Philips Hts3100 User Manual

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EnglishThe DVD system does not
start playback.
The aspect ratio of the screen 
cannot be changed even though 
you have set the TV display.
Cannot activate some features 
such as Angles, Subtitles, or 
multi-language Audio.
Not able to select some items 
in the setup/system menu.
Unable to play DivX movies.
Radio reception is poor.
The DVD system does not
work.–  Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing 
down. The DVD+R/CD-R must be fi nalised.
–  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 is fi xed on the DVD disc.
–  Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to 
change the aspect ratio.
–  The features may not be available on the DVD.
–  Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is  
 prohibited on this DVD.
–  Press STOP button twice before selecting the system 
setup menu.
–  Depending on the disc availability, some menu items 
cannot be selected.
–  Check that the DivX fi le is encoded in ‘Home 
Theatre’ mode with DivX certifi ed encoder.
–  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.
–  Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet 
for a few minutes. Reconnect the power cord and try 
to operate again as usual.
Problem (Playback)   Solution
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Glossary
Analogue: Sound that has not been turned 
into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while 
digital sound has specifi c numerical values. 
These sockets send audio through two 
channels, the left and right.
Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and 
horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The 
horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional 
TVs is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.
Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold 
a given length of music; measured in kilobits 
per second, or kbps. Or, the speed at which 
you record. Generally, the higher the bit 
rate, or the higher the recording speed, the 
better the sound quality. However, higher bit 
rates use more space on a disc.
Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music 
piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. 
A title is composed of several chapters. Each 
chapter is assigned a chapter number 
enabling you to locate the chapter you want.
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for 
allowing a selection of images, sounds, 
subtitles, multi-angles, etc to be recorded on 
a DVD.
DivX: The DivX code is a patent-pending, 
MPEG-4 based video compression 
technology, developed by DivXNetworks, 
Inc., that can shrink digital video to sizes 
small enough to be transported over the 
internet, while maintaining high visual quality.
Dolby Digital: A surround sound system
developed by Dolby Laboratories containing 
up to six channels of digital audio (front left 
and right, surround left and right, centre and 
subwoofer).Dolby Surround Pro Logic II: It is an 
improved matrix decoding technology that 
provides better spatiality and directionality 
on Dolby Surround programme material, 
provides a convincing three dimensional 
sound fi eld on conventional stereo music 
recordings and is ideally suited to bring the 
surround experience to automotive sound. 
While conventional surround programming 
is fully compatible with Dolby Surround Pro 
Logic II decoders, soundtracks will be able to 
be encoded specifi cally to take full advantage 
of Pro Logic II playback, including separate 
left and right surround channels. (Such 
material is also compatible with conventional 
Pro Logic decoders).
DTS: Digital Theatre Systems. This is a 
surround sound system, but it is different 
from the Dolby Digital.  The formats were 
developed by different companies.
JPEG: A very common digital still picture 
format. A still picture data compression 
system proposed by the Joint Photographic 
Expert Group, which features a small 
decrease in image quality in spite of its high 
compression ratio.
MP3: A fi le format with a sound data 
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 fi eld.
Multichannel refers to a structure of sound 
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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.
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 fi nd 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 fi elds 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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Specifi cations
AMPLIFIER Output power:    200 W 
-  Front :        25 W / channel
-  Rear:         25 W / channel
-  Centre :        50 W 
-  Subwoofer:    50 W  
Frequency Response:  20 Hz – 20 kHz / –3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 65 dB (CCIR)
Input Sensitivity 
- AUX In :        1000 mV
TUNER Tuning Range:    FM 87.5–108 MHz (50kHz)
            MW 531–1602 kHz (9kHz)
26 dB Quieting 
Sensitivity:        FM 20 dB, MW 4μV/m
Image Rejection Radio:FM 25 dB, MW 28 dB
IF Rejection Ratio:    FM 60 dB, MW 45 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: FM 60 dB, MW 40 dB
AM Suppression Ratio: FM 30 dB
Harmonic Distortion: FM Mono 3%
            FM Stereo 3%
            MW 5%
Frequency Response:  FM 180 Hz–10 kHz / ±6 dB
Stereo Separation:  FM 26 dB (1 kHz)
Stereo Threshold:  FM 23.5 dB
DISC SECTIONLaser Type:      Semiconductor
Disc Diametre:  12cm / 8cm
Video Decoding:  MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 /   
              / DivX 3/4/5/6, Ultra 
Video DAC:     12 Bits
Signal System:   PAL / NTSC
Video Format:   4:3 / 16:9
Video S/N:      65 dB 
Composite Video 
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)
              4 Hz–44 kHz (96 kHz)
MAIN UNITPower Supply Rating:  220–240 V; 50 Hz
Power Consumption: 70 W
Eco Standby power:   < 1 W
Dimensions:      360 x 54 x 324 (mm)
(w x h x d)
Weight:         2.66  kg
SPEAKERSFRONT and REAR speakers
System:         1-way, closed box system
Impedance:     4 Ω
Speaker drivers:  1 x 76 mm (3”) woofer
Frequency response:  120 Hz – 20 kHz 
Dimensions:     97.5 x 191.3 x 71.4 (mm)
(w x h x d)
Weight:         0.56  kg/each
CENTRE speaker
System:         1-way, closed box system
Impedance:     8 Ω
Speaker drivers:  1 x 76 mm (3”) woofer
Frequency response:  120 Hz – 20 kHz 
Dimensions:    239.3 x 99.6 x 69.4 (mm)
(w x h x d)
Weight:         0.72  kg
SUBWOOFER 
Impedance:     8 Ω
Speaker drivers:  165 mm (6.5”) woofer
Frequency response:  30 Hz – 120 Hz 
Dimensions:     194 x 266 x 339.5 (mm)
(w x h x d)
Weight:         3.5  kg
Specifi cations subject to change without prior 
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