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Contents

1 Important 3

Safety 3 Care for your product 4 Care of the environment 4

2 Your home theater 5

Main unit 5 Connectors 5 Remote control 6

3 Connect and set up 8

Connect speakers 8 Connect to TV 9 Connect audio from TV and other

devices 10 Set up speakers 11 Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control) 11

4 Use your home theater 13

Choose sound 13 Discs 13 USB storage devices 14 DivX 15 Audio, video, and picture options 16 Radio 17 MP3 player 17

Create MP3 les 18

8 Troubleshooting 26

9 Notice 28

10 Language code 29

11 Index 30

5 Change settings 19

Picture 19 Sound 19 Language 20 Parental control 20 Energy saving 21 Apply factory settings 22

6 Update software 23

Check software version 23 Update software through USB or CD-R 23

7 Productspecications 24

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1 Important

Read and understand all instructions before you use your home theater. If damage is caused by failure to follow instructions, the warranty does not apply.

Safety

Riskofelectricshockorre!

• 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.

• 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.

Riskofshortcircuitorre!

• 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.

Riskofinjuryordamagetothehometheater!

• 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.

Riskofoverheating!

• Never install this product in a conned

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.

Riskofcontamination!

• 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.

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

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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.

Care for your product

Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products and batteries. The correct disposal of these products helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health. Your product contains batteries, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries. The correct disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health. Please visit www.recycle.philips.com for additional information on a recycling center in your area.

• 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 microber 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.

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2 Your home

theater

Congratulations on your purchase, and

welcome to Philips! To fully benet from the

support that Philips offers, register your home theater at www.philips.com/welcome.

Main unit

a Disc compartment b Display panel c (Open/Close)

Open or close the disc compartment, or eject the disc.

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.

Connectors

This section includes an overview of the connectors available on your home theater.

Front

a (USB)

Audio, video or picture input from a USB storage device.

b MUSIC iLINK

Audio input from an MP3 player.

Back connectors

a SPEAKERS

Connect to the supplied speakers and subwoofer.

b HDMI OUT (ARC)

Connect to the HDMI input on the TV.

c OPTICAL

Connect to an optical audio output on the TV or a digital device.

d VIDEO OUT

Connect to the composite video input on the TV.

e AUDIO IN-AUX

Connect to an analog audio output on the TV or an analog device.

f ANTENNA FM

Fixed FM antenna.

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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 (Open/Close)

Open or close the disc compartment, or eject the disc.

c Source buttons

• DISC: Switch to disc source.Access or exit the disc menu when you play a disc.

• AUDIO SOURCE: Select an audio input source.

• RADIO: Switch to FM radio.

• USB: Switch to USB storage device.

d Navigation buttons

• Navigate menus.

• In video mode, press left or right to

fast backward or fast forward; press up or down to slow forward or slow backward.

• In radio mode, press left or right to search a radio station; press up or

down to ne tune a radio frequency.

e OK

Conrm an entry or selection.

f BACK

Return to a previous menu screen.

g / (Previous/Next)

• Skip to the previous or next track, chapter or le.

• In radio mode, select a preset radio

station.

h (Mute)

Mute or restore volume.

i VOL +/-

Increase or decrease volume.

j SOUND

Select a sound mode.

k Numeric buttons

Select an item to play.

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l ANGLE

Select video scenes recorded in different camera angels.

m REPEAT / PROGRAM

• Select or turn off repeat mode.

• In radio mode, set a radio station.

n REPEAT A-B

Mark two points within a chapter or track to repeat play, or turn off the repeat mode.

o CREATE MP3/ZOOM

• Access the create MP3 menu.

• Zoom into a video scene or picture.

Press the Navigation buttons (left/ right) to select a zoom factor.

p SCREEN FIT

Fit the picture format to the TV screen.

q SUBTITLE

Select subtitle language for video.

r AUDIO SYNC

• Select an audio language or channel.

• Press and hold to access audio delay

setting, then press +/- to delay the audio to match the video.

s SURR

Select surround sound or stereo sound.

t (Stop)

Stop play.

u (Play/Pause)

Start, pause or resume play.

v INFO

Access more play options while playing a disc or a USB storage device.

w SETUP

Access or exit the setup menu.

x SLEEP

Switch the home theater to standby mode after the elapsed time.

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3 Connect and set

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 identication 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).

Note

• Surround sound depends on factors such as room

shape and size, type of wall and ceiling, windows and

reective 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):

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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

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 and the home theater. (see 'Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control)' on page 11)

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.

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

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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 10).

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 11)

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)

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 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.

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-denition

video.

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 10).

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.

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 9).

Option 1: Connect audio through a digital optical cable

Best quality audio

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

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