Philips Hts3500s User Manual

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This DVD system setup is carried out via
the TV, enabling you to customise the
DVD system to suit your particular
requirements.
Accessing General Setup
Page
1
Press DISC and followed by SETUP on
the remote.
2Use 1 2 keys to select ‘General Setup
Page’.
3Press OK to confirm.
General Setup Page
Disc Lock
Display Dim
Program
OSD Language
Screen Saver
DIVX(R) VOD Code
DVD Setup Menu Options
TIPS:The underlined option is the factory default setting.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.  To remove the menu, press SETUP.
Locking/Unlocking the disc for
viewing
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.
1In ‘General Setup Page’, use 34 keys to
highlight { Disc Lock }, then press 2.
{ Lock }
Select this to block the playback of the current
disc.  Subsequent access to a locked disc
requires six-digit password.  The default
password is ‘136900’ (see page 39 “Changing
the password”).
{ Unlock }Select this to unlock the disc and allow future
playback.
2Use 34 keys to select a setting and press
OK to confirm.
Dimming system’s display panel
You can select different levels of
brightness for the DVD system display
screen.
1In ‘General Setup Page’, use 34 keys to
highlight { Display Dim }, then press 2.
{ 
100% }Select this for full brightness.
{ 70% }Select this for medium brightness.
{ 40% }Select this for the dimmest display.
2Use 34 keys to select a setting and press
OK to confirm.
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DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)
TIPS:The underlined option is the factory default setting.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.  To remove the menu, press SETUP.
Programming disc tracks (not for
Picture CD/MP3/SACD)
You can play the contents of the disc in
the order you want by programming the
playing order of the tracks. Up to 20
tracks can be stored.
1Press PROG on the remote.
OR
In ‘General Setup Page’, use 34 keys to
highlight { Program }, then press 2 to
select { Input Menu }.
2Press OK to confirm.
2 6
 7
 8
 9
10
Exit      Start     Next
To programme your favourite tracks/
chapter
3Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
a valid track/chapter number.
4Use 1 2 3 4 keys to move the cursor to
the next position.
➜If the total programme tracks are
more than ten, press T to open the
next page and proceed with programming
or,
➜Use 1 2 3 4 keys to highlight
{ Next } on the programme menu, then
press OK.
5Repeat steps 3~4 to input another
track/chapter number.If you want to remove a track
6Use 1 2 3 4 keys to move the cursor to
the track you want to remove.
7Press OK to remove this track from the
programme menu.
To start programme playback
8Use 1 2 3 4 keys to highlight { Start }
on the programme menu, then press OK.
➜Playback will start with the selected
tracks under the programmed sequence.
To exit programme playback
9Use 1 2 3 4 keys to highlight { Exit } on
the programme menu, then press OK.
OSD Language
This menu contains various language
options for the language displayed on the
screen.  For details, see page 22.
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DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)
Screen Saver - turning on/off
The screen saver will help to prevent
your TV display device from getting
damaged.
1In ‘General Setup Page’, use 34 keys to
highlight { Screen Saver }, then press 2.
{ 
On }Select this if you wish to turn off the TV screen
when play is stopped or paused for more than
15 minutes.
{ Off }Select this to disable the screen saver function.
2Use 34 keys to select a setting and press
OK to confirm.DivX
® VOD registration code
Philips provide you the DivX
® VOD
(Video On Demand) registration code
that allows you to rent and purchase
videos using the DivX
® VOD  service.
For more information, visit us at
www.divx.com/vod.
1In ‘General Setup Page’, use 34 keys to
highlight { DIVX(R) VOD  Code }, then
press 2.
➜The registration code will appear.
2Press OK to exit.
3Use the registration code to purchase or
rent the videos from DivX® VOD  service
at www.divx.com/vod.  Follow the
instructions and download the video
from your computer onto a CD-R/RW
for playback on this DVD system.
Helpful Hint:
– All the downloaded videos from DivX
®
VOD can only be played back on this DVD
system.
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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DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)
TIPS:The underlined option is the factory default setting.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.  To remove the menu, press SETUP.
Accessing Audio Setup Page
1
Press DISC and followed by SETUP on
the remote.
2Use 1 2 keys to select ‘Audio Setup
Page’.
3Press OK to confirm.
Audio Setup Page
Speakers Volume
Speakers Delay
Night Mode
CD Upsampling 
Speakers Volume/Speakers  Delay
These menus contain speaker setup
options that allow you to adjust the
individual speakers volume and distance.
For details, see page 42.
Night Mode - turning on/off
When the night mode is activated, the
high volume outputs are softened and
low volume outputs are brought upward
to an audible level.  It is useful for
watching action movies without
disturbing others at night.
1In ‘Audio Setup Page’, use 34 keys to
highlight { Night Mode }, then press 2.
{ On }
Select this to level out the volume.
{ Off }Select this when you want to enjoy the
surround sound with its full dynamic range.
2Use 34 keys to select a setting and press
OK to confirm.CD Upsampling
This feature allows 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, the system will
automatically switch to stereo mode.
1In ‘Audio Setup Page’, use 34 keys to
highlight { CD Upsampling }, then press
2.
{ 
Off }Select this to disable CD-upsampling.
{ 88.2 kHz (X2) }Select this to convert the sampling rate of the
CDs twice higher than the original.
2Use 34 keys to select a setting and press
OK to confirm.
Helpful Hint:
– If you press SURR button on the remote
control to select “Multi-Channel” mode, it will
disable the CD upsampling feature.
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DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)
TIPS:The underlined option is the factory default setting.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.  To remove the menu, press SETUP.
Accessing Video Setup Page
1
Press DISC and followed by SETUP on
the remote.
2Use 1 2 keys to select ‘Video Setup Page’.
3Press OK to confirm.
Video Setup Page
TV Type
TV Display
Progressive
Picture Setting
Component
TV Type
This menu contains the options for
selecting the colour system that matches
the connected TV.  For details, see page
21.
TV Display
This menu contains the options for
setting the aspect ratio of the DVD
system according to the connected TV.
For details, see page 21.Progressive function - turning on/off
In the progressive scan mode, you can
enjoy the high quality picture with less
flickers.  It only works when you have
connected the DVD system’s Y Pb Pr
sockets to your TV that supports the
progressive video input.  Otherwise, the
image may not appear or will be
distorted.  For proper progressive scan
set up (see page 20).
IMPORTANT!
Before enabling the progressive scan
function, you must ensure :
1) Turn on your TV progressive scan
function (refer to your TV owner’s
manual).
2) You have connected the DVD system
to your TV using Y Pb Pr (see page 12).
1In ‘Video Setup Page’, use 34 keys to
highlight { Progressive }, then press 2.
{ 
Off }Select this to disable progressive scan function.
{ On }Select this to enable progressive scan function.
2Use 34 keys to select a setting and press
OK to confirm.
➜Follow the instructions shown on the
TV to confirm the selection (if any).
➜If a blank/distorted TV screen appears,
wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery.
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DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)
TIPS:The underlined option is the factory default setting.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.  To remove the menu, press SETUP.
Picture Setting
This DVD system provides three
predefined sets of picture colour settings
and one personal setting which you can
define yourself.
1In ‘Video Setup Page’, use 34 keys to
highlight { Picture Setting }, then press
2.
{ 
Standard }Select this for original colour setting.
{ Bright }Select this for vibrant colour setting.
{ Soft }Select this for warm colour setting.
{ Personal }Select this to personalise your picture colour
by adjusting the brightness, contrast, tint and
colour (saturation).
2Use 34 keys to select a setting and press
OK to confirm.
3If you select { Personal }, then proceed
to steps 
4~7.
➜The ‘Personal picture setup’ menu
appears.
Brightness
Contrast
Tint
ColorPersonal Picture Setup
4Use 34 keys to highlight one of the
following options.
{ Brightness }
Increase this value to brighten the picture
colour or vice versa. Choose zero (0) for the
average setting.
{ Contrast }Increase this value to sharpen the picture
colour or vice versa.  Choose zero (0) to
balance the contrast.
{ Tint }Increase or decrease this value to change the
colour phase of the picture.  Choose zero (0)
for the average setting.
{ Color }Increase this value to enhance the picture
colour or vice versa. Choose zero (0) to
balance the colour.
5Use 1 2 keys to adjust the setting that
best suit your personal preference.
6Repeat steps 4~5 to adjust other
settings.
7Press OK to confirm.
Setting the Video Output
Choose the type of video output that
matches the video connection between
the DVD system and your TV.
1In ‘Video Setup Page’, use 34 keys to
highlight { Component }, then press 2.
{ YUV }
Select this if you have connected the DVD
system to your TV using component video
sockets (Y Pb Pr).
{ RGB }Select this if you have connected the DVD
system to your TV using scart socket. The
factory default setting is RGB.
2Use 34 keys to select a setting and press
OK to confirm.
Helpful Hint:
– You do not need to adjust the video output
setting if you are using VIDEO (yellow) or
S-VIDEO video connection.
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DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)
TIPS:The underlined option is the factory default setting.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.  To remove the menu, press SETUP.
Accessing Preference Setup
Page
1
Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any),
then press SETUP.
2Use 1 2 keys to select the ‘Preference
Page’.
3Press OK to confirm.
Preference Page
Audio
Subtitle
Disc Menu
Parental
PBC
MP3/JPEG Nav
Password
DivX Subtitle
Default
Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu
These menus contain various language
options for audio, subtitle and disc menu
that may be recorded on the DVD.  For
details, see page 22.Restricting playback by Parental
Control
Some DVDs may have a parental level
assigned to the complete disc or to
certain scenes on the disc.  This feature
lets you set a playback limitation level.
The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are
country dependent.  You can prohibit the
playback of certain discs that are not
suitable for your children, or have certain
discs played with alternative scenes.
1In ‘Preference Page’, use 34 keys to
highlight { Parental }, then press 2.
Preference Page
1  Kid Safe
2  G
3  PG
4  PG 13
5  PGR
6  R
7  NC 17
8  AdultAudio
Subtitle
Disc Menu
Parental
PBC
MP3/JPEG Nav
Password
DivX Subtitle
Default
2Use 34 keys to highlight a rating level
for the disc inserted and press OK.
3Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
the six-digit password (see page 39
“Changing the password”).
➜DVDs that are rated above the level
you selected will not play unless you
enter your six-digit password.
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DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)
TIPS:The underlined option is the factory default setting.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.  To remove the menu, press SETUP.
Rating explanations
1Kid Safe – 2 G
–General Audience; recommended as
acceptable for viewers of all ages.
3 PG
–Parental Guidance suggested.
4 PG13
–Material is unsuitable for children under the
age of 13.
5 PGR – 6 R
–Parental Guidance - Restricted;
recommended that parents restrict children
under the age of 17 from viewing or allow
them to view only when supervised by a
parent or adult guardian.
7 NC-17
–No children under the age of 17; not
recommended viewing for children under the
age of 17.
8  Adult
–Mature material; should be viewed only by
adults due to graphic sexual material, violence
or language.
Helpful Hints:
– VCD, SVCD, CD have no level indication, so
parental control has no effect on these type
of discs. This also applies to most illegal
DVDs.
– Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating
though the movie rating may be printed on
the Disc cover.  The rating level feature does
not prohibit playback of such Discs.PBC (Playback Control)
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to
play Video CDs interactively, following the
menu on the display.  This feature is
available only on  Video CD 2.0 with
playback control (PBC) feature.
1In ‘Preference Page’, use 34 keys to
highlight { PBC }, then press 2.
{ 
On }Select this if you wish to display the index
menu once you load in the VCD.
{ Off }Select this to skip the index menu and start
playback directly.
2Use 34 keys to select a setting and press
OK to confirm.
MP3/JPEG Menu - turning on/off
MP3/JPEG Navigator can be set only if the
disc is recorded with a menu.  It allows
you to select different display menus for
easy navigation.
1In ‘Preference Page’, use 34 keys to
highlight { MP3/JPEG Nav }, then press
2.
{ Without Menu }
Select this to display all the files contained in
the MP3/Picture CD.
{ With Menu }Select this to display only the folder menu of
the MP3/Picture CD.
2Use 34 keys to select a setting and press
OK to confirm.
Helpful Hint:
– When you load in an SACD disc , this
feature will automatically disable.
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DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)
TIPS:The underlined option is the factory default setting.
To return to the previous menu, press 1.  To remove the menu, press SETUP.
Changing the Password
The same password is used for both
Parental Control and Disc Lock.  Enter
your six-digit password to play a
prohibited disc or if prompted for a
password.  The default password is
136900.
1In ‘Preference Page’, use 34 keys to
highlight { Password }, then press 2 to
select { Change }.
Preference Page
ChangeAudio
Subtitle
Disc Menu
Parental
PBC
MP3/JPEG Nav
Password
DIVX Subtitle
Default
2Press OK to enter the ‘Password Change
Page’.
     
Change Password
Old Password
New Password
Confirm PWD
OK
3Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter
your old six-digit password.
➜When doing this for the first time, key
in ‘
136900’.
➜If you forget your old six-digit
password, key in ‘
136900’.
4Enter the new six-digit password.
5Enter the new six-digit password a
second time to confirm.
➜The new six-digit password will now
take effect.
6Press OK to confirm.Setting the DivX Subtitle font
You can set the font type that supports
the recorded DivX subtitle.
1In ‘Preference Page’, use 34 keys to
highlight { DIVX Subtitle }, then press
2.
{ 
Standard }Select this to display a standard list of Roman
subtitle fonts provided by this DVD system.
{ Cyrillic }Select this to display cyrillic subtitle fonts.
2Use 34 keys to select a setting and press
OK to confirm.
Restoring to original settings
You can reset all the system menu
options and your personal settings to the
factory defaults, except your password
for Parental Control and Disc Lock.
1In ‘Preference Page’, use 34 keys to
highlight { Default }, then press 2 to
select { Reset }.
2Press OK to confirm.
➜All settings will now reset to factory
defaults.
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EnglishIMPORTANT!
Make sure the FM and MW
antennas are connected.
Tuning to radio stations
1
Press TUNER on the remote (or press
SOURCE control at the front panel) to
select “FM” or “MW”.
2Press 3 / 4 briefly on the remote.
➜The display panel will show SEARCH
until a radio station with sufficient signal
strength is found.
3Repeat step 2 if necessary until you find
the desired radio station.
4To tune to a weak station, press 1 / 2
briefly and repeatedly until an optimal
reception is found.
Helpful Hint:
– If the FM radio station is transmitting RDS
(Radio Data System) data, the RDS name
will be displayed and stored.
Presetting radio stations
You can store up to 40 FM and 20 MW
preset radio stations in the memory.
Helpful Hints:
– The system will exit presetting mode if no
button is pressed within 20 seconds.
– If no valid frequency is detected during
Plug and Play,PLEASE CHECK FM/MW
ANTENNA appears.
Using the Plug and Play
Plug and Play allows you to store all
available radio stations automatically.
  
1AUTO INSTALL.. START..
2
1For first time setup, press TUNER.
➜AUTO INSTALL PRESS PLAY
appears.
2Press PLAY B until START ... appears
on the display panel.
➜ The system will start searching from
FM band and followed by MW band.
All the available radio stations with strong
signal strength will be stored
automatically.
➜Once complete, the last tuned radio
station will play.
Tuner Operations
DVD system’s
display panel
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