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openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer´s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the
polarized or
grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10.
Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11.
Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
Ensure that the power outlet is always within
reach. If abnormal situations occur, fully
disconnect power: unplug the power cord
from the power outlet.
AC Polarized
Plug
12 .
13 .
Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14 .
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15.
Battery usage CAUTION – To
prevent battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury, property damage, or damage
to the unit:
● Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the unit.
● Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).
● Remove batteries when the unit is not used
for a long time.
Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
16. Apparatus shall n ot be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
17. Do not place any sources of danger
on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled
objects, lighted candles).
18. This product may contain lead and mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated
due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recyclinginformation, please contact your local authorities
or the Electronic Industries Alliance :
www.eiae.org.
This digital apparatus does not exceed
the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set
out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Français:
Cet appareil numérique n’emet pas de
bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de Class B prescrites dans
le Règlement sur le Brouillage
Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère
des Communications du Canada.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure or other unsafe operation.
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ou le non-respect des procédures ciincluses
peuvent se traduire par une
exposition dangereuse à l’irradiation.
ATENCIÓN
El uso de mando o ajustes o la ejecucción
de métodos que no sean los aquí descritos
puede ocasionar peligro de exposición a
radiación.
Declaration of Conformity
Model number: HTS3011
Trade Name: Philips
Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics
A Division of Philips Electronics
North America Corp.
P. O. Box 671539
Marietta, GA 30006-0026
1-800-PHILIPS (744-5477)
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and inside this laser product.
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AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
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All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard
(box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and
polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet.)
Your system consists of materials which can
be recycled and reused if disassembled by a
specialized company. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and
old equipment.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
DivX, DivX Ultra Certi ed, and associated
logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are
used under license.
Of cial DivX® Ultra Certi ed product.
Plays all versions of DivX® video (including
DivX® 6) with enhanced playback of DivX®
media les and the DivX® Media Format.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATI BLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE
ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN
CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD
DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS
REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATI BILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reserve engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
About recycling ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Product Overview
Main Unit ........................................................................................................................... 9
Remote Control .........................................................................................................10-12
Using the remote control ................................................................................................................................12
Step 1: Placing the speakers .............................................................................................................................13
Step 2: Connecting to TV ................................................................................................................................14
Option 1: Connecting to theVideo jack ................................................................................................14
Option 2: Connecting to a Progressive Scan TV or component video input ............................15
Option 3: Using an accessory RF modulator ......................................................................................16
Step 3: Connecting speakers and subwoofer .............................................................................................17
Step 4: Connecting the FM antenna ..............................................................................................................18
Step 5: Connecting the power cord ..............................................................................................................18
Connecting audio from other devices ..........................................................................................................19
Basic Setup
Getting Started ......................................................................................................... 20-24
Finding the correct viewing channel ............................................................................................................ 20
Switching to different play source ................................................................................................................ 20
Setting language preferences .....................................................................................................................21-22
On-screen display (OSD) language ........................................................................................................21
Audio, Subtitle and Menu language for DVD playback ...............................................................21-22
Setting up Progressive Scan feature ..............................................................................................................23
Setting the speakers’ channels ........................................................................................................................24
Playing a disc ....................................................................................................................................................... 25
Selecting various repeat /shuf e functions ...................................................................................................26
Other playback features for video discs (DVD/ VCD/SVCD) ..........................................................27-29
Using the Disc menu ..................................................................................................................................27
Viewing playback information ..................................................................................................................27
Playing a MP3/ WMA disc ............................................................................................................................... 30
Playing a JPEG image le (slide show) ...........................................................................................................31
Preview function ..........................................................................................................................................31
Playing music and photo les simultaneously .............................................................................................32
Playing a DivX
Setup Options
Setup Menu Options ................................................................................................. 33-40
Accessing the setup menu .........................................................................................................................33-40
General Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 34
Video Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 36-37
Radio Operations .......................................................................................................41-42
Tuning to radio stations ....................................................................................................................................41
Preset ting radio stations ..................................................................................................................................41
Using auto inst all .........................................................................................................................................41
Using automatic preset ..............................................................................................................................42
Using manual preset ...................................................................................................................................42
Selecting a preset radio station ......................................................................................................................42
Deleting a preset radio station .......................................................................................................................42
Others
Sound and Volume Controls .........................................................................................43
Volume control ...................................................................................................................................................43
Selecting digital sound ef fects .........................................................................................................................43
Other Features................................................................................................................ 44
Installing the latest software .......................................................................................................................... 44
WARNING!
This unit does not contain any userserviceable parts. Please leave all
maintenance work to quali ed
personnel.
Setup precautions
Finding a suitable location
– Place this unit on a at, hard and
stable surface. Never place the unit on a
carpet.
– Never place this unit on top of other
equipment that might heat it up (e.g.,
receiver or ampli er).
– Never put anything under this unit
(e.g., CDs, magazines).
– Install this unit near the AC outlet
where the AC power plug can be easily
reached.
Space for ventilation
– Place this unit in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent internal
heat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4”)
clearance from the rear and the top of
this unit and 5cm (2”) from the left and
right to prevent overheating.
Avoid high temperature, moisture,
water and dust
– This unit must not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
– Never place any object or items that
can damage this unit (e.g., liquid lled
objects, lighted candles).
Accessories supplied
– 1 subwoofer
– 2 front speakers
– 2 rear speakers
– 1 center speaker
– 1 remote control with batteries
– 1 composite video cable (yellow)
– 1 FM wire antenna
– Quick Start Guide
Cleaning discs
To clean a disc, use a micro bre cleaning
cloth and wipe the disc from the center
to the edge in a straight line.
CAUTION!
Never use solvents e.g. benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic sprays intended for discs.
About recycling
These operating instructions have been
printed on non-polluting paper. The
electronic equipment contains a large
number of materials that can be recycled.
If you are disposing of an old machine,
please take it to a recycling center.
Please observe the local regulations
regarding disposal of packaging materials,
exhausted batteries and old equipment.
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
C Close the cover.
D Point the remote control directly at the
remote sensor (iR) on the front panel.
E Select the source you wish to control by
pressing the AUX, RADIO or DISC
button on the remote control.
F Then select the desired function (for
example í, ë).
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the remote control
is not to be used for a long time.
– Never mix batteries (old and new
or carbon and alkaline, etc).
– Batteries contain chemical
substances, they should be disposed
of properly.
The Philips Home Theater System is
simple to install. However, proper system
placement is critical to ensure an
optimum sound experience.
A Place the front left and right speakers at
equal distances from the TV and at an
angle of approximately 45 degrees from
the listening position.
B Place the center speaker above the TV or
the main unit such that the center
channel’s sound is localized.
C Place the rear speakers at normal
listening ear level facing each other or
hang on the wall.
D Place the subwoofer at the corner of the
room. Otherwise, keep it at least one
metre away from the TV.
CENTER
FRONT
RIGHT
SUBWOOFER
Helpful Hints:
– The placement diagram shown here is
only a guideline that provides great system
performance. You may nd other placement
choices that are more suitable for your room
layout that provide the sound experience you
enjoy.
– To avoid magnetic interference, never
position the front speakers too close to your
TV.
– The rear speakers are labelled as REAR
LEFT or REAR RIGHT.
– The front speakers are labelled as
FRONT LEFT or FRONT RIGHT.
– For speaker setting, see ‘Getting Started Setting the speakers’ channels’.
This connection enables you to view the
video playback from this unit. You only
need to choose one of the options
below to make the video connection.
– For a standard TV, follow option 1.
– For a progressive scan TV, follow
option 2.
– For TV with only a single antenna
input jack, follow option 3.
Helpful Hint:
– It is important to connect this unit directly
to the TV in order to enjoy optimum video
quality.
– To hear the TV audio through this unit,
connect AUDIO IN-AUX jacks on the unit to
the audio output on your TV (cables not
supplied). Then press AUX until ‘AUX 1’ or
‘AUX 2’ is displayed on the front panel.
Option 1: Connecting to theVideo
jack
Use a composite video cable (yellow -
supplied) to connect the CVBS jack on
the main unit to the video input jack (or
labeled as A/V In, Video In, Composite or
Baseband) on the TV.
Option 2: Connecting to a
Progressive Scan TV or component
video input
The progressive scan video quality is only
available when using Y Pb Pr connection
and a progressive scan TV is required. It
provides superior picture quality when
watching DVD movies.
A Use the component video cables (red/
blue/green - not supplied) to connect the
Y Pb Pr jacks on the main unit to the
corresponding component video input
jacks (or labeled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or
YUV) on the TV.
It provides better picture quality.
B If your TV accepts progressive signals,
proceed to chapter ‘Getting Started Setting up Progressive Scan feature’ for
detailed progressive feature setup.
If your TV has only a single Antenna Input
jack (labeled as 75 ohm or RF In,) you
need an RF modulator in order to view
the DVD playback on the TV. See your
electronics retailer or contact Philips for
details about RF modulator availability and
operations.
A Use the supplied composite video cable
(yellow) to connect the CVBS jack on
the main unit to the video input jack on
the RF modulator.
B Use an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect ANTENNA OUT or TO TV jack
on the RF modulator to the ANTENNA
IN jack on the TV.
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C Connect the Antenna or Cable TV
service signal to the ANTENNA IN or
RF IN jack on the RF modulator. (It may
have been connected to your TV
previously. Disconnect it from the TV.)
to the matching jacks at the rear of the
main unit, Make sure that the colors of
the cables and jacks are matched.
Helpful Hint:
– To prevent unwanted noise, never place
the speakers too close to the main unit,
subwoofer, AC power adapter, TV or any
other radiation sources.
the FM 75 Ω socket. (For some models,
it has been connected in the factory.)
B Extend the FM antenna and x its ends to
the wall.
For better FM stereo reception, connect
an external FM antenna (not supplied).
Helpful Hints:
– Adjust the position of the antenna for
optimal reception.
– Position the antenna as far away as
possible from your TV, VCR or other
radiation source to prevent any unwanted
interference.
Step 5: Connecting the
power cord
After everything is connected
properly, connect the AC power
cord into the power outlet.
The standby LED on the main unit lights
up.
Helpful Hints:
– Refer to the type plate at the rear or
bottom of the product for identi cation and
supply ratings.
– Before making or changing any
connections, make sure that all the devices
are disconnected from the power outlet.
This unit provides analogue audio
connection. You can connect the audio
output from an audio/video device (e.g.
DVD Recorder, VCR, Cable/Satellite
Box, game console or TV) to the main
unit in order to enjoy the multi-channel
surround sound capabilities.
Optional Connections
DVD Recorder/VCR
Cable/Satellite Box
Use an audio cable (not supplied) to
connect the AUDIO IN-AUX1 or
AUDIO IN-AUX2 jacks on the main
unit to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the
connected device.
To listen to the audio output from this
connection, press AUX repeatedly until
‘AUX 1’ or ‘AUX 2’ is displayed on the
front panel.
If the language you want is not
available in the list, select { Others }.
Use the numeric keypad (0-9) on the
remote control to enter the 4-digit
language code ‘XXXX’ (see Language
Code page) and press OK to con rm.
E Repeat steps C ~ D for other settings.
Helpful Hints:
– During DVD playback, you can press the
AUDIO SYNC and SUBTITLE on the remote
control to change the audio and subtitle
languages respectively. However, this does
not change the default settings you have
made here.
– For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio/disc
menu language can only be changed via the
DVD disc menu.
(for Progressive Scan TV only)
The progressive scan displays twice the
number of frames per second than
interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV
system). With nearly double the number
of lines, progressive scan offers higher
picture resolution and quality.
Before you start...
Ensure that you have connected this unit
to a progressive scan TV (see ‘Option 2:
Connecting to a Progressive Scan TV or
component video input’.)
A Turn on the TV to the correct viewing
channel for this unit.
Make sure that the TVs progressive
scan mode is turned off (or set to
interlaced mode). Refer to your TVs user
manual.
B Turn on this unit and press DISC on the
remote control.
C Press OPTIONS on the remote control.
D Press repeatedly to select { Video
Setup }
icon, and press .
Video Setup
TV Type
TV Display
Progressive
Picture Setting
Closed Caption
Off
On
F Read the noti cation message on the TV
and con rm your action by selecting the
{ OK } in the menu and press OK.
There will be no picture on your TV
at this state until you have turned
on the progressive scan mode on
your TV.
G Turn on your TV progressive scan mode,
refer to your TVs user manual.
A message appears on the TV.
H Con rm your action by selecting the
{ OK } in the menu and press OK.
The setup is now completed and you
can start to enjoy the high quality picture.
If no picture is displayed
A Press ç on the main unit.
B Presson the remote control.
C Press AUDIO SYNC on the remote
control.
Helpful Hints:
– If a blank/distorted screen appears, wait
for 15 seconds for the auto recovery.
– There are some progressive scan TVs that
are not fully compatible with this unit,
resulting in an unnatural picture when
playing back a DVD VIDEO disc in the
progressive scan mode. In such a case, turn
off the progressive scan feature on this unit
and your TV.
You can adjust the delay times (center
and surround only) and volume level for
individual speakers. These adjustments let
you optimize the sound according to
your surroundings and setup.
Before you start...
Stop the disc playback by pressing x
button twice or remove the disc from
the disc tray. Otherwise, the settings are
not accessible.
A In disc mode, press OPTIONS on the
remote control.
B Press repeatedly to select { Audio
Setup }
C Select { Speakers Volume } and press
.
icon, and press .
Audio Setup
Speakers Volume
Speakers Delay
CD Upsampling
Audio Sync
Press OPTIONS to exit menu
Speakers Level Setup
Front Left
Front Right
Center
Subwoofer
Rear Left
Rear Right
Use keys to highlight { Speakers
E
Delay } and press .
Audio Setup
Speakers Volume
Speakers Delay
CD Upsampling
Audio Sync
Press OPTIONS to exit menu
Speakers Distance Setup
Center
Rear Left
Rear Right
0ms
0ms
0ms
F Use keys to set the delay times
(0 ms ~ 15 ms) for center and rear
speakers that best suit your surround
sound needs.
G Press OK to con rm.
Helpful Hints:
– A 1ms increase/decrease of delay time is
equivalent to 30 cm change in distance.
– Use the longer delay time settings when
the rear speakers are closer to the listener
than the front speakers.
– The test tone will be generated to help you
judge the sound level of each speaker.
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
D Use keys to set the volume level for
each speaker (-6dB ~ +6dB) and press
OK to con rm.
– Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs)
– Video CDs (VCDs)
– Super Video CDs (SVCDs)
– Finalized DVD Recordable (DVD±R),
DVD Rewritable (DVD±RW)
– Audio Compact Discs (CDs)
– MP3/ Windows Media™ Audio discs,
picture (Kodak, JPEG) les on
CD-R(W)
– ISO 9660/UDF format
– JPEG resolution support up to
3072 x 2048
– Supported sampling frequencies:
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
– Supported Bit-rates: 32~256 (kbps),
variable bit rates (average 128 kbps)
®
– DivX
– DivX
Region Codes for DVD discs
DVD discs and players are designed with
regional restrictions. Before playing a disc,
make sure the disc is for the same region
as the unit. The regional code for this unit
is indicated at the rear or bottom panel.
les on CD-R(W)/DVD+R(W):
®
3/4/5/6, DivX® Ultra
Notes:
– If the inhibit icon (ø or X) appears
on the TV when a button is pressed,
it means the function is not
available on the current disc or at
the current time.
– Never put any objects other than
discs on the disc tray. Doing so may
cause the unit to malfunction.
Playing a disc
A Press SOURCE repeatedly until ‘DISC’
appears on the display panel (or press
DISCon the remote control).
B Turn on the TV to the correct viewing
channel for this unit.
The blue DVD background screen
appears on the TV.
C Press ç to open the disc tray.
D Load a disc and press ç to close the disc
tray.
Make sure the disc label is facing up.
For double-sided discs, load the side
which you want to play facing up.
E Playback starts automatically.
See the following pages for more
playback options and features.
Helpful Hints:
– If you are having trouble playing a certain
disc, remove the disc and try a different one.
Improperly formatted discs cannot be played
on this unit.
– Some discs cannot be played on this unit
due to the con guration and characteristics
of the disc, or due to the condition of
recording and authoring software that was
used.
– If the message ‘Playback from the
beginning, pressí’ appears on the TV while
you load in a disc, you can press í to start
playback from the beginning.
– This is a power-saving feature, this unit
automatically switches to standby mode if
you do not press any buttons within 15
minutes after a disc has stopped playing.
– Screen saver starts automatically if the
disc playback is stopped for about 5 minutes.
Selecting various repeat/
shuf e functions
The available of the repeat play options
and shuf e play mode are vary depending
on the disc type.
While playing a disc, press
REPEAT (PROGRAM) on the remote
control repeatedly to choose a repeat or
shuf e play mode.
DVD
RPT ONE (repeat chapter)
RPT TT (repeat title)
SHUFFLE (random play)
RPT SHF (repeat random play)
RPT OFF (exit repeat mode)
VCD/SVCD/CD
RPT ONE (repeat track)
RPT ALL (repeat disc)
SHUFFLE (random play)
RPT SHF (repeat random play)
RPT OFF (exit repeat mode)
MP3/ Windows Media™ Audio/ DivX
RPT ONE (repeat track)
RPT ALL/FLD (repeat folder)
SHUFFLE (random play)
RPT OFF (exit repeat mode)
Helpful Hint:
– Repeat playback is not possible on VCDs /
Other playback features
for video discs (DVD/VCD/
SVCD)
DISC
BACK
MENU
SUBTITLE
Note:
The operating features described here
might not be possible for certain discs.
Always refer to the instructions supplied
with the discs.
Using the Disc menu
Depending on the disc format, a menu
may appear on the TV screen once you
load the disc.
To select a playback feature or item
Use keys or numeric keypad
0-9 on the remote control, then press
OK to start playback.
To access or remove the menu
Press DISC on the remote control.
INFO
OPTIONS
AUDIO SYNC
Viewing playback information
This unit can display the disc playback
information (for example, title or chapter
number, audio/subtitle language) and a
number of operations can be done
without interrupting disc playback.
A During playback, press INFO.
A list of available disc information
appears on the TV.
DVD
Menu
Title
Chapter
Audio
Subtitle
Bitrate 7
01/01
02/99
2ch Chi
Off
Title Elapsed
VCD/SVCD
Menu
Track
Disc Time
Track Time
Repeat
Bitrate 8
09/16
1:16:05
0:04:32
Off
Total Elapsed
B Use keys to view the information
and press OK to access.
C Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to input
the number/time or use keys to
make the selection.
D Press OK to con rm.
Playback changes according to the
chosen time or to the selected title/
chapter/track.
This option allows you to zoom and pan
through the picture on the TV.
A During playback, press ZOOM
repeatedly to select a different zoom
factor.
Playback continues.
B Use keys to pan through the
enlarged image.
C Press ZOOM repeatedly to return to
the original size.
Changing subtitle language
This operation works only on DVDs with
multiple subtitle languages. You can
change the language you want while
playing a DVD.
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select
different subtitle languages.
Switching camera angles
This option is only available on DVDs
that contain sequences recorded from
different camera angles. This allows you
to view the picture from different angles.
A During playback, press INFO.
Playback information menu appears.
B Press to highlight ‘ANGLE’ option in
the menu.
C If different camera angles choices are
available, press and use the numeric
keypad 0-9 to select.
Changing sound track language
This operation works only on DVDs with
multiple sound track languages, or VCDs/
SVCDs with multiple audio channels.
For DVD
Press AUDIO SYNC repeatedly to
select the available audio languages.
For VCD and SVCD
Press AUDIO SYNC repeatedly to
select the available audio channels
provided by the disc (STEREO, MONO
LEFT, MONO RIGHT or MIX MONO).
Setting the delay times for audio
playback
This feature allows you to adjust the
audio delay times if the video playback is
slower than the audio output streams,
hence resulting in ‘Lip-sync’. The only
way to correct ‘Lip-sync’ error caused by
delayed video is to delay audio by an
equal amount.
A Press and hold AUDIO SYNC until
‘Audio Sync’ appears on the TV.
B Within ve seconds, use the VOL+-
to set the audio output delay times
(0 ~ 200 ms).
If the volume control is not used
within ve seconds, it resumes its normal
volume control function.
Helpful Hint:
– Set your preferred default AUDIO SYNC
setting in the setup menu, see ‘Setup Menu
Options - { Audio Setup > Audio Sync } for
details.’
Playback Control (PBC) playback allows
you to play VCDs/SVCDs interactively,
following the menu on the display. The
PBC feature on this unit is turned on by
default.
For VCDs with PBC feature
(version 2.0 only) and SVCDs
During playback (PBC ON mode only),
press MENU (BACK) to return to PBC
menu.
Helpful Hint:
– Set your preferred default PBC setting in
the setup menu, see ‘Setup Menu Options { Preferences > PBC } for details.’
Preview function (VCD/SVCD only)
This function allows you to preview the
contents of a VCD/SVCD.
Press DISC.
A
Select Digest Type:
Track Digest
Disc Interval
Track Interval
{ Track Interval }
View the content of a single track in six
thumbnail pictures. It divides a single
track into six portions at regular intervals
and displays them on one screen.
This option is only available during
playback mode.
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Exit Menu
To go to the previous or next page, press
í / ë.
To return to the main menu, select
{ Menu } on the screen and press OK.
Press OK on the selected thumbnail
picture to start playback from there.
C To exit the preview menu, select
{ Exit } on the screen and press OK.
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B Use keys to select one of the
following options and press OK.
{ Track Digest }
View six different tracks on one screen
each time. It allows you to have a quick
glance at all the tracks on the disc.
{ Disc Interval }
View the whole disc in six thumbnail
pictures. It divides a disc into six portions
at regular intervals and displays them on
one screen.
folders, use keys to select a desired
folder and press OK to open the folder.
C Use keys to select a le and press
OK to start playback.
Playback starts from the selected le
and continue till the end of the folder.
Disc
During playback;
Pressí / ë to playback another l e in
the current folder.
Press m / M to fast reverse/forward
search for a track.
To select another folder from the
current disc, press repeatedly to
highlight ‘Previous’ folder and press OK
to return to the root menu.
D To stop playback, press x.
Helpful Hints:
– You can set to display or skip the folders
when you load a MP3/JPEG disc. Press
OPTIONS, then go to { Preferences > MP3/
JPEG NAV }.
– Only the rst session of a multi-session CD
will be played back.
– It is normal to experience an occasional
‘skip’ while listening to your MP3/WMA disc
due to poor clarity of digital contents during
internet downloading.
– If any special characters are present in the
MP3/WMA track name (ID3) or album
name, it might not be displayed correctly on
the screen because this unit does not support
the characters.
Turn on your TV to the correct Video In
channel. See ‘Finding the correct viewing
channel’ for details.
A Load a JPEG photo CD (or Kodak Picture
CD).
For a Kodak disc, the slide show
begins automatically.
For a JPEG disc, the picture menu
appears on the TV. Press u to start the
slide-show playback.
Helpful Hint:
– It may require longer time to display the
disc content due to the large number of
songs/pictures compiled into the disc.
Supported le format:
– The le extension has to be ‘*.JPG’ and
not ‘*.JPEG’.
– This unit can only display digital camera
pictures according to the JPEG-EXIF
format, typically used by almost all digital
cameras. It cannot display progressive
JPEG, Motion JPEG, or pictures in
formats other than JPEG, or sound clips
associated with pictures.
You can create a musical slide show
playback if the disc contains both the
MP3/WMA music and JPEG picture les.
A Load a disc that contains both MP3/WMA
and JPEG les.
B Use keys to select a MP3/WMA le
from the disc menu and press OK to
start playback.
C During MP3/WMA playback, use
keys to select a JPEG le from
the disc menu and press OK.
Slideshow begins and continues till the
end of the photo folder or album.
To return to the menu, press MENU
(BACK),
D To stop simultaneous playback, press x
twice.
Playing a DivX® disc
You can only play those DivX® videos
that were rented or purchased using the
®
registration code of this unit (see
DivX
‘Setup Menu Options - { General Setup >
DivX(R) VOD Code }’ for details.)
A Load a DivX
B Use keys to navigate to the le
you want to play.
C Press OK to start playback.
During playback;
If the DivX® disc has multilingual subtitles,
you can press SUBTITLE on the
remote control to change the subtitle
language.
If the DivX
tracks, you can press AUDIO SYNC on
the remote control to change the audio
stream.
Use m / M keys on the remote
control to perform fast reverse/forward
search.
Press INFO repeatedly until the Time
Search menu appears, key in the time
where playback should start.
Playback skips to the time entered.
®
disc.
®
title has different audio
Helpful Hints:
– Subtitle les with the following le name
extensions (.srt, .smi, .sub, .ssa, .ass) are
supported but do not appear on the le
navigation menu.
– The subtitle le name has to be the same
as the le name of the movie.
– The subtitle can only be displayed up to an
average of 45 characters.
General Setup(underlined options are the factory default settings)
Disc Lock
Display Dim
OSD Language
Screen Saver
Sleep
Not all discs are rated or coded by the disc maker. You can
prevent play of speci c discs with the disc lock function. Up to 40
discs can be locked.
{ Lock } – To block the playback of the current disc.
Subsequent access to a locked disc requires a
six-digit password. The default password is
‘136900’ (see { Preferences > Password } for
details).
{ Unlock } – All discs can be played.
Select the brightness of this unit’s display panel.
{ 100% } – Full brightness.
{ 70% } – Medium brightness.
{ 40% } – Dimmest display. This switches off all LEDs and
icons on the front display panel of this unit.
Select the menu language for this unit’s on-screen display.
The screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding
exposure to a static image for too long.
{ On } – Switch to TV screen saver mode when
playback has been stopped or paused for
about5 minutes.
{ Off } – Disable the screen saver function.
The sleep timer enables the unit to switch to standby mode
automatically after a preset time.
{ 15/30/45/60 mins } – Select the preset minutes for switching
Philips provides you with the DivX
registration code that allows you to rent or purchase videos from
DivX® VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. All the downloaded
videos from DivX® VOD can only be played back on this unit.
to see the registration code and press OK to exit.
®
VOD (Video On Demand)
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Setup Menu Options (continued)
Audio Setup (underlined options are the factory default settings)
Speakers Volume
Access the speaker’s level setup menu. Use keys to adjust
the volume level for each connected speaker between -6dB to
See ‘Getting Started - Setting the speakers’ channels’.
+6dB.
Speakers Delay
Access the speaker’s distance setup menu. Use keys to set
the delay times for the center and rear speakers based on the
listening position and distance.
See ‘Getting Started - Setting
the speakers’ channels’.
Note: 1 ms increase/decrease of delay time is equivalent to one (1) foot
change in distance. Use the longer delay time settings when the rear
speakers are closer to the listener than the front speakers.
CD Upsampling
This feature enables you to convert the music CD to a
higher sampling rate using sophisticated digital signal
processing for better sound quality.
{ Off } – Turn off CD-upsampling.
{ 88.2 kHz (X2) } – To convert the sampling rate of the
CDs twice as high as the original rate.
Notes:
This function is not available if you switches to Multi-channel mode.
–
If you press SURROUND on the remote control, it turns off the
–
CD upsampling feature.
Audio Sync
This feature allows you to adjust the audio delay times if the
video playback is slower than the audio output streams.
Use keys to set the delay times for the audio output
Video Setup(underlined options are the factory default settings)
TV Type
TV Display
Progressive
Select the color system that matches the connected TV. It
enables playback of a different type of disc (NTSC or Multi disc)
on this unit.
{ NTSC } – For NTSC-system TV.
{ Multi } – For TV that is compatible with both
PAL and NTSC.
The picture shape can be adjusted to t your TV.
{ 4:3 Pan Scan } – For a full-height
picture with the
sides trimmed.
{ 4:3 Letter Box } – For a ‘wide-screen’
display with black bars
on the top and bottom.
{ 16:9 Wide Screen } – For wide-screen TV
(frame ratio 16:9).
Before enabling the progressive scan feature, you must ensure that
your TV can accept progressive signals (a progressive scan TV is
required) and that you have connected this unit to your TV using
the Y Pb Pr. See ‘Getting Started > Setting up Progressive Scan
feature’ for details.
{ Off } – Turn off the progressive scan mode.
{ On } – Turn on progressive scan mode.
Read the instructions on the TV and con rm
your action by pressing OK on the remote
control.
Picture Setting
This unit provides three prede ned sets of picture color settings
and one personal setting which you can de ne yourself.
{ Standard } – Original color setting.
{ Bright } – Vibrant color setting.
{ Soft } – Warm color setting.
{ Personal } – Select this to personalize the picture color
Personal Picture Setup
Brightness
Contrast
Tint
Color
setting. Use keys to adjust to the setting
that best suits your personal preference and
press OK to con rm. For an average setting,
select { 0 }.
Video Setup(underlined options are the factory default settings)
Closed Caption
This feature is only available if the disc contains of special video
signal data. It shows sound effects on the screen if your TV
supports this feature, such as ‘phone ringing’ and ‘footsteps.’
{ On } – Turn on closed caption feature.
{ Off } – Turn off closed caption feature.
Preferences(underlined options are the factory default settings)
Audio
Subtitle
Disc Menu
Parental
Select the preferred audio language for DVDs with multiple
sound tracks.
Select the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback.
Select the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback.
Note: If the selected audio/subtitle/disc menu language is not available on
the DVD, the disc’s default language will be used instead.
This is to prohibit viewing of discs that had exceeded the limits
you set. It works only on the DVDs with parental level assigned
to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc.
1) Use keys to select a rating level from 1 to 8 and press
OK.
2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 on the remote control to
enter your six-digit password.
Notes:
– The ratings are country-dependent (‘1’ is considered material that is
least offensive and ‘8’ is most offensive). To disable parental controls and
allow all discs to play, select ‘8’.
– Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating though the movie rating
may be printed on the disc cover. The rating level feature does not
prohibit playback of such discs. VCD, SVCD and CD have no level
indication, so parental control has no effect on these type of discs.
– DVDs that are rated higher than the level you selected will not be
played unless you enter the same six-digit password.
PBC
Play Back Control feature is applicable for VCD/SVCD only. It
allows you to play Video CDs (2.0) interactively, following the
menu on the display.
{ On } – The index menu (if available) appears on the
Preferences (underlined options are the factory default settings)
Default
Press OK to con rm the default reset.
Version Info
Press OK to display the software version of this unit.
This feature enables you to reset all the setup menu options and
your personal settings to the factory defaults, except your
password for the Disc Lock and Parental.
This shows you informations about the current version of the
software installed in this unit. You may require this information
for future online rmware upgrade.
Ensure that FM antenna is connected to
the main unit. (For some models, it has
been connected in the factory.) Extend
the FM antenna and x its ends to the
wall.
FM antenna
Helpful Hints:
– For better FM stereo reception, connect an
external FM antenna (not supplied.)
– Position the antenna as far away as
possible from your TV, VCR or other
radiation source to prevent any unwanted
interference.
Tuning to radio stations
A Press SOURCE repeatedly until ‘FM’
appears on the display panel (or press
RADIO on the remote control).
B Press / on the remote control to
start tuning.
The frequency indication starts to
change until a radio station with suf cient
signal strength is found.
Presetting radio stations
You can store up to 40 FM preset radio
stations in the memory. There are three
different ways to program the radio
stations:
– Using auto install (for rst time setup
only)
– Using automatic preset
– Using manual preset
Helpful Hints:
– This unit exits presetting mode if no
button is pressed within 20 seconds.
– If no stereo signal is detected or less than
5 ( ve) stations are detected during radio
installation, ‘CHECK ANTENNA’ appears.
Using auto install
When you access the ‘RADIO’ mode for
the very rst time, you will be prompted
to install the radio stations. With this
feature, you can install all the available
radio station automatically with one
touch of button.
RADIO
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C Repeat step B if necessary until you nd
the desired radio station
D To ne-tune the reception of a weak
station, press / brie y and
repeatedly until an optimal reception is
found.
Philips provides software upgrades to
make sure that this unit is compatible
with the newest formats. To check the
updates, compare the current software
version of this unit with the latest
software version available at the Philips
website.
A Press OPTIONS to select
{ Preferences } menu.
B Select { Version Info }, and press OK to
check the software version of this unit.
Preferences
Disc Menu
Parental
PBC
MP3/JPEG Nav
Password
DivX Subtitle
Default
Version Info
Press OPTIONS to exit menu
C Write down the version number, then
press OPTIONS to exit the menu.
D Go to www.philips.com/support to check
the latest software version available for
this unit.
E If the latest software version is higher
than the software version of this unit,
download it and store onto a CD-R.
F Insert the CD-R to this unit and con rm
upgrade operation.
Note:
Never unplug or turn off this unit
during the upgrade.
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty. Never open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, rst check the points listed below before taking the system for repair.
If you are unable to solve a problem by following these instructions, consult your dealer or
Philips for help.
Problem (General) Solution
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No picture.
Completely distorted picture
or black/white picture.
No sound or distorted sound.
No surround sound effect
from the speakers.
– Refer to your TVs manual for correct Video In
channel selection. Change the TV channel until you
see the DVD screen.
– Press DISC to select disc mode.
– If this happens when you turn on the progressive scan
feature, wait for 15 seconds for the auto recover or
switch to the default mode as below:
1) Press ç to open the disc tray.
2) Press on the remote control.
3) Press AUDIO SYNC on the remote control.
– Check the video connection.
– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may
appear. This is not a malfunction.
– The disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
– Adjust the volume.
– Check the speaker connections and settings.
– Make sure that the audio cables are connected and
press the correct source button (for example, AUX) to
choose the device that you want to hear through this
unit.
– Press SURROUND to select a correct surround
sound setting.
– For playback of DTS track, press AUDIO SYNC to
select other audio track.
– Make sure that the source you are playing is recorded
or broadcast in surround sound (Dolby Digital, etc).
- FTC* output power: 120W
Frequency Response: 180 Hz – 18 kHz / ±3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 60 dB (A-weighted)
Input Sensitivity
- AUX 1: 400 mV
- AUX 2: 400 mV
* (1% THD 1kHz)
RADIO
Tuning Range: FM 87.5-108 MHz
(100 kHz)
26 dB Quieting
Sensitivity: FM 22 dBf
IF Rejection Ratio: FM 60 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: FM 50 dB
Harmonic Distortion: FM Mono 3%
FM Stereo 3%
Frequency Response FM 180 Hz–10 kHz / ±6 dB
Stereo Separation FM 26 dB (1 kHz)
Stereo Threshold FM 29 dB
DISC
Laser Type Semiconductor
Disc Diametre 12cm / 8cm
Video Decoding MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 /
/ DivX 3/4/5/6, Ultra
Video DAC 12 Bits
Signal System PAL / NTSC
Video Format 4:3 / 16:9
Video S/N 56 dB
Composite Video
Output 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
Frequency Response 4 Hz–20 kHz (44.1 kHz)
4 Hz–22 kHz (48 kHz)
4 Hz–44 kHz (96 kHz)
PCM IEC 60958
Dolby Digital IEC 60958, IEC 61937
MAIN UNIT
Power Supply Rating: 120 V; 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 40 W
Dimensions: 460 x 55 x 332 (mm)
(w x h x d)
Weight: 2.58 kg
FRONT AND REAR SPEAKERS
System: Full range satellite
Impedance: 4 Ω
Speaker drivers: 3” full range speaker
Frequency response: 150 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions: 100 x 95.5 x 83.5 (mm)
(w x h x d)
Weight: 0.47 kg/each
CENTRE SPEAKER
System: Full range satellite
Impedance: 8 Ω
Speaker drivers: 3” full range speaker
Frequency response: 150 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions: 100 x 99.5 x 83.5 (mm)
(w x h x d)
Weight: 0.52 kg
SUBWOOFER
Impedance: 8 Ω
Speaker drivers: 165 mm (6.5”) woofer
Frequency response: 40 Hz – 150 Hz
Dimensions: 131 x 315.5 x 386 (mm)
(w x h x d)
Weight: 3.6 kg
Speci cations subject to change without prior
notice.
turned into numbers. Analogue sound is
available ifyou use the AUDIO LEFT/RIGHT.
These red and white jacks send audio
through two channels, the left and right.
Aspect ratio: Aspect ratio refers to the
length to height ratio of TV screens. The
ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio
of a high-de nition or wide TV is 16:9. The
letter box allows you to enjoy a picture with
a wider perspective on a standard 4:3 screen.
DivX®: The DivX® code is a patent-pending,
MPEG-4 based video compression
technology, developed by DivX® Networks,
Inc., that can shrink digital video to sizes
small enough to be transported over the
internet, while maintaining high visual quality.
Dolby Digital: A surround sound system
developed by Dolby Laboratories containing
up to six channels of digital audio (front left
and right, surround left and right, center and
subwoofer).
AUDIO IN jacks: Red and white jacks on
the back of the unit that receive audio from
another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).
Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold
a given length of music; measured in kilobits
per second, or kbps. Or, the speed at which
you record. Generally, the higher the bit
rate, or the higher the recording speed, the
better the sound quality. However, higher bit
rates use more space on a disc.
Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music
piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles.
A title is composed of several chapters. Each
chapter is assigned a chapter number
enabling you to locate the chapter you want.
Component video: Jacks on the back of
the unit that send out high-quality video to a
TV that has component video input jacks (R/
G/B, Y/Pb/Pr, etc.).
Composite video (CVBS): A single video
signal commonly used in most consumer
video products.
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for
allowing a selection of images, sounds,
subtitles, multi-angles, etc., recorded on a
DVD.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II: It is an
improved matrix decoding technology that
provides better spatiality and directionality
on Dolby Surround programme material,
provides a convincing three dimensional
sound eld on conventional stereo music
recordings and is ideally suited to bring the
surround experience to automotive sound.
While conventional surround programming
is fully compatible with Dolby Surround Pro
Logic II decoders, soundtracks will be able to
be encoded speci cally to take full advantage
of Pro Logic II playback, including separate
left and right surround channels. (Such
material is also compatible with conventional
Pro Logic decoders).
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection) is a speci cation that provides a
secure transmission of digital contents
between different devices (to prevent
unauthorized copyright).
JPEG: A very common digital still picture
format. A still-picture data compression
system proposed by the Joint Photographic
Expert Group, which features small decrease
in image quality in spite of its high
compression ratio. Files are recognized by
their le extension ‘JPG or JPEG’.
MP3: A le format with a sound data
compression system. ‘MP3’ is the
abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts
Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer3. By
using the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW
can contain about 10 times more data than a
regular CD.
MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group. A
collection of compression systems for digital
audio and video.
PBC: Playback Control. A system of
navigating a Video CD/Super VCD through
on-screen menus recorded onto the disc.
You can enjoy interactive playback and
searching.
Progressive Scan: The progressive scan
displays twice the number of frames per
second than in an ordinary TV system. It
offers higher picture resolution and quality.
Region code: A system allowing discs to be
played only in the region designated. This
unit will only play discs that have compatible
region codes. You can nd the region code
of your unit by looking at the product label.
Some discs are compatible with more than
one region (or ALL regions).
Glossary (cont inued )
English
Surround: A system for creating realistic
three dimensional sound elds full of realism
by arranging multiple speakers around the
listener.
Title: The longest section of a movie or
music feature on DVD. Each title is assigned
a title number, enabling you to locate the
title you want.
WMA: Windows Media™ Audio. Refers to
an audio compression technology developed
by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be
encoded by using Windows Media Player
version 9 or Windows Media Player for
Windows XP. Files are recognized by their
le extension ‘WMA’.
PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth
below.
WHO IS COVERED:
Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the person receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and
workmanship as based on the date of original purchase
(“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer. The original
sales receipt showing the product name and the purchase date
from an authorized retailer is considered such proof.
WHAT IS COVERED:
The Philips warranty covers new products if a defect in material
or workmanship occurs and a valid claim is received by Philips
within the Warranty Period. At its option, Philips will either (1)
repair the product at no charge, using new or refurbished
replacement parts, or (2) exchange the product with a product
that is new or which has been manufactured from new, or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent or most
comparable to the original product in Philips current inventory,
or (3) refund the original purchase price of the product.
Philips warrants replacement products or parts provided under
this warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from
the date of the replacement or repair for ninety (90) days or for
the remaining portion of the original product’s warranty,
whichever provides longer coverage for you. When a product or
part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property
and the replaced item becomes Philips’ property. When a refund
is given, your product becomes Philips’ property.
Note: Any product sold and identified as refurbished or
renewed carries a ninety (90) day limited warranty.
Replacement product can only be sent if all warranty
requirements are met. Failure to follow all requirements
can result in delay.
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This Limited Warranty applies only to the new products manufactured by or for Philips that can be identified by the trademark,
trade name, or logo affixed to it. This Limited Warranty does not
apply to any non-Philips hardware product or any software, even
if packaged or sold with the product. Non-Philips manufacturers,
suppliers, or publishers may provide a separate warranty for their
own products packaged with the bundled product.
Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs,
data, or other information stored on any media contained within
the product, or any non-Philips product or part not covered by
this warranty. Recovery or reinstallation of programs, data or
other information is not covered under this Limited Warranty.
This warranty does not apply (a) to damage caused by accident,
abuse, misuse, neglect, misapplication, or non-Philips product, (b)
to damage caused by service performed by anyone other than
Philips or Philips Authorized Service Location, (c) to a product or
a part that has been modified without the written permission of
Philips, or (d) if any Philips serial number has been removed or
defaced, or (e) product, accessories or consumables sold “AS IS”
without warranty of any kind by including refurbished Philips
product sold “AS IS” by some retailers.
This Limited Warranty does not cover:
• Shipping charges to return defective product to Philips.
• Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls on the product, and installation or
repair of antenna/signal source systems outside of the product.
• Product repair and/or part replacement because of improper
installation or maintenance, connections to improper voltage
supply, power line surge, lightning damage, retained images or
screen markings resulting from viewing fixed stationary content for extended periods, product cosmetic appearance items
due to normal wear and tear, unauthorized repair or other
cause not within the control of Philips.
• Damage or claims for products not being available for use, or
for lost data or lost software.
• Damage from mishandled shipments or transit accidents when
returning product to Philips.
• A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable
it to operate in any country other than the country for which
it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or
repair of products damaged by these modifications.
• A product used for commercial or institutional purposes
(including but not limited to rental purposes).
• Product lost in shipment and no signature verification receipt
can be provided.
• Failure to operate per Owner’s Manual.
TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN THE U.S.A., PUERTO
RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS…
Contact Philips Customer Care Center at:
1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477)
TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN CANADA…
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477) - (English or Spanish
Speaking)
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CONSUMER. PHILIPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT
IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS
WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.