hts3455 98 Dfu Aen

DVD HOME THEATRE SYSTEM HTS3455
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User Manual 6
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Buku Pandan Pengguna 102
LASER CAUTION
Type Semiconductor laser Use of controls or adjustments or performance
GaAIAs of procedures other than herein may result in
Wave length 650 - 660 nm (DVD) hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe
784 - 796 nm (CD) operation.
Output Power 7 mW (DVD)
10 mW (VCD/CD)
Beam divergence 60 degrees
ATTENTION!
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at the

bottom or rear of your DVD Home Theatre
System and enter below the Serial No. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No. HTS3455

Serial No. _______________
‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH

DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE 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 COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS
MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’
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English
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories, “Dolby”, “Pro
Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from

Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat.
Noís. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;
5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and
other U.S. and world-wide patents
issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS
Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003
Digital Inc. All Rights Reserved.
DivX Ultra Certified products: “DivX,

DivX Ultra Certified, and associated
logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and
are used under license.
Windows Media and the Windows logo

are trademarks, or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other
countries.
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Language Code
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Index
English
English ------------------------------------ 6
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Bahasa Melayu
Bahasa Melayu------------------------ 102
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Table of contents
General
English
General Information ........................................................................................................ 8

Setup precautions.................................................................................................................................................8
Accessories supplied ...........................................................................................................................................8
Cleaning discs ........................................................................................................................................................8
About recycling .....................................................................................................................................................8
Product Overview
Main Unit ........................................................................................................................... 9
Remote Control .........................................................................................................10-12
Using the remote control ................................................................................................................................12
Connections
Basic Connections .....................................................................................................13-18
Step 1 : Placing the speakers ...........................................................................................................................13
Step 2 : Connecting the speakers to AV subwoofer ...............................................................................14
Step 3 : Connecting the AV subwoofer to DVD system .........................................................................15
Step 4 : Connecting the FM/MW antennas ...................................................................................................16
Step 5 : Connecting to TV ...............................................................................................................................16
Option 1: Using the Video (CVBS) socket (good picture quality) ................................................16
Option 2: Using the S-Video socket (excellent picture quality) ....................................................16
Option 3: Connecting to a Progressive Scan TV or component video input ............................17
Option 4: Connecting to a HDMI-compatible TV ............................................................................17
Step 6 : Connecting the power cord ............................................................................................................18
Optional Connections .................................................................................................... 19
Connecting audio from TV .............................................................................................................................19
Connecting audio from an audio/video device...........................................................................................19
Basic Setup
Getting Started ........................................................................................................ 20-25
Step 1: Turning on the DVD system ............................................................................................................ 20
Turning off to Eco Power standby mode ............................................................................................. 20
Step 2: Finding the correct viewing channel .............................................................................................. 20
Step 3: Setting language preferences ............................................................................................................21
On-screen display (OSD) language ........................................................................................................21
Audio, Subtitle and Menu language for DVD playback ...............................................................21-22
Step 4: Setting the TV ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Selecting the matching colour system .......................................................................................... 22-23
Setting the TV Display .............................................................................................................................. 23
Step 5: Setting up Progressive Scan feature................................................................................................24
Step 6: Setting the speakers’ channels ........................................................................................................ 25
Disc Playback
Disc Operations ........................................................................................................ 26-34
Playable discs ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
Playing a disc ....................................................................................................................................................... 26
Basic playback controls.....................................................................................................................................27
Selecting various repeat/shuffle functions ..................................................................................................27
Programming disc tracks ................................................................................................................................. 28
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Table of contents
Other playback features for video discs (DVD/VCD/SVCD) ............................................................. 28
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Using the Disc Menu ................................................................................................................................. 28
Viewing playback information ..................................................................................................................29
Resuming playback from the last stopped point ................................................................................29
Zooming in ....................................................................................................................................................29
Changing subtitle language (DVD only) ................................................................................................29
Changing sound track language .............................................................................................................. 30
Selecting camera angles ............................................................................................................................ 30
Playback Control (VCD only)................................................................................................................. 30
Preview function (VCD/SVCD only) .................................................................................................... 30
Playing an MP3/ JPEG/Window Media Audio disc ...................................................................................31
Playing a JPEG image file (slide show) ..........................................................................................................32
Preview function ..........................................................................................................................................32
Zoom picture ..............................................................................................................................................32
Rotating/flipping the picture ....................................................................................................................32
Playing MP3 music and JPEG pictures simultaneously .............................................................................33
Playing a DivX disc .............................................................................................................................................33
Playing a Karaoke disc ...................................................................................................................................... 34
Microphone setting .................................................................................................................................. 34
Setup Options
DVD Setup Menu Options ....................................................................................... 35-42
Accessing the DVD setup menu.................................................................................................................... 35
General Setup Page........................................................................................................................................... 36
Audio Setup Page......................................................................................................................................... 37-38
Video Setup Page .........................................................................................................................................39-40
Preference Setup Page ............................................................................................................................... 41-42
Radio Tuning
Tuner Operations ..................................................................................................... 43-44
Tuning to radio stations................................................................................................................................... 43
Presetting radio stations ................................................................................................................................. 43
Using auto install ........................................................................................................................................ 43
Using automatic preset............................................................................................................................. 44
Using manual preset .................................................................................................................................. 44
Selecting a preset radio station ..................................................................................................................... 44
Deleting a preset radio station ...................................................................................................................... 44
Changing tuning grid ......................................................................................................................................... 44
Others
Sound and Volume Controls ......................................................................................... 45
Selecting surround sound................................................................................................................................ 45
Selecting digital sound effects ........................................................................................................................ 45
Volume control .................................................................................................................................................. 45
Other Features ...............................................................................................................46
Software upgrades ............................................................................................................................................ 46
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 47-49
Glossary ..................................................................................................................... 50-51
Specifications .................................................................................................................. 52
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General Information
CAUTION!
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The machine does not contain any Accessories supplied

user-serviceable parts. Please leave
all maintenance work to qualified – 1 AV subwoofer
personnel. – 2 front speakers with speaker stands
– 2 rear speakers with speaker stands
– 1 centre speaker
Setup precautions – 1 remote control with batteries
– 1 inter-connect cable (for connecting
Finding a suitable location between the AV subwoofer and the
– Place the set on a flat, hard and stable DVD system)
surface. Do not place the set on a carpet. – 1 composite video cable (yellow)
– Do not position the set on top of – 1 FM wire antenna
other equipment that might heat it up – 1 MW loop antenna
(e.g., receiver or amplifier). – 2 power cords
– Do not put anything under the set – Quick Start Guide
(e.g., CDs, magazines).
– Install this unit near the AC outlet
where the AC power plug can be easily Cleaning discs
reached.
Some problems occur (frozen picture,
Space for ventilation sound disruptions, picture distortions)
– Place the apparatus in a location with because the disc inside the unit is dirty.
adequate ventilation to prevent internal To avoid these problems, discs should be
heat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4”) cleaned on a regular basis.
clearance from the rear and the top of
the set and 5cm (2”) from the left and To clean a disc, use a micro fibre cleaning
right to prevent overheating. cloth and wipe the disc from the centre
to the edge in a straight line.
5cm (2.3")
CAUTION!
10cm (4.5") 10cm (4.5")
Do not use solvents such as benzene,
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or anti-static sprays intended for discs.
5cm (2.3")
About recycling
Avoid high temperatures, moisture,
water and dust These operating instructions have been
– Apparatus must not be exposed to printed on non-polluting paper. The
dripping or splashing. electronic equipment contains a large
– Do not place any sources of danger number of materials that can be recycled.
on the apparatus (e.g., liquid filled If you are disposing of an old machine,
objects, lighted candles). please take it to a recycling centre.
Please observe the local regulations
regarding disposal of packaging materials,
exhausted batteries and old equipment.
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Main Unit
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
a STANDBY ON 2 f SOURCE
– Turns on the system or turns off to Eco – Selects the relevant active source mode:
Power standby mode. DISC, TUNER (FM/MW), TV or AUX.
b Disc tray g VOL

– Adjusts the volume level.
c OPEN CLOSE ç
– Opens/ closes the disc tray. h MIC LEVEL
– Activates microphone level mode and use
d System display panel the VOLUME control to set the
microphone volume level.
e u (PLAY PAUSE)
– DISC: starts/pauses playback. i MIC
– TUNER: starts auto tuner installation for – For connecting the microphone socket.
first time setup.
Ç (STOP)
– Exits an operation.
– DISC: stops playback.
– TUNER: hold down this button to erase
the current preset radio station.
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– DISC: selects a track or hold down this
button to search backward/forward.
– TUNER: selects a preset radio station.
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Remote Control
c ZOOM
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– Enlarges a picture on the TV screen.
d AUDIO
1
– Selects an audio language (DVD) or an
2 audio channel (CD).
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e SETUP
4
– Enters or exits the system setup menu.
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f DISPLAY
– Displays the current status or disc
information.
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g PLAY É
– DISC: starts playback.
7 h STOP Ç
8 – Exits an operation.
– DISC: stops playback.
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– DISC: hold down this button to open and
close the disc tray.
– TUNER: hold down this button to erase
10 the current preset radio station.
i TV VOL +-
11 – Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only).
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j Numeric Keypad (0-9)
– Enters a track/title number of the disc.
– Enters a number of a preset radio station.
k REPEAT
– Selects various repeat modes; turns off
repeat mode.
l VOCAL
– Toggles between various audio mode
a2 options.
– Turns off to Eco Power standby mode. KARAOKE
b Source buttons – Enters microphone setup menu.
– DISC: switches to DISC mode.
TUNER: toggles between FM and MW
band.
TV: switches to TV mode.
The sound from the TV will output
through the connected speakers system.
AUX/DI: toggles between AUX and
DIGITAL IN external source mode.
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Remote Control (continued)
m SUBTITLE
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– Selects a DVD subtitle language.
n ANGLE
– Selects a DVD disc camera angle (if
available).
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o DISC MENU
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– For DVD, enter or exit disc contents
menu. 15
– For VCD/SVCD, enter digest menu.
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pWXST 17
– DISC: selects movement direction in the
menu. 18
– TUNER: press up or down to tune the
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radio frequency up/down.
– TUNER: press left or right to start auto 20
search.
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q OK
– Confirms a selection. 22
r RETURN/TITLE
– For DVD, go back to the previous menu.
– For VCD version 2.0 only; 23
During playback, display the disc title
menu or return to the main menu. 24
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– DISC: hold down this button for fast
forward and backward search.
– TUNER: selects a preset radio station.
t PAUSE Å
– DISC: pauses playback.
u VOL +-
– Adjusts the volume level. w PROGRAM
– DISC: starts programming.
v MUTE – TUNER: hold down this button to start
– Mutes or restores the volume. automatic/ manual preset programming.
x SURR.
– Selects multi-channel surround or
stereo mode.
y SOUND
– Selects a predefined sound effect.
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Remote Control (continued)
CAUTION!
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Using the remote control – Remove batteries if they are

exhausted or if the remote control
is not to be used for a long time.
– Do not mix batteries (old and new
or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
– Batteries contain chemical
substances, so they should be
disposed of properly.
A Open the battery compartment.

B Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA,
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 DISC, TUNER, TV or
AUX/DI button on the remote control.
F Then select the desired function (for
example ., >).
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Basic Connections
English
Helpful Hints:
Step 1: Placing the speakers – The placement diagram shown here is only
a guideline that will provide great system
The Philips Home Theatre System is performance. You may find other placement
simple to install. However, proper choices that are more suitable for your room
system placement is critical to ensure an layout and provide the sound experience you
optimum sound experience. enjoy.
– To avoid magnetic interference, do not
position the front speakers too close to your
A Place the front left and right speakers at
TV.
equal distances from the TV and at an
– The rear speakers are labeled as REAR
angle of approximately 45 degrees from
LEFT or REAR RIGHT.
the listening position.
– The front speakers are labeled as
B Place the centre speaker above the TV or FRONT LEFT or FRONT RIGHT.
the DVD system so that the centre
channel’s sound is localised.
C Place the rear speakers at normal
listening ear level facing each other.
D Place the subwoofer at the corner of the
room. Keep at least one metre away
from the TV.
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.
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Basic Connections (continued)
English
FRONT FRONT
RIGHT LEFT
SUBWOOFER
CENTER
REAR RIGHT REAR LEFT
Step 2: Connecting the

speakers to AV subwoofer
Connect all the speakers to the speaker

sockets at the rear of the AV subwoofer.
Make sure that the colours of the plugs
and sockets are matched.
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fix the claw
into the slot
FM antenna
MW 1
antenna
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MAINS
HDMI OUT
Step 3: Connecting the AV Step 4: Connecting the FM/

subwoofer to DVD system MW antennas
A Use the supplied inter-connect cable to A Connect the supplied MW loop antenna
connect TO AV SUBWOOFER to the MW socket. Place the MW loop
socket at the rear of the DVD system to antenna on a shelf, or attach it to a stand
the TO DVD SYSTEM socket at the or wall.
rear of the AV subwoofer.
B Connect the supplied FM antenna to the
B Tighten the screws beside the inter- FM socket. Extend the FM antenna and
connect cable to secure the connection. fix its ends to the wall.
For better FM stereo reception, connect

an external FM antenna (not supplied).
Helpful Hints:
– Adjust the position of the antennas for
optimal reception.
– Position the antennas as far away as
possible from your TV, VCR or other
radiation source to prevent any unwanted
interference.
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Option 1 OR Option 2
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HDMI OUT
Option 1: Using the Video (CVBS)

Step 5: Connecting to TV socket (good picture quality)
This connection enables you to view the Use the supplied composite video cable
playback from this DVD system. You only (yellow) to connect the CVBS socket on
need to choose one of the options the DVD system to the video input
below to make your video connection. socket (or labeled as A/V In, Video In,
– For a standard TV, follow option 1 or Composite or Baseband) on the TV.
2.
– For a progressive scan TV, follow
option 3. Option 2: Using the S-Video socket
– For a HDMI TV, follow option 4. (excellent picture quality)
IMPORTANT! Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to

Connect the DVD system directly connect the S-VIDEO (Y/C) socket on
to the TV. the DVD system to the S-Video input
socket (or labeled as Y/C or S-VHS) on
the TV.
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English
Option 3 Option 4
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R R
T HDMI OUT
Option 3: Connecting to a Option 4: Connecting to a HDMI-

Progressive Scan TV or component compatible TV
video input HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
Interface) is a digital interface that allows
The progressive scan video quality is only
pure digital video transmission without
available when using Y Pb Pr connection
the loss of image quality.
and a progressive scan TV is required. It
provides superior picture quality when
A Use an HDMI cable (not supplied) to
watching DVD movies.
connect the HDMI OUT on this DVD
system to the HDMI IN on a HDMI-
A Follow option 1 to make the basic video
compatible device (e.g. HDMI TV, HDCP
connection.
compliant DVI TV).
B Use the component video cables (red/
B When you have completed the necessary
blue/green - not supplied) to connect the
connections, installation and set-up, see
Y PB PR sockets on the DVD system to
‘Audio Setup Page and Video Setup Page’
the corresponding component video
for optimum HDMI audio and video
input sockets (or labeled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/
settings.
Cr or YUV) on the TV.
C If your TV accepts progressive signals, Helpful Hints:
proceed to ‘Getting Started - Step 5: – The HDMI is backward compatible with
Setting up Progressive Scan feature’ for some DVI devices using an appropriate
detailed progressive feature setup. adaptor plug.
– If a DVI device is connected, an additional
audio cable is required for audio transmission.
– Most of the older DVI enable devices are
not HDCP compliant and playback is not
possible.
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English
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HDMI OUT
Step 6: Connecting the

power cord
After everything is connected

properly, plug the AC power cord
into the power outlet.
The Eco Power LED on the DVD system
and the AV subwoofer will light up.
Never make or change any connections
with the power turned on.
Helpful Hint:
– Refer to the type plate at the rear or
bottom of the product for identification and
supply ratings.
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Optional Connections
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DIGITAL OUT
OR
HDMI OUT
Connecting audio from TV Connecting audio from an

audio/video device
When connecting the audio output from
your TV to this Home Theater Audio This DVD system provides analogue and
System, you will have the sound of the digital audio connection. You can connect
TV output on all the speakers. It will the audio output from an audio/video
enable you to enjoy the multi-channel device (e.g. VCR, Cable/Satellite Box) to
surround sound capabilities. this Home Theatre Audio System in
order to enjoy the multi-channel
Use an audio cable (red/white - not surround sound capabilities.
supplied) to connect the TV IN jacks on
this DVD system to the AUDIO OUT Use an audio cable (red/white - not
sockets on the TV. supplied) to connect the AUX IN
sockets on this DVD system to the
To listen to the sound, press TV on the
AUDIO OUT sockets on the connected
remote control as the sound source that
device.
you want to play.
To listen to the sound, press AUX/DI to
select “AUX” as the sound source that
you want to play.
Or
Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the DIGITAL IN socket on this
DVD system to the DIGITAL OUT
socket on the connected device.
To listen to the sound, press AUX/DI to
select “DI” as the sound source that you
want to play.
TIPS: Refer to the respective connected device’s user manual for other possible connections.
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Getting Started
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Step 1: Turning on the DVD Step 2: Finding the correct

system viewing channel
A Press STANDBY ON (2). Before you start ...

B Press the SOURCE button on the front Make sure you have completed all the
panel repeatedly to select : necessary connections before proceeding.
DISC ¤ FM ¤ MW ¤ TV ¤ AUX
¤ DISC .... A Press SOURCE button until “DISC”
appears on the display panel.
B Turn on the TV and set it to the correct
video-in channel. You should see the
blue DVD background screen on the TV.
You may go to Channel 1 on your TV,
then press the Channel Down button on
Or your TV’s remote control until you see
the Video In channel.
Press DISC, TUNER, TV or AUX/DI You may press ° button repeatedly
on the remote control. on your TV’s remote control.
Press TUNER to toggle between FM Usually this channel is between the
and MW band. lowest and highest channels and may be
Press AUX/DI to toggle between called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO. See your
analogue audio input and digital audio TV manual for more details.
input.
Turning off to Eco Power standby

mode
Press STANDBY ON (2).

The display screen will turn off.
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Getting Started (continued)
Audio, Subtitle and Menu language
English
Step 3: Setting language for DVD playback
preferences
You can select your preferred language
settings for DVD playback. If the
The language options are different
selected language is recorded on the
depending on your country or region. It
DVD disc, the DVD system will
may not correspond to the illustrations
automatically play the disc in that
shown on the user manual.
language. Otherwise, the disc’s default
language will be used instead.
On-screen display (OSD) language
The OSD (On-Screen Display) language A Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any),
for this DVD system will remain as you then press SETUP.
have set it, regardless of the changes B Press X repeatedly to select
made to the DVD disc language. { Preference Page }.
A In ‘DISC’ mode, press SETUP on the C Use ST keys to highlight one of the
remote control. options below, then press X.
{ General Setup Page } appears.
B Use ST keys to highlight { OSD Preference Page
Language }, then press X. Audio
Subtitle
Disc Menu
PBC
MP3/JPEG Nav
General Setup Page Password
Disc Lock DivX Subtitle
Display Dim Default
Program
OSD Language English
Screen Saver Dansk
DivX(R) VOD Code Deutsch { Audio }
Espanõl
Selects the preferred audio language for
DVD playback.
C Use ST keys to select a language and
press OK to confirm. { Subtitle }
Selects the preferred subtitle language for
DVD playback.
{ Disc Menu }
Selects the preferred disc menu language
for DVD playback.
D Use ST keys to select a language and

press OK to confirm.
TIPS: Press W to go back to the previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu.
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If the language you want is not
English
available in the list, select { Others }. Step 4: Setting the TV

Use the numeric keypad (0-9) on the
remote control to enter the 4-digit Selecting the matching colour
language code ‘XXXX’ (see page 4) and system
The colour system of the DVD system,
E Repeat steps C ~ D for other settings. DVD and TV should match. Only then
will it be possible to play a DVD on this
Helpful Hints: system. Before changing the TV system,
– During DVD playback, you can switch the determine the colour system of your TV.
audio and subtitle languages by pressing the
AUDIO and SUBTITLE buttons on the A In ‘DISC’ mode, press SETUP on the
remote control. However, this does not remote control.
change the default settings you have made
here. B Press X repeatedly to select { Video
– For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio/menu Setup Page }.
language can only be changed via the DVD C Press T to highlight { TV Type }, then
disc menu. press X.
Video Setup Page

TV Type NTSC
TV Display PAL
Progressive Multi
Picture Setting
HDMI Setup
{ PAL }
Select this if the connected TV has the
PAL colour system. It will change the
video signal of an NTSC disc and output
it to PAL format.
{ NTSC }
Select this if the connected TV has the
NTSC colour system. It will change the
video signal of a PAL disc and output it to
NTSC format.
{ Multi }
Select this if the connected TV is
compatible with both NTSC and PAL
(multi-system). The output format will
be in accordance with the video signal of
the disc.
TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting.

Press W to go back to the previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu.
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D Select one of the options and press OK Setting the TV Display
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to confirm.
Set the aspect ratio of the DVD system
Follow the instructions shown on the
according to the TV type you have
TV to confirm the selection (if any).
connected. The format you select must
If a blank/distorted TV screen appears,
be available on the disc. If it is not, the
wait for 15 seconds for the auto
setting for TV display will not affect the
recovery.
picture during playback.
A In ‘DISC’ mode, press SETUP on the

remote control.
B Press X repeatedly to select { Video
Setup Page }.
C Press T to highlight { TV Display },
then press X.
Video Setup Page

TV Type
TV Display 4:3 Pan Scan
Progressive 4:3 Letter Box
Picture Setting 16:9 Wide Screen
HDMI Setup
{ 4:3 Pan Scan }

Select this if you have a
conventional TV and
want both sides of the
picture to be trimmed or formatted
to fit your TV screen.
{ 4:3 Letter Box }

conventional TV. In this
case, a wide picture with
black bands on the upper and lower
portions of the TV screen will be
displayed.
{ 16:9 Wide Screen }

wide-screen TV.
D Select one of the options and press OK

to confirm.
TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting.

Press W to go back to the previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu.
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G Read the notification message on the TV
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Step 5: Setting up and confirm your action by selecting the

Progressive Scan feature in the menu and press OK.
If a blank/distorted screen appears, wait
(for Progressive Scan TV only) for 15 seconds for the auto recovery.
The progressive scan displays twice the
number of frames per second than Otherwise, select { Cancel } and press
interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV OK to go back to the previous menu.
system). With nearly double the number
There will be no picture on your TV
of lines, progressive scan offers higher
at this state until you have turned
picture resolution and quality.
on the progressive scan mode on
Before you start... your TV.
Ensure that you have connected this H Turn on your TV progressive scan mode
DVD system to a progressive scan TV (refer to your TV’s user manual).
using the Y Pb Pr connection (see A message appears on the TV.
‘Option 3: Connecting to a Progressive
Scan TV or component video input’). I Confirm your action by selecting the
in the menu and press OK.
A Turn off your TV progressive scan mode The setup is now completed and you
or turn on to the interlaced mode (refer can start to enjoy the high quality picture.
to your TV’s user manual).
B Turn on the DVD system and press If no picture is displayed:
SOURCE button until “DISC” appears
A Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc
on the display panel.
tray.
C Turn on the TV and set it to the correct
B Press W on the remote control.
video-in channel.
The blue DVD background screen will C Press MUTE on the remote control.
appear on the TV.
Helpful Hint:
D Press SETUP on the remote control. – There are some progressive scan TVs and
E Press X repeatedly to select { Video High-Definition TVs that are not fully
Setup Page }. compatible with this unit, resulting in an
unnatural picture when playing back a DVD
F Select { Progressive } > { On, } then VIDEO disc in the progressive scan mode. In
press OK to confirm. this case, turn off the progressive scan
feature on both the DVD system and your
TV.
Video Setup Page
TV Type
TV Display
Progressive On
Picture Setting Off
HDMI Setup
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E Use ST keys to highlight { Speakers
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Step 6: Setting the speakers’ Delay }, then press X.
channels
You can adjust the delay times (centre Audio Setup Page
and surround only) and volume level for HDMI Audio

Speakers Volume
individual speakers. These adjustments let Speakers Delay
you optimise the sound according to Night Mode
CD Upsampling
Speakers Level Setup
your surroundings and setup. Lip Sync Front Left 0dB
Front Right 0dB
Center 0dB
Before you start... Subwoofer 0dB
Stop the disc playback by pressing STOP Rear Left

Rear Right
0dB
0dB
button twice or remove the disc from
the disc tray. Otherwise, the settings are F Use W X keys to set the delay times
not accessible. (0 ms ~ 15 ms) for centre and rear
speakers that best suit your surround
A In ‘DISC’ mode, press SETUP on the sound needs.
remote control. G Press OK to confirm.
B Press X repeatedly to select { Audio
Setup Page }. Helpful Hints:
– A 1ms increase/decrease of delay time is
C Press T to highlight { Speakers equivalent to 30 cm change in distance.
Volume }, then press X. – Use the longer delay time settings when
the rear speakers are closer to the listener
than the front speakers.
Audio Setup Page
– The test tone will be automatically
HDMI Audio generated to help you judge the sound level
Speakers Volume
Speakers Delay of each speaker.
Night Mode
CD Upsampling
Speakers Level Setup
Lip Sync Front Left 0dB
Front Right 0dB
Center 0dB
Subwoofer 0dB
Rear Left 0dB
Rear Right 0dB
D Use W X keys to set the volume level for

each speaker (-6dB ~ +6dB) and press
OK to confirm.
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Disc Operations
IMPORTANT!
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Playable discs – If the inhibit icon (ø or X) appears

on the TV screen when a button is
pressed, it means the function is not
available on the current disc or at
the current time.
– Do not put any objects other than
discs on the disc tray. Doing so may
cause the disc player to malfunction.
Playing a disc
Your DVD home theatre system will
play:
– Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs) A Press SOURCE repeatedly until “DISC”
appears on the display panel (or press
– Video CDs (VCDs)
DISC on the remote control).
– Super Video CDs (SVCDs)
– Finalised DVD+Recordable (DVD±R), B Turn on the TV to the Video In channel
DVD+Rewritable (DVD±RW) for the DVD system (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’).
– Audio Compact Discs (CDs) You should see the blue DVD
– MP3/ Windows Media™ Audio discs, background screen on the TV.
picture (Kodak, JPEG) files on C Press OPEN CLOSE ç to open the
CD-R(W) disc tray and load a disc, then press the
– ISO 9660/UDF format
same button again to close the disc tray.
– JPEG resolution support up to
Make sure the disc label is facing up.
3072 x 2048
– Supported sampling frequencies :
For double-sided discs, load the side
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz which you want to play facing up.
– Supported Bit-rates : 32~256 (kbps), You can also hold down the STOP
variable bit rates (average 128 kbps)
button on the remote control to open
– DivX files on CD-R(W)/DVD+R(W): and close the disc tray.
– DivX 3/4/5/6, DivX Ultra
– Supports QPEL (Quarter Pixel). D Playback will start automatically.
See the following pages for more
Region Codes for DVD discs playback options and features.
DVD discs and players are designed with
regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, Helpful Hint:
make sure the disc is for the same region – If you are having trouble playing a certain
as your player. The regional code for this disc, remove the disc and try a different one.
DVD system is indicated at the rear panel. Improperly formatted discs will not play on
this DVD system.
TIPS: Some discs cannot be played on this player due to the configuration and characteristics of the
disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software that was used.
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Disc Operations (continued)
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Basic playback controls Selecting various repeat/
shuffle functions
Pausing playback
During playback, press u (or Å on While playing a disc, press REPEAT on
the remote control). the remote control repeatedly to choose
While in pause mode, you can press a repeat play mode.
Å repeatedly to view the next still
picture (for video playback only). DVD
To resume playback, press u (or RPT ONE (repeat chapter)
PLAY X on the remote control). RPT TT (repeat title)
SHUFFLE (random play)
Selecting another track/chapter RPT SHF (repeat random play)
Press ./ > or use the numeric RPT OFF (exit repeat mode)
keypad (0-9) to key in a track/chapter
number. VCD/SVCD/CD
If the repeat track mode is active, press RPT ONE (repeat track)
. again to replay the same track/ RPT ALL (repeat disc)
chapter. SHUFFLE (random play)
RPT SHF (repeat random play)
Searching backward/forward RPT OFF (exit repeat mode)
Hold down ./ >.
While searching, press ./ > MP3/DivX/Windows Media™ Audio
repeatedly to decrease/increase the RPT ONE (repeat track)
search speed. RPT ALL/FLD (repeat folder)
To resume normal playback, press SHUFFLE (random play)
u (or PLAY X on the remote RPT OFF (exit repeat mode)
control).
Helpful Hint:
Stopping playback – Repeat playback is not possible on VCDs
Press Ç. when the PBC mode is turned on.
Helpful Hint:
– This is a power-saving feature, the system
will automatically switch to Eco Power
standby mode if you do not press any
buttons within 30 minutes after a disc has
stopped playing.
TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.
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Programming disc tracks Other playback features

for video discs (DVD/VCD/
(not for Picture CD/MP3) SVCD)
You can play the contents of the disc in
the order you want by programming the
playing order of the tracks.
A Press PROGRAM on the remote

control.
The programming menu appears.
6
2 7
8
9
10
Exit Start Next
B Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to

enter a valid track/chapter number.
C Use WXST keys to move the cursor to
the next position. Using the Disc Menu
If there are more than ten total Depending on the disc format, a menu
programme tracks, select { Next } on may appear on the TV screen once you
the screen and press OK (or press > load the disc.
on the remote control) to access the
next programming page. To select a playback feature or item
To remove the track/chapter from the Use WXST keys or numeric keypad
programming menu, select the track/ (0-9) on the remote control, then press
chapter and press OK. OK to start playback.
D Once complete, select { Start } on the To access or remove the menu

screen and press OK to start playback. Press DISC MENU on the remote
Playback will start from the selected control.
track under the programmed sequence.
E To exit the programme menu, select
{ Exit } in the menu and press OK.
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Viewing playback information Resuming playback from the last
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stopped point
This DVD system can display the disc
playback information (for example, title This DVD system is able to resume disc
or chapter number, elapsed playing time, playback from its last stopped point (only
audio/subtitle language) and a number of possible for the last 10 discs that were
operations can be done without recorded without a menu).
interrupting disc playback.
A Load one of the last 10 discs played.
A During playback, press DISPLAY. B While “LOADING” appears on the
A list of available disc information
display panel, press PLAY X (or u) to
appears on the TV.
start playback from the last stop point.
DVD
To cancel the resume mode
Press Ç twice.
Zooming in
This option allows you to enlarge the
picture on the TV screen and to pan
through the enlarged picture.
VCD/SVCD
A During playback, press ZOOM on the
remote control repeatedly to select a
different zoom factor.
Use WXST keys to move through
the zoomed image.
Playback will continue.
B Use ST keys to view the information B Press ZOOM repeatedly to return to
and press OK to access. the original size.
C Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to input
the number/time or use ST keys to Changing subtitle language (DVD
make the selection, then press OK to only)
confirm. This operation works only on DVDs with
Playback will change according to the multiple subtitle languages. You can
chosen time or to the selected title/ change the language you want while
chapter/track. playing a DVD.
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select
different subtitle languages.
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Changing sound track language Preview function (VCD/SVCD only)
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This operation works only on DVDs with This function allows you to preview the
multiple soundtrack languages, you can contents of a VCD/SVCD.
change the language you want while
playing a DVD. A Press DISC MENU.
Select Digest Type:
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the
Track Digest
available audio languages.
Disc Interval
Track Interval
For VCD – changing the audio
channel
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the B Use ST keys to select one of the
available audio channels provided by the following options and press OK.
disc (STEREO, MONO LEFT, MONO
RIGHT or MIX MONO). { Track Digest }
View six different tracks on one screen each
time. It allows you to have a quick glance at all
Switching camera angles the tracks on the disc.
This option is only available with DVDs { Disc Interval }
that contain sequences recorded from View the whole disc in six thumbnail pictures.
different camera angles. This allows you It divides a disc into six portions at regular
to view the picture from different angles. intervals and displays them on one screen.
Press ANGLE repeatedly to select the { Track Interval }
available camera angles. View the content of a single track in six
thumbnail pictures. It divides a single track
into six portions at regular intervals and
Playback Control (VCD only)
displays them on one screen.
Playback Control (PBC) playback allows This option is only available during playback
you to play Video CDs interactively, mode.
following the menu on the display. This 01 02 03
function can also be accessed via the
‘Preference Page’ menu. 04 05 06
For VCDs with Playback Control Exit Menu

(PBC) feature (version 2.0 only)
To go to the previous or next page, press
During playback, press RETURN/
./ >.
TITLE to return to the disc title menu
or main menu. 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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During playback, you can;
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Playing an MP3/ JPEG/
Press ./ > to playback another
Windows Media™ Audio disc
track/file in the current folder.
This DVD system can playback most of Hold down ./ > to fast reverse/
the MP3, JPEG and Windows Media™ forward search for a music track.
Audio files recorded on a CD-R/RW disc
To select another folder from the
or commercial CD.
current disc, press S to return to the
Before you start ... root menu. Use ST keys to make your
Turn on your TV to the correct Video In selection and press OK to confirm.
channel. See the section on ‘Finding the Press REPEAT repeatedly to access
correct viewing channel’. various play modes.
A Insert a disc. D To stop playback, press Ç.

The disc reading time may exceed 30
seconds due to the complexity of the Helpful Hint:
directory/file configuration. – To skip the folders menu when you load a
The disc menu appears on the TV. MP3/JPEG disc, set the MP3/JPEG NAV
setting in the Preference Setup Page to
00:19 04:39 001/003 { Without Menu }.
\MP3_files_128kbs
Previous
Picture 1
Picture 2
MP3 Music 1
MP3 Music 2
050 003 000
B If the disc main menu contains various

folders, use ST keys to select a desired
folder and press OK to open the folder.
C Use ST keys to select a track/file and
press OK to start playback.
Playback will start from the selected
file and continue through to the end of
the folder.
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Playing a JPEG image file Zoom picture

(slide show)
A During playback, press ZOOM
repeatedly to select a different zoom
Before you start ... factor.
Turn on your TV to the correct Video In
channel. See the section on ‘Finding the B Use WXST keys to pan through the
correct viewing channel’. zoomed image.
Insert a Picture disc (Kodak Picture CD, Helpful Hint:

JPEG). – This feature is not applicable for DivX
disc.
For a Kodak disc, the slide show will
begin automatically.
For a JPEG disc, the picture menu will Rotating/flipping the picture
appear on the TV. Press PLAY X (or
u) to start the slide-show playback. During playback, use WXST keys to
rotate/flip the picture on the TV.
S : flip the picture vertically
Preview function
T : flip the picture horizontally
A During playback, press Ç. W : rotate the picture anti-clockwise
12 thumbnail pictures will be displayed X : rotate the picture clockwise
on the TV.
Supported file format:
– The file extension has to be ‘*.JPG’
and not ‘*.JPEG’.
– It can only display DCF-standard still
pictures or JPEG pictures e.g. TIFF. It
cannot play back moving pictures, Motion
JPEG and other formats, or pictures in
formats other than JPEG, or pictures
associated with sound.
B Press ./ > to display the other – It may require longer time for the
pictures on the previous/next page. DVD system to display the disc content
on the TV due to the large number of
C Use WXST keys to highlight one of the songs/pictures compiled into one disc.
pictures and press OK to start playback. – Progressive JPEG files will take a
D Press DISC MENU to return to Picture longer time to display compared to
CD menu. baseline JPEGs.
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Playing MP3 music and JPEG Playing a DivX disc
pictures simultaneously
This DVD system supports the playback
You can create a musical slide show if the of DivX movies which you can copy from
disc contains both the MP3 music and your computer onto a CD-R/RW,
JPEG picture files. DVD+R/+RW disc (see ‘General Setup
Page - { DivX(R) VOD code }).
A Insert an MP3 disc that contains music
and pictures. A Insert a DivX disc.
B Select an MP3 track in the menu and B If the DivX movie contains external
press PLAY X (or u) to start subtitles, the subtitle menu will appear on
playback. the TV for your selection.
C During MP3 music playback, use WXST In this case, pressing SUBTITLE on the
keys to select a picture folder from the remote control will turn the subtitle
disc menu and press PLAY X (or u). display on or off.
The picture files will be played back C Press PLAY X (or u) to start
through to the end of the folder. playback.
D To stop simultaneous playback, press
DISC MENU and followed by Ç. During playback, you can;
If multilingual subtitles are embedded on
Helpful Hints: the DivX disc, you can press SUBTITLE
– It is normal to experience an occasional to change the subtitle language while
“skip” while listening to your MP3 disc. playing.
– It is normal to experience an occasional
pixelation during MP3/DivX playback due to Use W / X keys on the remote control
poor clarity of digital contents during internet to perform fast reverse/forward search.
downloading.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the
– Only the first session of a multi-session CD
Time Search menu appears, key in the
will be played back.
time where playback should start and
Playback skips to the time entered.
Helpful Hints:
– Subtitle files with the following file name
extensions (.srt, .smi, .sub, .ssa, .ass) are
supported but do not appear on the file
navigation menu.
– The subtitle file name has to be the same
as the file name of the movie.
– The subtitle can only be displayed up to an
average of 45 characters.
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Microphone setting
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Playing a Karaoke disc

A Press KARAOKE on the remote
control to access ‘Microphone Setup’
Before you start ...
page.
Turn on your TV to the correct Video In
channel. See the section on ‘Finding the
correct viewing channel’.
Mic On
Off
A Connect a microphone (not supplied) to
the MIC socket on the side panel of the
DVD main unit (as shown below).
B In ‘Microphone Setup’ page, use ST

keys to select the option for microphone
settings and press OK to confirm.
{ Mic }
– Use ST keys to turn on or off the
karaoke microphone.
{ Mic Volume }
– Use ST keys to set the microphone
volume level (00 ~ +20). Select ‘00’ for
minimum microphone volume setting.
B Insert a karaoke disc.
If the disc menu appears, use ST { Echo Level }
keys to make your selection and press – Use ST keys to set the Echo Level
OK to start playback. (00 ~ +20). Select ‘00’ for minimum
echo level setting.
C To turn off the vocal or change the sound
channel of a karaoke disc, press VOCAL { Key }
on the remote control repeatedly to – Use ST keys to set the pitch level
toggle between various audio modes. (-10~ +10) that matching your voice.
D Start enjoying the karaoke. Select ‘-10’ for lowest possible tone and
‘+10’ for highest tone. To return to
While singing, you can set the original tone, select ‘00’.
microphone volume level by pressing the
MIC LEVEL on the front panel followed
by adjusting the Volume control.
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DVD Setup Menu Options
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Accessing the DVD setup
menu General Setup Page
Disc Lock
Display Dim see page 36
This DVD system setup is carried out via Program
the TV, enabling you to customise the OSD Language
DVD system to suit your particular Screen Saver
DivX(R) VOD Code
requirements.
OK SETUP Audio Setup Page

HDMI Audio
Speakers Volume
Speakers Delay see pages
Night Mode 37~38
CD Upsampling
Lip Sync
A In ‘DISC’ mode, press SETUP on the

remote control.
The setup menu appears.
B Use W X keys to select one of the setup
Video Setup Page
menu pages and press OK.
TV Type
TV Display
Progressive see page
Picture Setting
39~40
If you are not able to access the HDMI Setup
{ Preference Page }, press SETUP to
exit the menu. Then, press STOP (Ç)
twice before you press the SETUP
again.
C Use S T keys to select a setup option
and press X to access Preference Page
Audio
D Select the setting you wish to change and Subtitle
Disc Menu
press OK to confirm and go back to the PBC see pages
previously selected item. MP3/JPEG Nav 41~42
Password
Instructions and explanations of the DivX Subtitle
options are provided in the following Default
pages.
If the option in the menu is greyed
out, that means the setting is not
available or cannot be changed in the
current state.
E To exit, press SETUP.
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DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)
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General Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)
Disc Lock Not all discs are rated or coded by the disc maker. You can
prevent a specific disc from playing by locking the disc. Up to 40
discs can be locked.
{ Lock } – Selects this 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 ‘Preference
Setup Page - { Password }).
{ Unlock } – All discs can be played.
Display Dim Selects the brightness of the DVD system display panel.
{ 100% } – Full brightness.
{ 70% } – Medium brightness.
{ 40% } – Dimmest display.
Program Access the track programming menu. See ‘Programming disc

tracks’ chapter.
OSD language Selects the preferred language for the DVD system on-screen
display menu.
Screen Saver The screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding
exposure to a static image for too long.
{ On } – Switches to TV screen saver mode when
playback has been stopped or paused for
more than 15 minutes.
{ Off } – Turns off the screen saver function.
DivX(R) VOD code Philips provides you with the DivX¨ VOD (Video On Demand)
registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos
using the DivX¨ VOD service. Press X to see the registration
code and press OK to exit.
Use the registration code to purchase or rent the videos from
DivX¨ VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. Follow the
instructions and copy the video from your computer onto a
CD-R/RW disc for playback on this DVD system.
Note: All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD can only be played
back on this DVD system. For more information, visit us at www.divx.
com/vod.
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Audio Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)
HDMI Audio This setting is only required if you are using the DVD system’s
HDMI OUT socket to connect your TV or other display device
(see ‘Option4: Connecting to a HDMI-compatible).
Note: It may take a while for the DVD system and the input
device to communicate and initialise.
{ Off } – Select this if the playback audio format is not
supported by HDMI connection (e.g.
projector, SACD). It will turn off the HDMI
audio output.
{ PCM } – Select this to downmix the audio signals to
linear-PCM (2-channel).
{ All } – Select this to enjoy the multi-channel audio
output through the HDMI connection.
Note: It is not possible to listen to SACDs or copy-controlled DVD-
Audio CPPM (Content Protection for Playable Media) sources using the
HDMI connection.
Speakers Volume Access the speaker’s level setup menu. Use W X keys to adjust
the volume level for each connected speaker between -6dB to
+6dB.
Speakers Delay Access the speaker’s distance setup menu. Use W X keys to set
the delay times for the centre and rear speakers based on the
listening position and distance.
Note: 1 ms 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.
Night Mode This mode optimises playback of sound at low volume. High
volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs will be
enhanced to an audible level. This feature is only applicable for
DVD video discs with Dolby Digital mode.
{ On } – Turns on night mode.
{ Off } – Turns off night mode feature. Selects this to
enjoy the surround sound with its full
dynamic range.
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Audio Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)
CD Upsampling This feature enables you to convert your music CD to a higher

sampling rate using sophisticated digital signal processing for
better sound quality. If you have activated the CD upsampling
feature, the system will automatically switch to stereo mode.
{ Off } – Turns off CD-upsampling.
{ 88.2 kHz (X2) } – Select this to convert the sampling rate
of the CDs twice as high as the original
rate.
Note: If you press the SURR button on the remote control to select
multi-channel mode, it will turn off the CD upsampling feature.
Lip Sync 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.
Access the lip sync setup menu. Use W X keys to set the
delay times (0 ~ 200 ms) for the audio output.
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Video Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)
TV Type Selects the colour system that matches the connected TV. It will
enable playback of a different type of disc (PAL or NTSC disc) on
this DVD system.
{ PAL } – For PAL-system TV.
{ NTSC } – For NTSC-system TV.
{ Multi } – For TV that is compatible with both PAL and
NTSC.
TV Display The picture shape can be adjusted to fit your TV.

{ 4:3 Letter Box } – For a ‘wide-screen’ display
with black bars on the top and
bottom.
{ 4:3 Pan Scan }– For a full-height picture with the
sides trimmed.
{ 16:9 Wide Screen } – For wide-screen TV

(frame ratio 16:9).
Progressive 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 DVD system to your
TV using the Y Pb Pr (see ‘Option 2: Connecting to a Progressive
Scan TV or component video input’).
{ On } – Turns on progressive scan mode.
Read the instructions on the TV and confirm
your action by pressing OK on the remote
control.
{ Off } – Disables the progressive scan mode.
Note: If no picture appears, wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery.
Otherwise, turn off the progressive scan as below:
1) Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray.
2) Press W on the remote control.
3) Press MUTE on the remote control.
Picture Setting This DVD system provides three predefined sets of picture colour
settings and one personal setting which you can define yourself.
{ Standard } – Original colour setting.
{ Bright } – Vibrant colour setting.
{ Soft } – Warm colour setting.
{ Personal } – Selects this to personalise your picture colour
setting. Use W X keys to adjust to the
Personal Picture Setup setting that best suits your personal
Brightness preference and press OK to confirm. For an
Contrast
Tint average setting, select { 0. }
Color
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Video Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)
HDMI Setup It provides the picture settings to enhance the appearance and
picture quality for disc playback. This feature is only applicable
if you have connected this DVD system to a HDMI-compatible
TV/device.
{ HDMI Video }– Selects a suitable video resolution
depending on the capability of the
connected TV/device to further enhance
the HDMI video output.
{ 480p }
Progressive output in 480 lines for NTSC TV.
{ 576p }
Progressive output in 576 lines for PAL TV.
{ 720p } - (if a HDMI TV is connected)
Progressive output upscale to 720 lines.
{ 1080i } - (if a HDMI TV is connected)
Interlaced output upscale to 1080 lines.
{ Auto }
The video output will automatically follow the
display’s supported resolution.
Note: If no display appears on the TV due to unsupported resolution,
use the composite video cable to connect the DVD system and your
TV. Turn on your TV to the correct input channel for the composite
video and adjust the resolution setting to 480p/576p.
{ Wide Screen Format } – Selects a suitable screen display.

This feature is only available if you have
selected { TV Display - 16:9 Wide
Screen }.
{ Superwide }
Selects this to display the 4:3 picture disc on the
wide-screen TV with non-linear stretching
(center position of the screen is stretched less
than the side).
{ 4:3 Pillar Box }
Selects this to display 4:3 picture disc on the
wide-screen TV without stretching. Black bars
will be shown on the both sides of the TV
screen.
{ Off }
No aspect ratio adjustment is made when this
option is selected.
Note: The { Wide Screen Format } feature will be disabled if your
HDMI TV has been preset to { 480p } or { 576p } settings.
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Preference Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)
Audio Selects the preferred audio language for DVD playback.
Subtitle Selects the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback.
Disc Menu Selects 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.
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) will appear on
the TV when you load a VCD/SVCD.
{ Off } – The VCD/SVCD will skip the index menu and
playback directly from the beginning.
MP3/JPEG Nav MP3/JPEG Navigator can only be set if the disc is recorded with a
menu. It allows you to select different display menus for easy
navigation.
{ Without Menu} – Displays all the files contained in the MP3/
Picture disc.
{ With Menu } – Displays the folder menu of the MP3/Picture
disc.
Note: This DVD system can only display 650 files/folder in the directory.
Password The password is used for the Disc Lock. Enter your six-digit
password to play a locked disc or when prompted for a
password. The default password is ‘136900’. To change the
password:
Change Password
1) Press OK to access the change password menu.
Old Password
2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 on the remote control to
New Password enter your existing six-digit password at { Old Password }.
Confirm PWD Note: When doing this for the first time or if you forget your existing
OK password, key in ‘136900’.
3) Enter the new six-digit password at { New Password }.
4) Enter the new six-digit password again at { Confirm PWD }.
5) Press OK to confirm and exit the menu.
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Preference Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)
DivX Subtitle Selects the font type that supports the recorded DivX subtitle.
{ Standard } – Displays a standard list of Roman subtitle
fonts provided by this DVD system.
{ Others } – Displays other subtitle fonts.
Default 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. Press OK to confirm the default
reset.
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Tuner Operations
IMPORTANT! Using auto install
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Make sure the FM and MW
antennas are connected. This feature is only applicable for first
time radio station programming. You will
be prompted to install the radio stations
when you access the tuner mode. With
Tuning to radio stations one touch of button, all the available
radio stations will be stored
A Press SOURCE repeatedly until “FM” automatically.
appears on the display panel (or press
display panel
TUNER on the remote control).
B Press W / X briefly on the remote
control to start tuning.
“SEARCH > or <” will appear on the
display panel until a radio station with
sufficient signal strength is found.
C Repeat step B if necessary until you find
the desired radio station.
D To fine-tune the reception of a weak A Press TUNER.
station, press S / T briefly and “AUTO INSTALL PRESS PLAY”
repeatedly until optimal reception is appears.
found.
B Press PLAY X until “START ...” appears
on the display panel.
The system will start searching from
Presetting radio stations the FM band followed by the MW band.
All the available radio stations with
You can store up to 40 FM and 20 MW strong signal will be stored automatically.
preset radio stations in the memory. Once complete, the last tuned radio
There are three different ways to station will be played back.
programme the radio stations:
– Using auto install (for first time setup
only)
– Using automatic preset
– Using manual preset
Helpful Hints:
– The system will exit presetting mode if no
button is pressed within 20 seconds.
– If no stereo signal is detected or less than
5 (five) stations are detected during tuner
installation, “PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA”
appears.
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Tuner Operations (continued)
Using automatic preset
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Deleting a preset radio station

Use automatic presetting to store or
reinstall all the preset radio stations.
A In tuner mode, use ./ > keys to
A Press TUNER to select “FM” or “MW” select a preset radio station.
band. B Hold down Ç until “FM/MW X
B Hold down PROGRAM until DELETED” appears.
“START ...” appears on the display panel. “X” is the preset number.
All previously stored radio stations The radio station continues to play
will be replaced. but has been deleted from the preset list.
The rest of the preset radio stations
Using manual preset remain unchanged.
Use manual presetting to store your
favourite radio stations.
A Tune to your desired radio station (see Changing tuning grid

‘Tuning to radio stations’).
(not available for all versions)
B Press PROGRAM. In some countries, the frequency step
C Use ./ > keys to select a preset between adjacent channels in the MW/FM
number that you want to store the band is 9 kHz/ 50 kHz (10 kHz/ 100 kHz
current radio station. in some areas).
D Press PROGRAM to store. IMPORTANT!

Changing the tuning grid will erase
all previously stored preset radio
stations.
Selecting a preset radio station
A Press SOURCE to select “FM” or
“MW”.
A Press TUNER to select “FM” or “MW”
band. B Press STANDBY ON to switch the
DVD system to standby mode.
B Use ./ > keys to select a preset
number (or use the numeric keypad on C Press STANDBY ON and . keys
the remote control). together on the front panel to power up
The waveband, preset number the DVD system.
followed by the radio frequency will The display will show “GRID 9” or
appear on the display panel. “GRID 10”.
Helpful Hint:
– GRID 9 and GRID 10 indicate that the
tuning grid is in step of 9 kHz and 10 kHz
respectively.
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Sound and Volume Controls
English
Selecting digital sound effects
Select a preset digital sound effect that

matches your disc’s content or that
optimises the sound of the musical style
you are playing.
Press SOUND to select the available

sound effect.
MUTE
When playing movie discs or in TV mode,
you can select :
SURR. SOUND CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION or
SCI-FI.
When playing music discs or while in
TUNER or AUX/DI mode, you can select :
CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK or DIGITAL.
Selecting surround sound
Helpful Hint:
– For flat sound output, select CONCERT or
Press SURR. to select : DOLBY+PL II CLASSIC.
(multi-channel) or STEREO.
The availability of the various
surround sound modes depends on the
sound available on the disc. Volume control
The centre and rear speakers operate
only in multi-channel surround mode.
The available output modes for Multi- Press VOL +/- on the remote
channel include: Dolby Digital, DTS control to increase or decrease the
(Digital Theatre Systems) Surround and volume level.
Dolby Pro Logic II. “VOL MIN” is the minimum volume
level and “VOL MAX” is the maximum
Stereo broadcasts or recordings will
volume level.
produce some surround channel effects
when played in a surround mode.
However, mono (single channel sound) To turn off the volume temporarily
sources will not produce any sound from Press MUTE on the remote control.
the rear speakers. Playback will continue without sound
and “MUTE” appears.
Helpful Hint: To restore the volume, press MUTE
– You are not able to select the surround again, or increase the volume level.
sound mode if the system setup menu is
turned on.
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Other Features
English
Software upgrades
Periodically Philips will issue software

upgrades to enhance your user
experience.
Before you start ...

Check the current software version of
this DVD system:
1) Press OPEN CLOSE ç to open the
disc tray.
2) Press DISPLAY on the remote
control.
A Visit the Philips website ‘www.philips.

com/support’ to check the availability of
the latest software upgrade. Download
the software to a CD-R.
B Press OPEN CLOSE ç to open the
disc tray.
C Insert the CD-R and press
OPEN CLOSE ç again.
The software will start to install on
the recorder automatically.
IMPORTANT!
Power supply must not be interrupted
during upgrade!
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Troubleshooting
WARNING
English
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first 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
No power. – Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
– Press the 2(STANDBY ON) on the front of the
DVD system to turn on the power.
No picture. – Refer to your TV’s manual for correct Video In

channel selection. Change the TV channel until you
see the DVD screen.
– Press the DISC button to select disc mode.
– If this happens when you are turning on the progressive
scan feature, wait for 15 seconds for the auto recovery.
Completely distorted picture – If this happens when you are changing the setting of the
or black/white picture. ‘TV TYPE’, wait for 15 seconds for the auto recovery.
– Check the video connection.
– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may
appear. This is not a malfunction.
– Clean the disc.
No sound or distorted sound. – Adjust the volume.

– Check the speaker connections and settings.
– Make sure that the audio cables are connected and
press the SOURCE button to select the correct input
source (for example, TV or AUX/DI) to choose the
device that you want to hear through the DVD system.
There is no sound from the – Make sure that the centre and rear speakers are
centre and rear speakers. connected correctly.
– Press the SURR. button to select a correct surround
sound setting.
– Make sure that the source you are playing is recorded or
broadcast in surround sound (DTS, Dolby Digital, etc.).
The remote control does not – Select the source you want to play (for example,
function properly. DISC or TUNER) before pressing the function button
(X, ./ >).
– Reduce the distance between the remote control and
the system.
– Replace the batteries with new ones.
– Point the remote control directly toward the IR sensor.
– Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem (Playback) Solution
English
The DVD system does not – Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing
start playback. down. The DVD+R/CD-R must be finalised.
– Check the disc type, colour system (PAL or NTSC)
and region code.
– Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc.
– Press SETUP to turn off the system setup menu
screen.
– You may need to enter the password in order to
unlock the disc for playback.
– Moisture may have condensed inside the system.
Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for
about an hour.
The aspect ratio of the screen – The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.
cannot be changed even – Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to
though you have set the TV change the aspect ratio.
display.
Cannot activate some – The features may not be available on the DVD.
features such as Angles, – Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is
Subtitles, or multi-language prohibited on this DVD.
Audio.
Not able to select some – Press STOP button twice before selecting the system
items in the setup/system setup menu.
menu. – Depending on the disc availability, some menu items
cannot be selected.
Unable to play DivX movies. – Check that the DivX file is encoded in ‘Home
Theatre’ mode with DivX certified encoder.
Radio reception is poor. – If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
connect an external antenna for better reception.
– Increase the distance between the system and your
TV or VCR.
– Tune in to the correct frequency.
– Place the antenna further away from any equipment
that may be causing the interference.
The DVD system does not – Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet
work. for a few minutes. Reconnect the power cord and try
to operate again as usual.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem (HDMI) Solution
English
No HDMI audio output. – You will not hear any sound from the HDMI output if
the source device is only DVI/HDCP (High-bandwidth
Digital Content Protection)-compatible.
– It is not possible to output SACD or copy-controlled
DVD-Audio sources from the HDMI connection.
No HDMI video output. – HDMI connection can only be made to HDMI-

equipped devices with HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital
Content Protection). If you wish to connect to a DVI
connector (equipped with HDCP), you will need a
separate adaptor (DVI to HDMI).
– Make sure the resolution of this DVD system matches
the device you have connected using the HDMI. See
HDMI setting.
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Glossary
Analogue: Sound that has not been turned Dolby Surround Pro Logic II: It is an
English
into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while improved matrix decoding technology that
digital sound has specific numerical values. provides better spatiality and directionality
These sockets send audio through two on Dolby Surround programme material,
channels, the left and right. provides a convincing three dimensional
sound field on conventional stereo music
Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and
recordings and is ideally suited to bring the
horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The
surround experience to automotive sound.
horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional
While conventional surround programming
TVs is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.
is fully compatible with Dolby Surround Pro
AUDIO OUT Sockets: Red and white Logic II decoders, soundtracks will be able to
sockets on the back of the unit that send be encoded specifically to take full advantage
audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.). of Pro Logic II playback, including separate
Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold left and right surround channels. (Such
a given length of music; measured in kilobits material is also compatible with conventional
per second, or kbps. Or, the speed at which Pro Logic decoders).
you record. Generally, the higher the bit DTS: Digital Theatre Systems. This is a
rate, or the higher the recording speed, the surround sound system, but it is different
better the sound quality. However, higher bit from the Dolby Digital. The formats were
rates use more space on a disc. developed by different companies.
Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music JPEG: A very common digital still picture
piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. format. A still picture data compression
A title is composed of several chapters. Each system proposed by the Joint Photographic
chapter is assigned a chapter number Expert Group, which features a small
enabling you to locate the chapter you want. decrease in image quality in spite of its high
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for compression ratio.
allowing a selection of images, sounds, HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia
subtitles, multi-angles, etc to be recorded on Interface (HDMI) is a high-speed digital
a DVD. interface that can transmit uncompressed
DivX: The DivX code is a patent-pending, high definition video and digital multichannel
MPEG-4 based video compression audio. It delivers perfect picture and sound
technology, developed by DivXNetworks, quality, completely free from noise. HDMI is
Inc., that can shrink digital video to sizes fully backward-compatible with DVI.
small enough to be transported over the As required by the HDMI standard,
internet, while maintaining high visual quality. connecting to HDMI or DVI products
without HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Dolby Digital: A surround sound system Content Protection) will result in no Video
developed by Dolby Laboratories containing or Audio output.
up to six channels of digital audio (front left
and right, surround left and right, centre and HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content
subwoofer). Protection) is a specification that provides a
secure transmission of digital contents
between different devices (to prevent
unauthorised copyright).
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Glossary (continued)
MP3: A file format with a sound data
English
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.
Multichannel: DVDs are formatted to have
each sound track constitute one sound field.
Multichannel refers to a structure of sound
tracks having three or more channels.
Playback control (PBC): Refers to the
signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for
controlling playback. By using menu screens
recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that
supports PBC, 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 find the region code
of your unit by looking at the product label.
Some discs are compatible with more than
one region (or ALL regions).
Surround: A system for creating realistic
three dimensional sound fields 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.
VIDEO OUT socket: Yellow socket on
the back of the DVD system that sends the
DVD picture video to a TV.
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Specifications
AMPLIFIER MAIN UNIT
English
Output power: 1000 W / 12000 PMPO Power Supply Rating: 110–127 V / 220–240 V;
- Front : 125 W / channel 50/60 Hz
- Rear: 125 W / channel Power Consumption: 12 W
- Centre : 250 W Eco Standby power: < 0.5 W
- Subwoofer: 250 W Dimensions: 435 x 55 x 327 (mm)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz / –3 dB (w x h x d)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 65 dB (CCIR) Weight: 2.44 kg
Input Sensitivity
- AUX In : 1000 mV SPEAKERS
- TV In: 500 mV FRONT and REAR speakers
- Digital In: 500 mV System: 2-way, closed box system
Impedance: 4Ω
TUNER Speaker drivers: 2 x 76mm (3”) woofer
Tuning Range: FM 87.5–108 MHz (50kHz) Frequency response: 150 Hz – 20 kHz
MW 531–1602 kHz (9kHz) Dimensions: 98.7 x 1104.3 x 63.3 (mm)
MW 530–1700 kHz (10kHz) (w x h x d - height includes
26 dB Quieting speaker stand)
Sensitivity: FM 20 dB, MW 4μV/m Weight: 3.70 kg/each
Image Rejection Radio:FM 25 dB, MW 28 dB
IF Rejection Ratio: FM 60 dB, MW 45 dB CENTRE speaker
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: FM 60 dB, MW 40 dB System: 2-way, closed box system
AM Suppression Ratio: FM 30 dB Impedance: 2Ω
Harmonic Distortion: FM Mono 3% Speaker drivers: 2 x 3” woofer + ¾” tweeter
FM Stereo 3% Frequency response: 150 Hz – 20 kHz
MW 5% Dimensions: 433.5 x 90.2 x 68.8 (mm)
Frequency Response: FM 180 Hz–10 kHz / ±6 dB (w x h x d)
Stereo Separation: FM 26 dB (1 kHz) Weight: 1.4 kg
Stereo Threshold: FM 23.5 dB
SUBWOOFER
DISC SECTION Power Supply Rating: 110–127 V / 220–240 V;
Laser Type: Semiconductor 50/60 Hz switchable
Disc Diametre: 12cm / 8cm Power Consumption: 230 W
Video Decoding: MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 / System: Bass Reflex system
/ DivX 3/4/5/6, Ultra Impedance: 2Ω
Video DAC: 12 Bits Speaker drivers: 203.2 mm (8”) woofer
Signal System: PAL / NTSC Frequency response: 30 Hz – 150 Hz
Video Format : 4:3 / 16:9 Dimensions: 240 x 365.5 x 426.5 (mm)
Video S/N: 65 dB (w x h x d)
Composite Video Weight: 8.7 kg
Output 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
Audio DAC: 24 Bits / 192 kHz
Frequency Response: 4 Hz–20 kHz (44.1 kHz)
4 Hz–22 kHz (48 kHz) Specifications subject to change without prior
4 Hz–44 kHz (96 kHz) notice.
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DVD HOME THEATRE SYSTEM HTS3455

For Customer Use:

Read carefully the information located at the

Model No. HTS3455

‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH

Manufactured under license from

DivX Ultra Certified products: “DivX,

Windows Media and the Windows logo

General Information ........................................................................................................ 8

The machine does not contain any Accessories supplied

b Disc tray g VOL

– Enlarges a picture on the TV screen.

Using the remote control – Remove batteries if they are

A Open the battery compartment.

E Select the source you wish to control by

REAR RIGHT REAR LEFT

Step 2: Connecting the

Connect all the speakers to the speaker

Step 3: Connecting the AV Step 4: Connecting the FM/

For better FM stereo reception, connect

Option 1: Using the Video (CVBS)

IMPORTANT! Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to

Option 3: Connecting to a Option 4: Connecting to a HDMI-

Step 6: Connecting the

After everything is connected

Connecting audio from TV Connecting audio from an

Step 1: Turning on the DVD Step 2: Finding the correct

A Press STANDBY ON (2). Before you start ...

Turning off to Eco Power standby

Press STANDBY ON (2).

D Use ST keys to select a language and

available in the list, select { Others }. Step 4: Setting the TV

Video Setup Page

TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting.

A In ‘DISC’ mode, press SETUP on the

Video Setup Page

{ 4:3 Pan Scan }

{ 4:3 Letter Box }

{ 16:9 Wide Screen }

D Select one of the options and press OK

TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting.

Step 5: Setting up and confirm your action by selecting the

and surround only) and volume level for HDMI Audio

Stop the disc playback by pressing STOP Rear Left

D Use W X keys to set the volume level for

Playable discs – If the inhibit icon (ø or X) appears

Programming disc tracks Other playback features

A Press PROGRAM on the remote

B Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to

D Once complete, select { Start } on the To access or remove the menu

For VCDs with Playback Control Exit Menu

A Insert a disc. D To stop playback, press Ç.

050 003 000

B If the disc main menu contains various

Playing a JPEG image file Zoom picture

Insert a Picture disc (Kodak Picture CD, Helpful Hint:

Playing a Karaoke disc

B In ‘Microphone Setup’ page, use ST

OK SETUP Audio Setup Page