Philips Hts3455 User Manual

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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 
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 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:    1000 W / 12000 PMPO
-  Front :        125 W / channel
-  Rear:         125 W / channel
-  Centre :        250 W 
-  Subwoofer:    250 W  
Frequency Response:  20 Hz – 20 kHz / –3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 65 dB (CCIR)
Input Sensitivity 
- AUX In :        1000 mV
- TV In:         500 mV
- Digital In:       500 mV
TUNER Tuning Range:    FM 87.5–108 MHz (50kHz)
              MW 531–1602 kHz (9kHz)
              MW 530–1700 kHz (10kHz)
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:  110–127 V / 220–240 V; 
            50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 12 W
Eco Standby power:   < 0.5 W
Dimensions:      435 x 55 x 327 (mm)
              (w x h x d)
Weight:         2.44  kg
SPEAKERSFRONT and REAR speakers
System:         2-way, closed box system
Impedance:     4 Ω
Speaker drivers:  2 x 76mm (3”) woofer
Frequency response:  150 Hz – 20 kHz 
Dimensions:     98.7 x 1104.3 x 63.3 (mm)
              (w x h x d - height includes  
            speaker stand)
Weight:         3.70  kg/each
           
CENTRE speaker
System:         2-way, closed box system
Impedance:     2 Ω
Speaker drivers:  2 x 3” woofer + ¾” tweeter
Frequency response:  150 Hz – 20 kHz 
Dimensions:     433.5 x 90.2 x 68.8 (mm)
              (w x h x d)
Weight:         1.4  kg
SUBWOOFER  
Power Supply Rating:  110–127 V / 220–240 V; 
            50/60 Hz switchable
Power Consumption: 230 W
System:         Bass Refl ex system
Impedance:     2 Ω
Speaker drivers:  203.2 mm (8”) woofer
Frequency response:  30 Hz – 150 Hz 
Dimensions:     240 x 365.5 x 426.5 (mm)
              (w x h x d)
Weight:         8.7  kg
Specifi cations subject to change without prior 
notice.
 
						

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