Philips Hts3500s User Manual

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Basic Connections (continued)
IMPORTANT!
–You only need to make 
one video
connection from the following
options, depending on the
capabilities of your TV.
–Connect the DVD system directly
to the TV.
–Proceed to page 19 for setting up
the TV once you have completed
the connections.
Helpful Hints:
– To hear the TV channels through this DVD
system, use the audio cables (white/red - not
supplied) to connect AUX IN sockets to the
corresponding AUDIO OUT sockets on the TV
(not required if you are using Scart
connection).
– Scart (RGB) Video provides better picture
quality than Composite Video.
Step 4:Connecting to TV
L
RPb PrY
VIDEO
AUDIOOUT INTV
OROR
Option 1: Using Scart socket

Use the supplied scart video cable (black)
to connect the DVD system’s SCART
socket to the corresponding Scart input
socket on the TV.
OR
Option 2: Using S-Video socket

Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to
connect the DVD system’s S-VIDEO
socket to the S-Video input socket (or
labelled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV.
OR
Option 3: Using Composite Video
socket

Use a composite video cable (yellow -
not supplied) to connect the DVD
system’s CVBS socket to the video input
socket (or labelled as A/V In, Video In,
Composite or Baseband) on the TV.
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Basic Connections (continued)
IMPORTANT!
–The progressive scan video quality
is only possible when using Y Pb Pr
and a progressive scan TV is required.
–DO NOT connect both SCART
and Y Pb Pr to a TV, it may affect the
picture quality.
1Use the component video cables (red /
blue / green - not supplied) to connect the
DVD system’s Y Pb Pr sockets to the
corresponding component video input
sockets (or labelled as Y Pb/Cb Pr /Cr or
YUV) on the TV.
2To hear the TV channels through this
DVD system, use an audio cables (white /
red - not supplied) to connect AUX IN
sockets to the corresponding AUDIO
OUT sockets on the TV.
3Proceed to page 20 for detailed
Progressive Scan set up.
Step 5: Connecting to a
Progressive Scan TV
(optional)
L
RPb PrY
VIDEO
AUDIOOUT IN
TV
1Connect the supplied MW loop antenna
to the MW socket.  Place the MW loop
antenna on a shelf, or attach it to a stand
or wall.
2Connect the supplied FM antenna to the
FM socket.  Extend the FM antenna and
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 as possible
from your TV, VCR or other radiation source
to prevent unwanted interference.
MW
antenna fix the claw
into the slot
Step 6: Connecting FM/MW
antennas
FM
antenna
Pb PrY
1
➠
2
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Basic Connections (continued)
After everything is connected
properly, plug the AC power cord
into the power outlet.
The red Eco Power LED on the DVD
system will light up. Never make or
change any connections with the power
switched on.
Helpful Hint:
– Refer to the type plate on the rear of the
subwoofer for identification and supply
ratings.
Step 7: Connecting the
power cord
TV
LRPb PrY
DVD system
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Viewing and listening to the
playback
1Connect the VCR or Cable/Satellite Box
to the TV as shown.
2Connect the DVD system’s AUX IN
(R/L) sockets to the AUDIO OUT
sockets on the VCR or cable/satellite box.
Press AUX/DI on the remote to select
“AUX” in order to activate the input
source.
Connections to External Devices
Connecting a VCR or
Cable/Satellite Box
L
RPb PrY
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1
~ AC MAINS
3
VIDEO
AUDIOOUT INTV
VCR or Cable/
Satellite Box
Using the VCR for recording DVD
playback
Some DVDs are copy-protected.  You
cannot record or dub protected discs
using a VCR.
3Connect the DVD system’s S-VIDEO
socket to the S-VIDEO IN socket on the
VCR.
4Connect the DVD system’s LINE OUT
(R/L) sockets to the AUDIO IN sockets
on the VCR.
This will allow you to make analogue
stereo (two channel, right and left)
recordings.
To view DVD playback while
recording,
you must connect the DVD system to
your TV using a SCART (as shown above)
connection.
DVD System
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Listening to the playback

Connect the DVD system’s DIGITAL
IN socket to the DIGITAL OUT socket
on a digital audio device.
Press AUX/DI on the remote to select
“DI” in order to activate the input
source.
Helpful Hints:
– Some DVDs are copy-protected.  You
cannot record the disc through a VCR or
digital recording device.
– You cannot hear or record the SACD or
MP3-CD playback if you use the digital
connection.
– For your playback through DIGITAL IN
connection, set the digital output of that
player to PCM format.
– Always refer to the user manual of the
other equipment for complete connection
and use details.
Connecting digital audio
equipment
(for example)
CD Recorder
L
RPb PrY
Connections to External Devices (continued)
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Remote Control
* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
!
1B
–Switches to Eco Power standby mode, or
turns on the system.
2VOL +-
–Adjusts the volume level.
31 2 3 4
–DISC: selects movement direction in the
menu.
–TUNER: use  3 4 to start auto searching,
use 1 2 to tune the radio frequency up/
down.
4S  /  T
–DISC: *searches backward/forward or
selects a track.
–TUNER: selects a preset radio station.
5PAUSE Å
–DISC: pauses playback.
6Source buttons
DISC : switches to DISC source mode.
TV: switches to TV source mode.
The sound from TV will come out
through the DVD system.
TUNER: toggles between FM and MW
band.
AUX/DI: toggles between AUX and
DIGITAL IN external source mode.
7SETUP
–DISC: enters or exits system setup menu.
8ZOOM
–DISC: enlarges a picture on the TV screen.
9TV VOL +-
–Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only).
0SLEEP
–Sets the sleep timer function.
!SURR
–Selects multichannel surround or stereo
mode.
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Remote Control (continued)
* = Press and hold the button for more than two seconds.
@Numeric Keypad (0-9)
–DISC: enters a track/title number.
–TUNER: enters the preset radio station
number.
#DISC MENU
–DISC: enters or exits disc contents menu.
For VCD, selects various preview
function.
$DISPLAY
–DISC: displays the current status or disc
information.
%OK
–Confirms a selection.
^PLAYÉ
–DISC: starts playback.
&STOPÇ
–Exits an operation.
–DISC: stops playback.
–DISC: holding down the button will open
or close the disc tray.
–TUNER: *erases a preset radio station.
*AUDIO
–DISC: selects an audio language (DVD/
VCD) or an audio channel (CD).
(SUBTITLE
–DISC: selects a subtitle language.
)REPEAT
–DISC: selects various repeat modes;
switches repeat mode off.
¡MUTE
–Mutes or restores the volume.
™SOUND
–Selects a predefined sound effect.
£PROG
–DISC: starts programming.
–TUNER: starts *automatic/ manual preset
programming.
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Main Unit
1STANDBY ON (B)
–Switches to Eco Power standby mode, or
turns on the system.
2Disc tray
3OPEN CLOSE 0
–Opens/Closes the disc tray.
4 ECO POWER indicator
–Lights up when in Eco Power standby
mode.
5iR
–Point the remote control towards this
sensor.
6System display panel
7VOLUME
–Adjusts the volume level.
123647
890!
5
8SOURCE
–Selects the relevant active source mode:
DISC, TUNER  (FM/MW), TV  or AUX/DI.
9ÉÅ PLAY/PAUSE
–DISC: starts/pauses playback.
–TUNER: starts preset radio station
installation in Plug & Play mode.
0S  PREV / NEXT T
–DISC: *searches backward/forward or
selects a track.
–TUNER: selects a preset radio station.
!Ç STOP
–Exits an operation.
–DISC: stops playback.
–TUNER: hold down this button to erase
the current preset radio station.
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Getting Started
Step 1:Inserting batteries into
the remote control
1
3
2
1Open the battery compartment.
2Insert two batteries type R06 or AA,
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
3Close the cover.
CAUTION!
–Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the remote control
is not to be used for a long time.
–Do not use old and new, or
different types of batteries in
combination.
–Batteries contain hazardous
chemical substances, so they should
be disposed of properly.
Using the remote control to
operate the system
1Aim the remote control directly at the
remote sensor (iR) on the front panel.
2Select the source you wish to control by
pressing one of the source select buttons
on the remote control (for example TV,
TUNER).
3Then select the desired function (for
example É,
 S,  T).
Step 2: Switching on the
DVD system

Press the SOURCE control to select :
DISC  ™ FM ™ MW ™ TV ™ AUX
™ DI ™ DISC ....
OR
Press DISC, TV, TUNER or AUX/DI on
the remote.
Switching to Eco Power standby
mode

Press STANDBY ON (B).
➜The display screen will go blank.
Step 3:Setting the TV
After connecting the DVD system to
your TV, you have to switch the TV to the
correct programme number for the input
socket (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’) in order to
view the playback from the DVD system.
1Press SOURCE control until “DISC”
appears on the display panel.
2Turn on the TV and set it to the correct
video-in channel.  You should see the blue
DVD background screen on the TV.
➜Usually this channel is between the
lowest and highest channels and may be
called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO. See your
TV manual for more details.
➜Or, you may go to channel 1 on your
TV, then press the Channel down button
repeatedly until you see the Video In
channel.
➜Or, the TV remote control may have a
button or switch that chooses between
different video modes.
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EnglishSetting up Progressive Scan feature
(for Progressive Scan TV only)
The progressive scan display twice the
number of frames per seconds than
interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV
system).  With nearly double the number
of lines, progressive scan offers higher
picture resolution and quality.
IMPORTANT!
Before enabling the progressive scan
feature, you must ensure :
1) Your TV can accept progressive signals,
a progressive scan TV is required.
2) You have connected the DVD system
to your TV using Y Pb Pr (see page 12).
1Turn off your TV progressive scan mode
or turn on interlaced mode (refer to
your TV user manual).
2Press DISC on the remote to turn on
the DVD system.
3Turn on your TV and select the correct
Video Input channel (see page 19).
➜The blue DVD background screen will
appear on the TV.
4Press SETUP on the remote.
5Press 2 to select { Video Setup Page }.
Video Setup Page
TV Type
TV Display
Progressive
Picture Setting
Component
6Select { Component } > { YUV }, then
press OK to confirm.
7Select { Progressive } > { On }, then
press OK to confirm.
➜The below menu will appear on the TV.
HINTS:(refer to the owner's manual)
ACTIVATING PROGRESSIVE:
1. Ensure your TV has progressive scan.
2. Connect with YPbPr(GBR) video cable.
3. If there is a blank screen on normal TV,
    wait 15 seconds for auto recover.
CancelOK
8Press 1 to highlight OK in the menu
and press OK to confirm.
There will be no picture on your TV
at this state until you turn on the
progressive scan mode on your TV.
9Turn on your TV progressive scan mode
(refer to your TV user manual).
➜The below menu will appear on the TV.
Confirm again to use progressive scan
If picture is good press OK on remote
CancelOK
0Press 1 to highlight OK in the menu
and press OK to confirm.
➜The set up is complete now and you
can start enjoy the high quality picture.
If no picture:

Wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery.
OR
1Deactivate Progressive Scan feature by
pressing the OPEN CLOSE 
0 on the
DVD system to open the disc tray.
2Press 1 on the remote control.
3Press MUTE on the remote.
➜The blue DVD background screen will
appear on the TV.
Helpful Hint:
– There are some progressive scan TV and
High-Definition TV sets that are not fully
compatible with this DVD system, resulting in
the unnatural picture when playing back a
DVD VIDEO disc in the progressive scan
mode.  In such a case, turn off the
progressive scan feature on both the DVD
system and your TV set.
Getting Started (continued)
TIPS:The underlined option is the factory default setting.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.  To remove the menu, press SETUP.
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