.
d (Switch on-off)
Press to switch the power on or off.
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).
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Note
Surround sound depends on factors such as room
•
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.
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.
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. (Model: Philips
RWSS9512, optionally available in your
region)
1 Connect the wireless transmitter to the
Wireless Rear Audio connector on your
home theater.
2 Connect the rear speakers to the wireless
receiver.
3 Connect the wireless receiver to the
power supply.
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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 14)
3 If you cannot hear the TV audio through
your home theater, set up the audio
manually. (see 'Set up the audio' on page
15)
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 12).
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 14)
4 If you cannot hear the TV audio through
your home theater, set up the audio
manually. (see 'Set up the audio' on page
15)
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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.
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-denition
video.
TV
1 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.
2 Connect an audio cable to hear the TV
audio through your home theater (see
'Connect audio from TV and other devices'
on page 12).
3 When you watch TV programs, press
SOURCE on your home theater
repeatedly to select the correct audio
input.
4 When you watch videos, switch your TV to
the correct video input. For details, see the
TV user manual.
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 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 15)
• 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.
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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 11).
Option 1: Connect audio through a
digital optical cable
Best quality audio
TV
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.
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.
Option 2: Connect audio through a
digital coaxial cable
Good quality audio
1 Using a coaxial cable, connect the
COAXIAL 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.
Set up speakers
When you set up your home theater for
the rst time, the setup menu prompts you
to set up your speakers for surround sound
experience. If you move your speakers, or
change the layout or room, set up your
speakers again in one of the following ways:
• Automatic setup: Set up the speakers
automatically by using a calibration
microphone.
• Manual setup: Set up the speakers manually
through the home theater setup menu.
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.
Automatic calibration
When you turn on your home theater for the
rst time, the setup menu prompts you to
calibrate your speakers for the best surround
sound. If you move the speakers, use the
calibration microphone to calibrate the sound
again.
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