Philips Hts2500 User Manual

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More play features for disc or USB
 
 
 
Several advanced features are available for video 
or picture playback from a disc or USB storage 
device.
   
 
 
 
Play a musical slideshow
 
 
Play music and pictures simultaneously to create 
a musical slideshow. The  les must be stored on 
the same disc or USB storage device.
   
 
 
1  Play a music track.
 
 
 
 
2  Navigate to the picture  le, then press  OK 
 
to star t slideshow.
   
 
 
3 Press   
 to stop slideshow.
 
 
 
 
4 Press   
 again to stop music.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quick skip play to a speci c time
 
 
Quick skip to a speci c par t of a video by 
entering the time of a scene.
   
 
 
1  During video play, press   
 
 INFO 
.
 
 
 
 
2  Press the  Navigation buttons 
 and  OK 
 to 
select:
   
 
 
 
• [TT Time] 
 : Title time.
   
 
 
 
• [Ch Time] 
 : Chapter time.
   
 
 
 
• [Disc Time] 
 : Disc time.
   
 
 
 
• [Track Time] 
 : Track time.
 
 
 
 
 
 
3  Enter the time of the scene, then press  OK 
. 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Play from a USB storage device
 
 
The home theater is  tted with a USB connector 
that allows you to view pictures, listen to music or 
watch movies stored on a USB storage device.
   
 
 
 
1  Connect the USB storage device to the 
home theater.
   
 
 
2 Press  USB 
.
   
 
 
A content browser appears.   »
 
 
 
 
 
 
3  Select a  le, then press  OK 
.
 
 
 
 
4  Press the playback but tons to control  play  
 
(see ‘Play a disc’ on page   
8  
) .
 
Note
 
If the USB storage device does not  t into the   •
connector, use a USB ex tension cable.
   
The home theater does not suppor t digital 
  •
cameras that need a computer program to 
display photos.
   
The USB storage device must be FAT or DOS -
  •
format ted, and Mass Storage Class compliant.
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6 Change settings
 
 
This section helps you to change the settings of 
your home theater. 
  Caution
 
Most of the set tings are already con gured   •
with the best value for the home theater. 
Unless you have a speci c reason to change a 
set ting, it is best to leave it at the default value.
   
 
 
Access the setup menu
 
 
 
 
1 Press     
SETUP 
.
   
 
 
The following menu appears.   »
 
Symbol  Description
 
 
 
 
[General Setup]
 
 
 
 
[Audio Setup]
 
 
 
 
[Video Setup]
 
 
 
 
[Preference Setup]
 
 
 
 
 
 
2  Select a setup menu, then press  OK 
.
   
See the following sections for information 
about how to change the set tings of your 
home theater.
   
 
 
3 Press   
 
 BACK 
 to return to the previous 
menu, or press  
   
 SETUP 
 to exit.
 
Note
 
You cannot change a set ting that is grayed out.  •
 
 
 
 
 
 
Play from radio
 
 
 
The home theater can store up to 40 radio 
stations.
   
 
 
 
 
1  Check that the FM antenna is connected.
 
 
 
 
2 Press  RADIO 
.
   
 
 
“    »AUTO INSTALL...PRESS PLAY 
’ appears 
on the display panel if you have not 
installed any radio stations. Press  
  .
 
 
 
 
 
 
3  Press the following but tons to control play:
 
Button  Action
 
  
 /   
Selects a preset radio station.
   
 
 /   
Searches for a radio station.
   
 
  
Fine tunes a radio frequency.
   
 
Press and hold to erase the 
preset radio station.
   
Press to stop the installation of 
radio stations.
   
PROGRAM 
Manual: Press once to access 
program mode, and press again 
to store the radio station.
   
Automatic: Press and hold for  ve 
seconds to reinstall radio stations.
  Note
 
AM and digital radio are not suppor ted.  •
 
 
If no stereo signal is detected, or if fewer than   •
 ve stations are found, you are prompted to 
install the radio stations again.
   
For the best reception, place the antenna away 
  •
from the T V or other sources of radiation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Play audio from TV or other 
devices
   
 
Press  AUDIO SOURCE 
 repeatedly to select the 
audio output of the  connected device . 
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Change video settings
 
 
 
 
1 Press   
 
 SETUP 
.
 
 
 
 
2 Select  [Video Setup] 
, then press  OK 
.
 
 
 
 
3  Select and adjust the following set tings:
   
 
 
 
• [TV System] 
 : Selects a T V system that 
is compatible with the TV.
   
 
 
 
• [TV Display] 
 : Selects a picture display 
format to  t the T V screen.
   
 
 
 
• [Screen Fit] 
 : Selects a full screen 
format that best  ts to the T V screen.
   
 
 
 
• [Picture Settings] 
 : Selects a 
prede ned color set ting.
   
 
 
 
• [Progressive] 
 : Enables or disables 
progressive scan mode.
   
 
 
 
 
4 Press  OK 
 to con rm your choice. 
 
Note
 
The best set ting is automatically selected for   •
the T V. If you need to change the set ting, 
ensure that the T V suppor ts the new set ting.
   
Some video set tings depend on the video 
  •
source, ensure that the disc and the T V 
suppor t the set ting or feature.
   
 
 
 
Change general settings
 
 
 
 
1 Press   
 
 SETUP 
.
 
 
 
 
2 Select  [General Setup] 
, then press  OK 
.
 
 
 
 
3  Select and adjust the following set tings:
   
 
 
 
• [OSD Language] 
 : Selects the on-
screen display menu language.
   
 
 
 
• [Screen Saver] 
 : Enables or disables 
screen saver mode. If enabled, the 
screen enters idle mode af ter 10 
minutes of inactivity (for example, in 
pause or stop mode).
   
 
 
 
• [DivX(R) VOD Code] 
 : Displays the 
DivX VOD registration code for the 
home theater.
   
 
 
 
 
4 Press  OK 
 to con rm your choice.
 
Note
 
Before you purchase DivX videos and play   •
them on the home theater, register the home 
theater on w w w.div x.com using the DivX 
VOD code.
   
 
 
 
Change audio settings
 
 
 
 
1 Press   
 
 SETUP 
.
 
 
 
 
2 Select  [Audio Setup] 
, then press  OK 
. 
 
 
 
 
3  Select and adjust the following set tings:
   
 
 
 
• [Speakers Volume] 
 : Sets the volume 
of each speaker to obtain the ideal 
audio balance.
   
 
 
 
• [Speakers Delay] 
 : Sets the delay time 
for center and rear speakers to obtain 
an equal audio transmission from all 
the speakers.
   
 
 
 
 
4 Press  OK 
 to con rm your choice. 
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7 Update software
 
 
To check for new updates, compare the current 
software version of your home theater with the 
latest software version (if available) on the Philips 
web site.
   
 
 
Check software version
 
 
 
 
 
1 Press     
SETUP 
.
 
 
 
 
2 Select  [Preference Setup] 
 >  [Version Info.] 
, 
then press  OK 
.
   
 
 
The software version is displayed.   »
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Update software from a CD-R 
or USB
   
 
 
1  Check for the latest sof tware version on 
www.philips.com/support.
   
 
 
Search for your model and click on 
• 
‘software&drivers’.
 
 
 
 
 
 
2  Download the sof tware onto a CD-R or 
USB storage device.
   
 
 
3  Inser t the CD-R or connect the USB 
storage device to the home theater.
   
 
 
4  Follow the instructions on the T V to 
con rm the update.
   
 
 
When complete, the home theater    »
automatically switches off and on again.
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
If not, disconnect the power cord for a 
• 
few seconds and then reconnect it.
 
Caution
 
Do not turn off the power or remove the   •
CD-R or USB storage device when the 
sof tware update is in progress because you 
might damage the home theater.
   
 
 
 
Change preference settings
 
 
 
 
1 Press   
 
 SETUP 
.
 
 
 
 
2 Select  [Preference Setup] 
, then press  OK 
.
 
 
 
 
3  Select and adjust the following set tings:
   
 
 
 
• [Audio] 
 : Selects audio language for 
video.
   
 
 
 
• [Subtitle] 
 : Selects subtitle language for 
video.
   
 
 
 
• [Disc Menu] 
 : Selects menu language 
for video disc.
   
 
 
 
• [Parental] 
 : Restricts access to discs 
that are recorded with ratings. To 
play all discs irrespective of the rating, 
select level ‘8’.
   
 
 
 
• [PBC] 
 : Displays or skips the content 
menu for VCD and SVCD discs.
   
 
 
 
• [Password] 
 : Sets or changes a PIN 
code to play a restricted disc. Enter 
‘ 0000 
’ if you do not have a PIN or if 
you have forgotten your PIN.
   
 
 
 
• [DivX Subtitle] 
 : Selects a character 
set that suppor ts the DivX subtitle.
   
 
 
 
• [Version Info.] 
 : Displays the sof tware 
version for the home theater.
   
 
 
 
• [Default] 
 : Resets the home theater to 
the default set tings programmed at the 
factory.
   
 
 
 
 
4 Press  OK 
 to con rm your choice.
 
Note
 
If your preferred disc language is not available,   •
you can select  [Other] 
 from the list and enter 
the 4-digit language code which can be found 
at the back of this manual. 
   
If you select a language that is not available 
  •
on a disc, the home theater uses the default 
language of the disc.
   
You cannot reset disc lock , password (PIN 
  •
code) and parental control set tings to their 
default values.
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Video 
   
Signal system: PAL / NTSC   •
   
 
 
 
Audio 
   
Sampling frequency:   •
   
 
 
MP3: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
• 
 
 
 
 
WMA: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz• 
 
 
 
 
Constant bit rate:   •
   
 
 
MP3: 112 kbps - 320 kbps
• 
 
 
 
 
WMA: 48 kbps - 192 kbps• 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Radio 
   
Tuning range: FM 87. 5-108 MHz (50 kHz)   •
   
Signal-to-noise ratio: FM 50 dB   •
   
Frequency response: FM 180 Hz-10 kHz /    •
±6dB
   
 
 
 
USB 
   
Compatibility: USB   •
   
Class suppor t: UMS (USB Mass Storage    •
Class)
   
File system: FAT16, FAT32   •
   
Maximum memor y suppor t: < 160GB   •
   
 
 
 
Main Unit 
   
 
 
Power supply: 110 -240V, ~50 -60 Hz; 
• 
 
 
 
 
Power consumption: 55 W   •
   
 
 
Standby power consumption:  1 W    •
   
 
 
Dimensions ( WxHxD): 360 x 58 x 303    •
(m m)
   
 
 
Weight: 2.3 kg   •
   
 
 
 
 
 
Subwoofer 
   
Impedance: 12 ohm   •
   
Speaker drivers: 133 mm (5.25”) woofer   •
   
Frequency response: 40 Hz-150 kHz   •
   
Dimensions ( WxHxD): 160 x 267. 5 x 265    •
(m m)
   
Weight: 2.65 kg   •
   
Cable leng th: 2 m   •
   
 
 
 
Speakers  
   
System: full range satellite   •
   
Speaker impedance: 3 ohm    •
   
Speaker drivers: 3” full range    •
   
Frequency response: 150 Hz-20 kHz   •
   
Dimensions ( WxHxD): 100 x 100 x 75    •
(m m)
   
Weight: 0.30~0.66 kg/each   •
   
Cable leng th:   •
   
 
 
Center : 1 m
• 
 
 
 
 
Front: 2 m• 
 
 
 
 
Rear : 10 m• 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8 Product 
specifications
  Note
 
Speci cation and design are subject to change   •
without notice.
 
 
 
 
Region code 
   
The type plate on the back or bottom of the 
home theater shows which regions it suppor ts
   
  
 
 
 
 
 
Playback media 
   
DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CD-R/
CD-RW, Audio CD, Video CD/SVCD, Picture CD, 
MP3-CD, WMA-CD, DivX-CD, USB storage device
   
 
 
 
File Format 
   
Audio: .mp3, .wma   •
   
Video: .div x, .div x ultra, .mpeg, .mpg, .wmv    •
(simple pro le)
   
Picture: .jpeg, .jpg   •
   
 
 
 
Ampli er 
   
Total output power : 300 W RMS (30%    •
THD)
   
Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz / ±3dB   •
   
Signal-to-noise ratio: > 65 dB (CCIR) /    •
(A-weighted)
   
Input sensitivity:   •
   
 
 
AUX: 1 mV
• 
Country DVD
Europe, United Kingdom
 Latin America
 Australia, New Zealand 
 Russia, India
 China
Asia Pacific, Taiwan, Korea
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9 Troubleshooting
 
Warning
 
Risk of electric shock . Never remove the   •
casing of the product. 
 
 
To keep the warranty valid, never tr y to repair the 
product yourself. 
   
If you have problems using this product, check the 
following points before you request ser vice. If you 
still have a problem, register your product and get 
suppor t at www.philips.com/welcome. 
   
 
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the 
model and serial number of your product. The 
model number and serial number are on the back 
or bottom of your product. Write the numbers 
here: 
   
Model No. __________________________
   
Serial No. ___________________________
 
 
 
 
Main unit
 
 
The buttons on this home theater do not work.
   
Disconnect the home theater from the    •
power outlet for a few minutes, then 
reconnect. 
   
 
 
 
Picture
 
 
No picture.
   
Ensure that the T V is switched to the    •
correct source for this home theater.
   
If this happens when you change the T V    •
system, switch to its default mode: 1) Press 
 
  . 2) Press   
. 3) Press  SUBTITLE 
.
   
If this happens when you switch on the    •
progressive scan mode, switch to its default 
mode: 1) Press  
  . 2) Press   
. 3) Press 
  AUDIO 
.
 
 
 
 
 
Sound
 
 
No sound.
   
Ensure that the audio cables are connected    •
and select the correct input source (for 
example,  AUDIO SOURCE 
) for the device 
you want to play.    
 
 
 
 
 
Laser speci cation 
   
Type: Semiconductor laser GaAIAs (CD)   •
   
Wave leng th: 645 - 665 nm (DVD), 770 -    •
800 nm (CD)
   
Output power : 6 mW (DVD), 7 mW    •
(VCD/CD)
   
Beam divergence: 60 degrees.   •
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10 Index
 
 
 
A
 
 
ampli er  13  
   
audio 
   
connection  7 
 
 
 
 
C
 
 
care  3 
   
change settings  10 
   
connect 
   
audio from T V   7 ,  10 
   
guide  6 
   
other devices   7 
   
TV  6 
   
connectors  6 
   
contact us  14 
 
 
 
 
D
 
 
disc 
   
play  8 
   
suppor ted discs   13  
   
disposal of your product  4 
 
 
 
 
F
 
 
 le formats  13  
 
 
 
 
O
 
 
overview 
   
connectors  6 
   
main unit   4 
   
remote control   5 
 
 
 
 
P
 
 
picture 
   
options  8 
   
slide show   9 ,  8 
   
thumbnail over view   8 
   
troubleshooting  14 
   
play 
   
disc  8 
   
options  8 
   
radio  10 
   
troubleshooting  15 
   
USB storage device   9 
   
product care  3 
   
product speci cations  13  
 
 
No sound from TV program.
   
Connect an audio cable from the audio    •
input on the home theater to the audio 
output on the T V, then press  AUDIO 
SOURCE 
 repeatedly to select the correct 
audio source.
   
Distorted sound or echo.
   
Ensure that the T V volume is muted or set    •
to minimum if you are playing audio through 
the home theater.
   
 
 
 
Play
 
 
Disc cannot be played. 
   
Clean the disc.   •
   
Ensure that the home theater suppor ts the    •
  disc  
 (see ‘Product speci cations’ on page 
   
13  
) .
   
Ensure that the home theater suppor ts the    •
region code of the DVD.
   
For DVD±RW or DVD±R , ensure that the    •
disc is  nalized.
   
DivX video  les cannot be played.
   
Ensure that the DivX  le is encoded    •
according to the ‘Home Theater Pro le’ 
with the DivX encoder.
   
Ensure that the DivX video  le is complete.   •
   
DivX subtitles do not display correctly.
   
Ensure that the subtitle  le name is the    •
same as the movie  le name.
   
Select the correct character set: 1) Press    •
 
   
 SETUP 
. 2) Select  [Preference Setup] 
. 
3) Select  [DivX Subtitle] 
. 4) Select a 
suppor ted character set. 5) Press  OK 
.
   
The contents of a USB storage device cannot be 
read.
   
Ensure that the format of the USB storage    •
device is  compatible with the home theater  
 
(see ‘Product speci cations’ on page   
13  
) .
   
Ensure that the USB storage device    •
is format ted with a  le system that is 
suppor ted by the home theater.
   
 
‘No entry’ or ‘x’ sign appears on the TV. 
   
The operation is not possible.   •
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R
 
 
radio 
   
play  10 
   
program  10 
   
tune  10 
   
recycle  4 
   
region code  13  
   
remote control  5 
   
repeat  8 ,  9 
   
rotate pictures  8 
 
 
 
 
S
 
 
safety  3 
   
slideshow 
   
play musical slideshow   9 
   
software 
   
update  12 
   
version  12 
   
sound 
   
mode  7 
   
surround  8 
   
troubleshooting  14 
 
 
 
 
T
 
 
time search video  9 
   
troubleshooting  14 
   
TV 
   
audio from T V   7 ,  10 
   
connect  6 
 
 
 
 
U
 
 
USB 
   
play  9 
   
software update   12 
   
 
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