Philips HTS3541 F7 User Manual

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HTS3541

User manual

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Contents

1	Important	2
	Important safety instructions	2
	Care for your product	3
	Care of the environment	3
	3D health warning	3
	Help and support	4

2	Your home theater	4
	Main unit	4
	Connectors	4
	Remote control	5

3 Connect and set up		7
	Connect speakers	7
	Connect to TV	7
	Connect audio from TV and other devices	9
	Set up speakers	9
	Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control)	10
	Connect and set up a home network	10

4 Use your home theater		12
	Access the home menu	12
	Discs	12
	Data ﬁles	13
	USB storage devices	14
	Audio, video, and picture options	14
	Radio	15
	MP3 player	16
	Netﬂix	16
	VUDU	16
	Choose sound	17


5	Change settings	18	h
	Language settings	18	glis
	Picture and video settings	18	En
	Picture and video settings	18
	Audio settings	18
	Parental control settings	19
	Parental control settings	19
	Display settings	19
	Energy saving settings	19
	Speaker settings	19
	Restore default settings	19

6	Update software	20
	Check software version	20
	Update software through USB	20
	Update software through the Internet	20

7	Product speciﬁcations	21

8	Troubleshooting	23
	Troubleshooting	23

9	Notice	24
	Copyright	24
	Compliance	24
	Open source software	25
	Trademarks	26

10	Index	27

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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.

Important safety instructions

•Read these instructions.

•Keep these instructions.

•Heed all warnings.

•Follow all instructions.

•Do not use this apparatus near water.

•Clean only with dry cloth.

•Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

•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.

•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

•Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

•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.

•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storm or when unused for long periods of time.

•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.

•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.

•The product/remote control may contain a coin/ button type battery, which can be swallowed. Keep the battery out of reach of children at all times! If swallowed, the battery can cause serious injury or death. Severe internal burns can occur within two hours of ingestion.

•If you suspect that a battery has been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

•When you change the batteries, always keep all new and used batteries out of reach of children. Ensure that the battery compartment is completely secure after you replace the battery.

•If the battery compartment cannot be completely secured, discontinue use of the product. Keep out of reach of children and contact the manufacturer.

•Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

•Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (for example. liquid ﬁlled objects, lighted candles).

•This apparatus may contain lead and mercury. Dispose according to local, State or Federal laws. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities. For additional assistance on recycling options, please contact www.mygreenelectronics.com or www.eiae.org or www.recycle.philips.com.

•Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

•Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when ﬁnd trouble or not in use.The mains plug shall be readily operable.

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•Do not place this apparatus on the furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child and an adult leaning, pulling, standing or climbing on it.A falling apparatus can cause serious injury or even death.

•This apparatus should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided. Make sure to leave a space of 7.8 inches (20cm) or

more around this apparatus.

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system.

Know these safety symbols

This 'bolt of lightning' indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

Care of the environment

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Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. Please visit www. recycle.philips.com for additional information on a recycling center in your area.

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.

The batteries supplied do not contain the heavy metals mercury and cadmium. Nevertheless, in many areas batteries may not be disposed of with your household waste. Please ensure you dispose of batteries according to local regulations.

For perchlorate material, special handling may apply.Visit www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.

The 'exclamation point' calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Care for your product

•Do not insert any objects other than discs into the disc compartment.

•Do not insert warped or cracked discs into the disc compartment.

•Remove discs from the disc compartment if you are not using the product for an extended period of time.

•Use only microﬁber cloth to clean the product.

3D health warning

If you or your family has a history of epilepsy or photosensitive seizures, consult a medical professional before exposing yourself to ﬂashing light sources, rapid image sequences or 3D viewing.

To avoid discomfort such as dizziness, headache or disorientation, we recommend not watching 3D for extended periods of time. If you experience any discomfort, stop watching 3D and do not immediately engage in any potentially hazardous activity (for example driving a car) until your symptoms have disappeared. If symptoms persist, do not resume watching 3D without consulting a medical professional ﬁrst.

Parents should monitor their children during 3D viewing and ensure they do not experience any discomfort as mentioned above.Watching 3D is not recommended for children under six years of age as their visual system is not fully developed yet.

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Help and support

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

•download the complete user manual

•print the quick start guide

•watch video tutorials (available only for selected models)

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

2 Your home theater

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully beneﬁt 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.

aDisc compartment

bDisplay panel

c (Open/Close)

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

d (Play/Pause)

Start, pause or resume play.

eSOURCE

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 connectors

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a (USB)

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

bMUSIC iLINK

Audio input from an MP3 player.

Rear connectors

aAC MAINS

Connect to the power supply.

bSPEAKERS

Connect to the supplied speakers and subwoofer.

cANTENNA FM

Fixed FM antenna.

dAUDIO IN-AUX

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

eVIDEO OUT

Connect to the composite video input on the TV.

fHDMI OUT (ARC)

Connect to the HDMI input on the TV.

gLAN

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

hDIGITAL IN-OPTICAL

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

iDIGITAL IN-COAXIAL

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

Remote control

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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 (Home)

Access the home menu.

cSource 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.

eNavigation 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.

fOK

Conﬁrm an entry or selection.

g / (Previous/Next)

•Skip to the previous or next track, chapter or ﬁle.

•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 forward. Press repeatedly to change the search speed.

j +/- (Volume)

Increase or decrease volume.

k SOUND SETTINGS

Access or exit sound options.

lAlphanumeric buttons

Enter values or letters (using SMS style entry).

mREPEAT

Select or turn off repeat mode.

nColor buttons

•Select tasks or options for Blu-ray discs.

•Netﬂix: Access online videos and TV episodes from Netﬂix.

•VUDU: Access online videos from VUDU.

oSUBTITLE

Select subtitle language for video.

pAUDIO

Select an audio language or channel.

q (Mute)

Mute or restore volume.

r (Pause)

Pause play.

s (Play)

Start or resume play.

t OPTIONS

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

•In radio mode, set a radio station.

uTOP MENU

Access the main menu of a disc.

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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

•For identiﬁcation 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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Follow these general guidelines for speakers
placement.
1	Seating position:
2	This is the center of your listening area.
	FRONT CENTER (front center) speaker:
	Place the center speaker directly in front of
3	the seating position, either above or below
	your TV.
		Note
	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
4	seating position.
	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
5	in line with it or slightly behind it.
	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 HDMI (ARC)

Best quality video

Your home theater 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 theater by using a single HDMI cable.

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1 Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT (ARC) connector on your home theater to the HDMI ARC connector on theTV.

• 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.

•If you cannot hear theTV audio through your home theater, set up the audio manually (see 'Set up the audio' on page 10).

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 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 9).

3 On your TV, turn on HDMI-CEC operations. For details, see the TV user manual.

• If you cannot hear theTV audio through your home theater, set up the audio manually (see 'Set up the audio' on page 10).

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-deﬁnition video.

1 Using a composite video cable, connect the VIDEO 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 9).

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.

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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.

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 7).

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 a digital coaxial cable

Good quality audio

1 Using a coaxial cable, connect the COAXIAL connector on your home theater to the

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

•The digital coaxial connector might be labeled DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.

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Option 3: Connect audio through analog audio cables

Basic quality audio

1 Using an analog cable, connect the AUX connectors on your home theater to the AUDIO OUT connectors on the TV or other device.

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Set up speakers

Set up the speakers manually to experience customized surround sound.

Before you start

Make the necessary connections described in the quick start guide, and then switch the TV to the correct source for your home theater.

1	Press (Home).
2	Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3	Select [Audio] > [Speaker Setup].
4	Enter the distance for each speaker, and

then listen to the test tones and change the volume. Experiment with the speaker positions to ﬁnd the ideal setting.

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Select [Setup], and then press OK.

Press

(Home).

Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control)

This home theater supports Philips EasyLink, which uses the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol. EasyLink-compliant devices that are connected through HDMI can be controlled by a single remote control.

Note

•Depending on the manufacturer, HDMI-CEC is known by many names. For information on your device, see the user manual of the device.

•Philips does not guarantee 100% interoperability with all HDMI-CEC devices.

Before you start

•Connect your home theater to the HDMI-CEC compliant device through HDMI connection.

•Make the necessary connections described in the quick start guide, and then switch the TV to the correct source for your home theater.

Enable EasyLink

1 Press (Home).

2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.

3 Select [EasyLink] > [EasyLink] > [On].

4 On your TV and other connected devices, turn on HDMI-CEC control. For details, see the user manual of the TV or other devices.

•On your TV, set the audio output to 'Ampliﬁer' (instead of TV speakers). For details, see the TV user manual.

EasyLink controls

With EasyLink, you can control your home theater, TV, and other connected HDMI-CEC compliant devices with a single remote control.

•[One Touch Play] (One-touch play):When a video disc is in the disc compartment, press (Play) to wake up the TV from standby, and then play a disc.

•[One Touch Standby] (One-touch standby): If one-touch standby is enabled, your home

theater can switch to standby with the remote control of the TV or other HDMI-CEC devices.

•[System Audio Control] (System audio control): If system audio control is enabled, the audio of the connected device is output through your home theater speakers automatically when you play the device.

•[Audio Input Mapping] (Audio input mapping):If system audio control does not work, map the connected device to the correct audio input connector on your home theater (see 'Set up the audio' on page 10).

Note

•To change the EasyLink control settings, press (Home), select [Setup] > [EasyLink].

Set up the audio

If you cannot hear the audio output of a connected device through your home theater speakers, check that you have enabled Easylink on all the devices (see 'Enable EasyLink' on page 10).

Then, set up the EasyLink audio control.

3 Select [EasyLink] > [System Audio Control] > [On].

• To play the audio from the TV speakers, select [Off], and skip the following steps.

4 Select [EasyLink] > [Audio Input Mapping].

5 Follow the onscreen instructions to map the connected device to the audio inputs on your home theater.

•If you connect your home theater to the TV through an HDMI ARC connection, make sure that the TV audio is mapped to the ARC input on your home theater.

Connect and set up a home network

Connect your home theater to a home network with internet access and enjoy:

•Netﬂix online videos

•VUDU online videos

•BD-Live applications

•Software update

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Caution

•Familiarize yourself with the network router and networking principles. If necessary, read documentation that accompanies the network components. Philips is not responsible for lost, damaged, or corrupt data.

Before you start

•For Netﬂix,VUDU and software update, make sure that the network router has access to the Internet with high-speed connection, and is not restricted by ﬁrewalls or other security systems.

•Make the necessary connections described in the quick start guide, and then switch the TV to the correct source for your home theater.

Set up the wired network

What you need

•A network cable (RJ45 straight cable).

•A network router (with DHCP enabled).

LAN

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1	Using a network cable, connect the LAN
	connector on your home theater to the
2	network router.
2	Press (Home).
3	Select [Setup], and then press OK.
4	Select [Network] > [Network Installation]
5	> [Wired (Ethernet)].
5	Follow the onscreen instructions to complete
	the setup.
	• If connection fails, select [Retry], and
6	then press OK.
6	Select [Finish], and then press OK to exit.

•To view the network settings, select [Setup]

> [Network] > [View Network Settings].

Set up the wireless network

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•A network router (with DHCP enabled). For best wireless performance, coverage, and compatibility, use 802.11n router.

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1	Press (Home).
2	Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3	Select [Network] > [Network Installation]
4	> [Wireless (Wi-Fi)], and then press OK.
4	Follow the onscreen instructions to select
	and set up the wireless network.
	• If connection fails, select [Retry], and
5	then press OK.
5	Select [Finish], and then press OK to exit.
	• To view the network settings, select
	[Setup] > [Network] > [View Wireless
	Settings].

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Insert a disc into the home theater.

If the disc does not play automatically, press DISC or select [play Disc] from the home menu.

Use the remote control to control play (see 'Remote control' on page 5).

Select AUD SYNC, and then press OK.

Press the Navigation buttons (up/down) to synchronize the audio with the video.

Press OK to conﬁrm.

4Use your home theater

This section helps you use the home theater to play media from a wide range of sources.

Before you start

•Make the necessary connections described in the Quick start guide and the user manual.

•Switch the TV to the correct source for the home theater.

Access the home menu

The home menu provides easy access to connected devices, setup and other useful features in your home theater.

1 Press(Home).

» The home menu is displayed.

2 Press the Navigation buttons and OK to

	select the following:
	• [play Disc]: Start disc play.
	• [browse USB]: Access the USB content
	browser
	• [Netﬂix]: Access online videos and TV
	episodes from Netﬂix.
	• [VUDU]:Access online videos fromVUDU.
	• [Setup]: Access menus to change video,
3	audio and other settings.
3	Press (Home) to exit.

Discs

Your home theater can play DVDs,VCDs, CDs, and Blu-ray discs. It can also play discs that you’ve made

at home, such as CD-R discs of photos and music.

Note

•To avoid ﬂickering, change the brightness of the display.

Play buttons

Button		Action
Navigation		Navigate menus.
buttons
OK		Conﬁrm an entry or selection.
	(Play)	Start or resume play.
		Pause play.
		Stop play.
		Stop play.

/Skip to the previous or next track, chapter or ﬁle.

/Fast backward or fast forward. Press repeatedly to change the search speed.

AUDIO Select an audio language or channel.

SUBTITLE Select subtitle language for video.

DISC/ Access or exit the disc menu.

POP-UP

Access the advanced options when OPTIONS you play your audio, video, or media

ﬁles (see 'Audio, video, and picture options' on page 14).

REPEAT Select or turn off repeat mode.

Synchronize picture and sound

If the audio and video are not synchronized, delay the audio to match the video.

1 PressSOUND SETTINGS.

Play Blu-ray 3D disc

Your home theater can play Blu-ray 3D video. Read the 3D health warning before playing a 3D disc.

What you need

•A 3D TV.

•A pair of 3D glasses that are compatible with your 3D TV.

•A 3D Blu-ray video

•A high speed HDMI cable (preferably version 1.4)

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Enable Bonus View in the Blu-ray disc menu.

While you play the movie, press OPTIONS. » The options menu is displayed.

1 Using the high speed HDMI cable, connect your home theater to a 3D compatible TV.

2 Make sure that the 3D video setting is enabled. Press (Home), select [Setup] >

[Video] > [Watch 3D video] > [Auto].

• To play 3D discs in 2D mode, select [Off]. 3 Play a Blu-ray 3D disc and put on the 3D glasses.

•During video search and in certain play modes, the video is displayed in 2D.The video display returns to 3D when you resume play.

Bonus View on Blu-ray

On Blu-ray discs that support the Bonus View, enjoy extra content such as commentaries in a small screen window. Bonus View is also known as

picture-in-picture.

3 Select [PIP Selection] > [PIP].

• Depending on the video, PIP menu [1] or [2] is displayed.

• To disable Bonus View, select [Off].

4 Select [2nd Audio Language] or [2nd Subtitle Language].

5 Select the language, and then press OK.

BD-Live on Blu-ray

Access additional features on the Blu-ray discs with BD-Live content, such as internet chats with the director, the latest movie trailers, games, wallpaper, and ringtones.

BD-Live services and content vary from disc to disc.

What you need

•Blu-ray disc with BD-Live content

•a USB storage device, with at least 1 GB of memory

1	Connect your home theater to a home
	network with Internet access (see 'Connect
2	and set up a home network' on page 10).
2	Connect a USB storage device to your home
3	theater.
3	Press (Home) and select [Setup].
4	Select [Advanced] > [BD-Live Security] >

[Off] to enable BD-Live.

• To disable BD-Live, select [On].

5 Select the BD-Live icon in the disc menu, and
5 Select the BD-Live icon in the disc menu, and
	then press OK.
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6 Press the Navigation buttons to navigate BD-
	Live, and then press OK to select an option.
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• To clear the memory on the storage device,
	press (Home), select [Setup] > [Advanced]
	> [Clear memory].


Data ﬁles
Your home theater can play pictures, audio and
video ﬁles contained in a disc or a USB storage
device. Before you play a ﬁle, check that the ﬁle
format is supported by your home theater (see
'File formats' on page 21).
1	Play the ﬁles from a disc or USB storage device.
2	To stop play, press		.
2	To stop play, press		.

•To resume the video from where you

stopped, press (Play).

•To play the video from the start, press OK.

Note

•To play DivX DRM protected ﬁles, connect your home theater to a TV through an HDMI cable.

Subtitles

If your video has subtitles in multiple languages, select a subtitle language.

Note

•Make sure that the subtitle ﬁle has the exact same name as the video ﬁle. For example, if the video ﬁle is named 'movie.avi', name the subtitle ﬁle as 'movie.srt' or 'movie.sub'.

•Your home theater supports the following ﬁle formats: .srt, .sub, .txt, .ssa, .ass, smi, and .sami. If the subtitles do not appear correctly, change the character set.

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1 While playing video, press SUBTITLE to select a language.

2 For DivX videos, if the subtitles do not appear correctly, continue the following steps to change the character set.

3 Press OPTIONS.

» The options menu is displayed.

4 Select [Character Set], and then select a character set that supports the subtitle.

Europe, India, and Russia

Character		Language
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[Standard]		English, Albanian, Danish, Dutch,
		Finnish, French, Gaelic, German,
		Italian, Kurdish (Latin), Norwegian,
		Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish and
		Turkish
	[Central	Albanian, Croat, Czech, Dutch,
Europe]		English, German, Hungarian, Irish,
		Polish, Romanian, Slovak, Slovene
		and Sorbian
	[Cyrillic]	Bulgarian, Belorussian, English,
		Macedonian, Moldavian, Russian,
		Serbian and Ukrainian
	[Greek]	Greek

VOD code for DivX

Before you purchase DivX videos and play them

on your home theater, register the home theater
on www.divx.com using the DivX VOD code.
1	Press (Home).
2	Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3	Select [Advanced] > [DivX® VOD Code].

» The DivX VOD registration code for your home theater is displayed.

USB storage devices

Enjoy pictures, audio, and video stored on a USB storage device such as an MP4 player or digital camera.

What you need

•A USB storage device that is formatted for FAT or NTFS ﬁle systems, and complies with the Mass Storage Class.

•A media ﬁle in one of the supported ﬁle formats (see 'File formats' on page 21).

Note

•If you use a USB extension cable, USB HUB, or USB multi-reader, the USB storage device may not be recognized.

1Connect a USB storage device to the (USB) connector on your home theater.

2Press (Home).

3Select [browse USB], and then press OK. » A content browser is displayed.

4Select a ﬁle, and then press OK.

5Press the play buttons to control play (see 'Play buttons' on page 12).

Audio, video, and picture options

Use advanced features when you play pictures, audio and video ﬁles from a disc or a USB storage device.

Audio options

While playing audio, repeat an audio track, a disc, or a folder.

1 Press OPTIONS repeatedly to cycle through the following functions:

•RPT TRACK / RPT FILE: Repeat the current track or ﬁle.

•RPT DISC / RPT FOLDER: Repeat all the tracks on the disc or the folder.

•RPT RANDOM: Play audio tracks in random order.

•RPT OFF:Turn off the repeat mode.

Video options

While watching video, select options such as subtitles, audio language, time search, and picture settings. Depending on the video source, some options are not available.

1 Press OPTIONS.

» The video options menu is displayed.

2 Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change:

•[Audio Language]: Select audio language for video.

•[Subtitle Language]: Select subtitle language for video.

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•[Subtitle Shift]: Change the subtitle position on the screen.

•[Info]: Display information about what is playing.

•[Character Set]: Select a character set that supports the DivX subtitle.

•[Time Search]: Skip to a speciﬁc part of the video by entering the time of the scene.

•[2nd Audio Language]: Select the second audio language for Blu-ray video.

•[2nd Subtitle Language]: Select the second subtitle language for Blu-ray video.

•[Titles]: Select a speciﬁc title.

•[Chapters]: Select a speciﬁc chapter.

•[Angle List]: Select a different camera angle.

•[Menus]: Display the disc menu.

•[PIP Selection]: Display Picture-in-Picture window when playing a Blu-ray disc that supports the Bonus View.

•[Zoom]: Zoom into a video scene or picture. Press the Navigation buttons

(left/right) to select a zoom factor.

•[Repeat]: Repeat a chapter or title.

•[Repeat A-B]: Mark two points within a chapter or track to repeat play, or turn off the repeat mode.

•[Picture Settings]: Select a predeﬁned color setting.

Picture options

While viewing a picture, zoom into the picture, rotate it, add animation to a slideshow, and change the picture settings.

1 Press OPTIONS.

» The picture options menu appears.

2 Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change the following settings:

•[Rotate +90]: Rotate the picture 90 degree clockwise.

•[Rotate -90]: Rotate the picture 90 degree counter-clockwise.

•[Zoom]: Zoom into a video scene or picture. Press the Navigation buttons

(left/right) to select a zoom factor.

•[Info]: Display picture information.

•[Duration per slide]: Select the display speed for each picture in a slide show.

•[Slide Animation]: Select animation for the slide show.

•[Picture Settings]: Select a predeﬁned color setting.

•[Repeat]: Repeat a selected folder.

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1	Select an audio track, and then press OK.
2	Press	BACK, and go to the picture folder.
3	Select a picture, and then press (Play) to
4	start the slideshow.
	Press	to stop slideshow.

5	Press	again to stop music.

Note

•Make sure that the picture and audio formats are supported by your home theater (see 'File formats' on page 21).

Radio

Listen to FM radio on your home theater, and store up to 40 radio stations.

Note

•AM and digital radio are not supported.

•If no stereo signal is detected, or if fewer than ﬁve stations are found, you are prompted to install the radio stations again.

1Extend the FM antenna at the back of your home theater and place it away from the TV or other sources of radiation.

2Press RADIO.

»If you have already installed the radio stations, the last channel that you listened to is played.

»If you have not installed any radio

stations, the message AUTO INSTALL...PRESS PLAY appears on the display panel. press (Play).

3 Use the remote control to listen or to change radio stations.

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Connect your home theater to a home network with high-speed Internet access (see 'Connect and set up a home network' on page 10).

Button			Action
	/		Select a preset radio station.
	or
Alphanumeric
buttons
Navigation			Left/Right: Search for a radio
buttons			station.
			Up/Down: Fine tune a radio
			frequency.
			Press to stop the installation of
			Press to stop the installation of
			radio stations.
		BACK	Press and hold to erase the
			preset radio station.
	OPTIONS		Manual:	OPTIONS. 2)
			1) Press	OPTIONS. 2)
			Press /	to select your
			preset. 3) Press		OPTIONS
			again to store the radio station.
			Automatic: Press and hold for
			three seconds to reinstall the
			radio stations.

MP3 player

Connect a MP3 player to play audio ﬁles.

What you need

•An MP3 player.

•A 3.5mm stereo audio cable.

1 Using the 3.5mm stereo audio cable, connect the MP3 player to the MUSIC iLINK connector on your home theater.

2 Press AUDIO SOURCE repeatedly until MUSIC I-LINK appears on the display panel.

3 Press the buttons on the MP3 player to select and play audio ﬁles.

Netﬂix

Use Netﬂix to stream movies and TV episodes through your home theater.You can also rent videos from online stores.

For more information on Netﬂix services, visit

www.netﬂix.com.

2	Press (Home).
3	Select [Netﬂix], and then press OK.
4	» The Netﬂix home page is displayed.
4	Use the remote control to navigate and start
	a video play.
	» If you have not activated your home
	theater to play videos from Netﬂix, an
	activation code is displayed.
	» If you have activated your home
5	theater, skip step 5.
5	On your computer, visit www.netﬂix.com/
	activate to activate your home theater with
	the activation code.
6	• You need to sign in as Netﬂix member..
6	To exit Netﬂix, press (Home).

Note

•To deactivate Netﬂix from your home theater, press , and then select [Setup] > >

[Deactivation] > [Netﬂix].

•When you contact Netﬂix customer service, you may ask to provide the ESN (electronic serial number) of your home theater.To display the ESN, press , and then select [Setup] >

[Advanced] > [Netﬂix ESN].

VUDU

Use VUDU to stream movies through your home theater.VUDU provides on-demand videos and rich internet applications.

For more information on VUDU services, visit

www.vudu.com.

2 Press (Home).

3 Select [VUDU], and then press OK.

» The VUDU home page is displayed.

4 If you have activated your home theater, skip steps 5 and 6.

5 Select 'Free HD' to acquire an activation code.

6 On your computer, when you receive the VUDU conﬁrmation email in your inbox, click the activation link provided and follow the prompts through the activation process.

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7 Use the remote control to navigate and start a video play.

8 To exit VUDU, press (Home).

Note

•To deactivate VUDU from your home theater, press , and then select [Setup] > [Advanced]

> [Deactivation] > [VUDU].

Choose sound

This section helps you choose the ideal sound for
your video or music.
1	Press SOUND SETTINGS.
2	Press the Navigation buttons (left/ right) to
	access the sound options on the display.

Sound settings			Description
SOUND			Select a sound mode.
SURROUND			Select surround sound or stereo
			sound.
	TREBLE		Change the high frequency output.
MID			Change the middle frequency
			output.
	BASS		Change the low frequency output.
AUD SYNC			Delay the audio to match the video.
3 Select an option, and then press OK.
4		Press	BACK to exit.

If you do not press a button within a minute, the menu exits automatically.

Sound mode

Select predeﬁned sound modes to suit your video
or music.
1	Press SOUND SETTINGS.
2	Select SOUND, and then press OK.
3	Press the Navigation buttons (up/down) to

select a setting on the display:

• MOVIE: Enjoy a cinematic audio experience, specially enhanced for movies.

• MUSIC: Recreate the original recording environment of your music, in the studio or at a concert.

• ORIGINAL: Experience the original sound of your movies and music, without added sound effects.

• NEWS: Hear every word with optimized speech and clear vocals.

• GAMING: Enjoy thrilling arcade sounds, ideal for action-packed video games or loud parties.

4 Press OK to conﬁrm.

Surround sound mode

Experience an immersive audio experience with
surround sound modes.
1	Press SOUND SETTINGS.
2	Select SURROUND, and then press OK.
3	Press the Navigation buttons (up/down) to
	select a setting from your display:
	• AUTO: Surround sound based on the
	audio stream.
	• MULTI-CH: Immersive multi-channel
	sound for an enhanced movie experience.
	• STEREO:Two-channel stereo sound. Ideal
4	for listening to music.
4	Press OK to conﬁrm.

Equalizer

Change the high frequency (treble), mid frequency
(mid), and low frequency (bass) settings of the
home theater.
1	Press SOUND SETTINGS.
2	Select TREBLE, MID or BASS, and then press
3	OK.
	Press the Navigation buttons (up/down) to
4	change the frequency.
	Press OK to conﬁrm.

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5 Change settings

The home theater settings are already conﬁgured for optimal performance. Unless you have a reason to change a setting, we recommend that you keep the default setting.

Note

•You cannot change a setting that is grayed out.

•To return to the previous menu, press BACK.To exit the menu, press (Home).

Language settings

1 Press (Home).

2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.

3 Select [Preference], and then press OK.

4 Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change:

•[Menu language]: Select a display language for menu.

•[Audio]: Select an audio language for discs.

•[Subtitle]: Select a subtitle language for discs.

•[Disc Menu]: Select a menu language for discs.

Note

•If your preferred disc language is not available, select [Others] from the list, and enter the 4-digit language code found at the end of this user manual.

•If you select a language that is not available on a disc, the home theater uses the default language of the disc.

Picture and video settings

1	Press (Home).
2	Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3	Select [Video], and then press OK.
4	Press the Navigation buttons and OK to

select and change:

• [TV Display]: Select a picture format to ﬁt the TV screen.

• [HDMIVideo]: Select the resolution of video signal that is output from HDMI OUT (ARC) on your home theater.To enjoy the selected resolution, make sure that yourTV supports the selected resolution.

• [HDMI Deep Color]: Recreate the natural world on your TV screen by displaying vivid images using billion colors.Your home theater must be connected to a Deep Color enabled TV through an HDMI cable.

• [Picture Settings]: Select pre deﬁned color settings for the video display.

• [Watch 3D video]: Set HDMI video to support 3D or 2D video.

Note

•If you change a setting, make sure that the TV supports the new setting.

Audio settings

1 Press (Home).

2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.

3 Select [Audio], and then press OK.

4 Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change:

•[Night Mode]: For quiet listening, decrease the volume of loud sounds on your home theater. Night mode is only available for Dolby-encoded DVD and Blu-ray discs.

•[HDMI Audio]: Set the HDMI audio output from your TV, or disable HDMI audio output from the TV.

•[Default sound settings]: Restore the equalizer settings of all the sound modes to the default values.

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Parental control settings

1	Press (Home).
2	Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3	Select [Preference], and then press OK.
4	Press the Navigation buttons and OK to

select and change:

• [Change Password]: Set or change your password for parental control access.

If you do not have a password or have forgotten your password, enter 0000.

• [Parental Control]: Restrict access to discs that are recorded with age ratings. To play all discs, irrespective of the ratings, select 8 or [Off].

Display settings

1	Press (Home).
2	Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3	Select [Preference], and then press OK.
4	Press the Navigation buttons and OK to

select and change:

• [Auto Subtitle Shift]: Enable or disable automatic repositioning of subtitles on TVs that support this feature.

• [Display Panel]: Set the brightness of the home theater front panel display.

• [VCD PBC]: Enable or disable the content menu navigation of VCD and SVCD discs with Play Back Control feature.

Energy saving settings

1	Press (Home).	English
2	Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3	Select [Preference], and then press OK.
4	Press the Navigation buttons and OK to

select and change:

• [Screen Saver]: Switch the home theater to screen saver mode after 10 minutes of inactivity.

• [Auto Standby]: Switch the home theater to standby after 30 minutes of inactivity. This timer works only when a disc or USB play is paused or stopped.

• [Sleep Timer]: Set the duration of the sleep timer so that the home theater is switched to standby after the speciﬁed period.

Speaker settings

1	Press (Home).
2	Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3	Select [Advanced], and then press OK.
4	Press the Navigation buttons and OK to

select and change:

• [Enhanced Audio]: Select [On] to enable audio post processing at the speaker and enable karaoke settings (if your product supports Karaoke).To play the original audio of the disc, select [Off].

Tip

•Enable audio post processing before you select a predeﬁned sound mode (see 'Sound mode' on page 17).

Restore default settings

1 Press (Home).

2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.

3 Select [Advanced] > [Restore default settings], and then press OK.

4 Select [OK], and then press OK to conﬁrm.

»Your home theater is reset to its default settings except for some settings such as parental control and DivX VOD registration code.

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