Philips HTS3538/12, HTS3539/12, HTS3539 Quick Start Manual

HTS3538
HTS3539

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Contents

1 Important 2

Safety 2
Care for your product 2
Care of the environment 3
Help and support 3

2 Your home theater 3

Main unit 3
Connectors 3
Remote control 4

3 Connect and set up 6

Connect speakers 6
Connect to TV 6
Connect audio from TV and other devices 7
Set up speakers 8
Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control) 8

4 Use your home theater 9

Discs 9

Data les 9

USB storage devices 10
Audio, video, and picture options 10
Radio 11
MP3 player 12

Create MP3 les 12

Choose sound 12

5 Change settings 13

Language settings 13
Picture and video settings 13
Audio settings 14
Parental control settings 14
Display settings 14
Energy saving settings 14
Restore default settings 14

6 Update software 15

Check software version 15
Update software through USB 15

7 Productspecications 16

8 Troubleshooting 17

9 Notice 19

Copyright 19
Mains fuse (UK only) 19
Compliance 19
Trademarks 19

10 Index 20

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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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.

• 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 or may not

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 the battery has been swallowed, 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.

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 compar tment

if you are not using the product for an
extended period of time.

• Use only microber cloth to clean the product.

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Care of 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.

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.

Help and support

Philips provides extensive online support. Visit our
website at www.philips.com/suppor t 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.

2 Your home theater

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome

to Philips! To fully bene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
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.

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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 HDMI OUT

Connect to the HDMI input on the TV.

d OPTICAL IN

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

e VIDEO OUT

Connect to the composite video input on
the TV.

f AUDIO IN-AUX

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

g ANTENNA FM

Fixed FM antenna.

AC MAINS~

FM

ANTENNA

VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL IN

AUX

L

R

AUDIO IN

HDMI OUT (ARC)

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.

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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 backward or slow forward.

• 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.

l ANGLE

Select video scenes recorded in different
camera angels.

m REPEAT / PROGRAM

• Select or turn off repeat mode.

• In radio mode, press once to access

program mode, and press again to store
the radio station.

• In radio mode, press and hold for three

seconds to reinstall the radio stations.

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,

and then press the Navigation buttons to
delay the audio to match the video.

s SURR

Select surround sound or stereo sound.

t (Stop)

• Stop play.

• In radio mode, press and hold to erase

the current preset radio stations.

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 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. For a comprehensive interactive guide,
visit www.connectivityguide.philips.com.

Note

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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).

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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):

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
standard HDMI

Best quality video

Connect your home theater to the TV through a
standard HDMI connection.

1 Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect

the HDMI OUT connector on your home
theater to the HDMI connector on the TV.