PHILIPS HTS3251 User Manual

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HTS3251

Contents

5 Change settings 16

Language settings 16

1 Important 2

Safety 2 Care for your product Care for the environment Help and support

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2 Your home theatre 4

Main unit 4 Connectors Remote control

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3 Connect and set up 6

Connect speakers 6 Connect to TV Connect audio from TV and other devices Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control) Connect and set up a home network

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4 Use your home theatre 11

Access the home menu 11 Discs Data ﬁ les USB storage devices Audio, video and picture options Radio MP3 player YouTube videos Picasa web albums Choose sound

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Picture and video settings Audio settings Parental control settings Display settings Energy saving settings Speaker settings Restore default settings

6 Update software 18

Check software version 18 Update software through USB Update software through the Internet

7 Product speciﬁ cations 20

8 Troubleshooting 22

9 Notice 24

10 Index 26

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1 Important

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

Safety

Risk of electric shock or ﬁ 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 socket immediately. Contact Philips Consumer Care to have the product checked before use.

• Never place the product and accessories

near naked ﬂ 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

socket before lightning storms.

• When you disconnect the power cord, always

pull the plug, never the cable.

Risk of short circuit or ﬁ re!

• Before you connect the product to the power

socket, ensure that the power voltage matches the value printed on the back or bottom of the product. Never connect the product to the power socket if the voltage is different.

Risk of injury or damage to the home theatre!

• 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 result 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 ﬂ 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 transpor ted in temperatures

below 5°C, unpack the product and wait until its temperature matches room temperature before connecting it to the power socket.

• Visible and invisible laser radiation when

open. Avoid exposure to the beam.

• Do not touch the disc optical lens inside the

disc compartment.

• Parts of this product may be made of glass.

Handle with care to avoid injury and damage.

Risk of overheating!

• Never install this product in a conﬁ 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 alkaline etc.).

• Danger of explosion if batteries are

incorrectly replaced. Replace with the same or equivalent type only.

• 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 could 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 compartment cannot be

completely secured, discontinue use of the product. Keep out of reach of children and contact the manufacturer.

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Care for your product

Help and support

• Do not inser t 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 microﬁ bre cloth to clean the

product.

Care for the environment

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

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.

Philips provides extensive online support. Visit our website at www.philips.com/support to:

• download the complete user manual

• print the quick star t guide

• watch video tutorials (only available for

selected models)

• ﬁ 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 ﬁ nd this information on the back or bottom of your product.

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Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of 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 environment and human health.

2 Your home theatre

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully beneﬁ t from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips. com/welcome.

Main unit

This section includes an overview of the 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 theatre.

f ( Standby-On )

Switch the home theatre on or to standby.

Connectors

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

Front connectors

a ( USB )

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

b MUSIC iLINK

Audio input from an MP3 player.

Rear connectors

a AC MAINS

Connect to the power supply.

b SPEAKERS

Connect to the supplied speakers and subwoofer.

c ANTENNA FM

Fixed FM antenna.

d AUDIO IN - AUX

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

e VIDEO OUT

Connect to the composite video input on the TV.

f HDMI OUT (ARC)

Connect to the HDMI input on the TV.

g LAN

Connect to the LAN input on a broadband modem or router.

h DIGITAL IN - OPTICAL

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

i DIGITAL IN - COAXIAL

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

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Remote control

This section includes an overview of the remote control.

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a ( Standby-On )

• Switch the home theatre 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 ( Home )

Access the home menu.

c Source buttons

• DISC / POP-UP MENU : Switch to disc

source. Access or exit the disc menu when you play a disc.

• RADIO : Switch to FM radio.

• AUDIO SOURCE : Select an audio input

source.

d BACK

• Return to a previous menu screen.

• In radio mode, press and hold to erase

the current preset radio stations.

e Navigation buttons

• Navigate menus.

• In radio mode, press left or right to start

auto search.

• In radio mode, press up or down to tune

the radio frequency.

f OK

Conﬁ rm an entry or selection.

g / ( Previous/Next )

• Skip to the previous or next track,

chapter or ﬁ le.

• In radio mode, select a preset radio

station.

h ( Stop ) / ( Eject / Open/Close )

• Stop play.

• Press and hold for three seconds to open

or close the disc compartment, or eject the disc.

i / ( Fast Backward / Fast Forward )

Search backwards or forwards. Press repeatedly to change the search speed.

j +/- ( Volume )

Increase or decrease volume.

k SOUND SETTINGS

Access or exit sound options.

l Alphanumeric buttons

Enter values or letters (using SMS-style entry).

m REPEAT

Select or turn off repeat mode.

n TOP MENU

Access the main menu of a disc.

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o OPTIONS

• Access more play options while playing a

disc or a USB storage device.

• In radio mode, set a radio station.

p ( Play )

Start or resume play.

q ( Pause )

Pause play.

r ( Mute )

Mute or restore volume.

s AUDIO

Select an audio language or channel.

t SUBTITLE

Select subtitle language for video.

u Colour buttons

Select tasks or options for Blu-ray discs.

3 Connect and set up

This section helps you connect your home theatre to a TV and other devices, and then set it up. For information about the basic connections of your home theatre and accessories, see the quick start guide. For a comprehensive interactive guide, visit www.connectivityguide.philips.com.

Note

• For identiﬁ 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 socket.

Connect speakers

The speaker cables are colour-coded for easy connection. To connect a speaker to your home theatre, match the colour on the speaker cable to the colour on the connector.

Speaker position plays a critical role in setting up a surround sound effect. For the best effect, position all the speakers towards the seating area and then place them close to and level with your ears (when seated). For best results, place your speakers and the subwoofer as shown below.

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Note

• Surround sound depends on various factors

such as room shape and size, type of wall and ceiling, windows and reﬂ ective surfaces, and speaker acoustics.

Follow these general guidelines, and then set up your subwoofer.

1 Seating position:

This is the centre of your listening area.

2 SPEAKER LEFT (speaker left) and SPEAKER

RIGHT (speaker right) speakers:

Place the left and right speakers in front, and equidistant from the main unit in an arc, so that the two speakers are at same distance from your seating position. For the best effect, point the speakers towards the seating position and place the speakers close to ear level (when seated).

3 SUBWOOFER (subwoofer):

Place the subwoofer at least one metre to the left or right of the TV. Leave about ten centimetres' clearance from the wall.

Connect to TV

Connect your home theatre to a TV to watch videos. You can listen to the TV audio through your home theatre speakers. Use the best quality connection available on your home theatre and TV.

• If you cannot hear the TV audio through

your home theatre, set up the audio manually (see 'Set up the audio' on page 9 ) .

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Option 2: Connect to TV through standard HDMI

Best quality video If your TV is not HDMI ARC-compliant, connect your home theatre to the TV through a standard HDMI connection.

1 Using a High-Speed HDMI cable, connect the

HDMI OUT (ARC) connector on your home theatre to the HDMI connector on the TV.

2 Connect an audio cable to hear the TV audio

through your home theatre (see 'Connect audio from TV and other devices' on page 8 ) .

3 On your TV, turn on HDMI-CEC operations.

For details, see the TV user manual.

• If you cannot hear the TV audio through

your home theatre, set up the audio manually (see 'Set up the audio' on page 9 ) .

Option 1: Connect to TV through HDMI (ARC)

Best quality video Your home theatre supports HDMI version 1.4 Audio Return Channel (ARC). If your TV is HDMI ARC compliant, you can hear the TV audio through your home theatre by using a single HDMI cable.

1 Using a High-Speed HDMI cable, connect the

HDMI OUT (ARC) connector on your home theatre to the HDMI ARC connector on the TV.

• The HDMI ARC connector on the TV

might be labelled differently. For details, see the TV user manual.

2 On your TV, turn on HDMI-CEC operations.

For details, see the TV user manual.

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-deﬁ nition video.

1 Using a composite video cable, connect the

VIDEO connector on your home theatre to the VIDEO IN connector on the TV.

• The composite video connector might

be labelled AV IN , COMPOSITE or BASEBAND .

2 Connect an audio cable to hear the TV audio

through your home theatre (see 'Connect audio from TV and other devices' on page 8 ) .

3 When you watch TV programmes, press

SOURCE on your home theatre 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.

Option 1: Connect audio through a digital optical cable

Best quality audio

1 Using an optical cable, connect the OPTICAL

connector on your home theatre to the OPTICAL OUT connector on the TV or other device.

• The digital optical connector might be

labelled 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 theatre to the COAXIAL/DIGITAL OUT connector on the TV or other device.

• The digital coaxial connector might be

labelled DIGITAL AUDIO OUT .

Connect audio from TV and other devices

Play audio from your TV or other devices through your home theatre speakers. Use the best quality connection available on your TV, home theatre and other devices.

Note

• When your home theatre and TV are connected

through HDMI ARC, an audio connection is not required (see 'Option 1: Connect to TV through HDMI (ARC)' on page 7 ) .

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Option 3: Connect audio through analogue audio cables

Basic quality audio

1 Using an analogue cable, connect the AUX

connectors on your home theatre to the AUDIO OUT connectors on the TV or other device.

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