Philips Hts3500s User Manual

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Automatic presetting
Use automatic presetting to store or
reinstall all the preset radio stations.
1FM / MW
START..2
1Press TUNER on the remote to select
“FM” or “MW”.
2Press and hold PROG until START ...
appears.
➜All the former presets will be
overwritten.
Manual presetting
Use manual presetting to store only your
favourite radio stations.
1Tune to your desired radio station (see
“Tuning to radio stations”).
2Press PROG.
3Press S / T to select a preset
number that you want to store the
current radio station.
4Press PROG again to store.
Selecting a preset radio
station

Press TUNER on the remote, then press
S / T to select a preset number
(or use the numeric keypad on the
remote).
➜The waveband, preset number followed
by radio frequency will appear.
Deleting a preset radio
station
1
In tuner mode, press S / T on the
remote to select a preset radio station.
2Press and hold 9  until “FM/MW X
DELETED” appears.
➜“X” is the preset number.
➜The radio station continues to play but
has been deleted from the preset list.
➜The rest of the preset radio station
number remain unchanged.
Tuner Operations (continued)
DVD system’s
display panel
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Sound and Volume Controls
Individual speakers volume
adjustment
You can adjust the delay times (centre,
rear speakers and subwoofer only) and
volume level for individual speakers.
These adjustments let you optimise the
sound according to your surroundings
and setup.
IMPORTANT!
Press SURR button on the remote
to select Multi-channel surround
mode before adjusting the speaker
settings.
1Press Ç to stop playback, then press
SETUP.
2Press 2 repeatedly to select { Audio
Setup Page }.
3Use 34 keys to highlight { Speakers
Volume }, then press 2.
Audio Setup Page
Speakers Volume
Speakers Delay
Night Mode
CD Upsampling 
Front Left
Front Right
Center
Subwoofer
Rear Left
Rear Right+3dB
+3dB
+3dB
+3dB
+3dB
+3dBSpeakers Level Setup
4Use 1 2 keys to set the volume level for
each speaker (-6dB ~ +6dB).
5Press OK to confirm.
6Use 34 keys to highlight { Speakers
Delay }, then press 2.
Audio Setup Page
Speakers Volume
Speakers Delay
Night Mode
CD Upsampling 
Center
Rear Left
Rear RightSpeakers Distance Setup0ms
0ms
0ms
7Use 1 2 keys to set the delay times for
centre and rear speakers that best suit
your surround sound needs.
8Press OK to confirm.
Helpful Hints:
– A 1ms increase/decrease of delay time is
equivalent to 30cm change in distance.
– Use the longer delay time settings when
the rear speakers are closer to the listener
than the front speakers.
– The test tone will be automatically
generated to help you judge the sound level
of each speaker.
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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Selecting surround sound

Press SURR on the remote to select :
MULTI-CHANNEL or STEREO.
➜The availability of the various surround
sound modes depends on the number of
speakers used and the sound available on
the disc.
➜The centre and surround speakers
operate only in Multi-channel surround
mode.
➜The available output modes for Multi-
channel include: Dolby Digital, DTS
(Digital Theatre Systems) Surround and
Dolby Pro Logic II.
➜Stereo broadcasts or recordings will
produce some surround channel effects
when played in a surround mode.
However, mono (single channel sound)
sources will not produce any sound from
the surround speakers.
Helpful Hint:
– You are not able to select the surround
sound mode if the system setup menu is
turned on.
Selecting digital sound effects
Select a preset digital sound effects that
matches your disc’s content or that
optimises the sound of the musical style
you are playing.

Press SOUND to select the available
sound effect.
When playing movie discs or in TV mode,
you can select :
CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION or SCI-FI.
When playing music discs or while in
TUNER or AUX/DI mode, you can select :
ROCK, DIGITAL, CLASSIC or JAZZ.
Helpful Hint:
– For flat sound output, select CONCERT or
CLASSIC .
Volume control

Adjust VOLUME control (or press
VOL +/- on the remote) to increase
or decrease the volume level.
➜VOL MIN is the minimum volume
level and “VOL MAX” is the maximum
volume level.
To turn off the volume temporarily

Press MUTE on the remote.
➜Playback will continue without sound
and MUTE appears.
➜To restore the volume, press MUTE
again, or increase the volume level.
Sound and Volume Controls (continued)
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Other Functions
Setting the Sleep timer
The sleep timer enables the system to
switch to Eco Power standby mode
automatically at a preset time.

Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly
until it reaches the desired preset turn-off
time.
➜The selections are as follows (time in
minutes):
15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ OFF ™ 15…
➜‘
SLEEP’ icon will be showed on the
display panel if sleep mode is active.
➜Before the system switches to Eco
Power standby mode, a countdown of 10
seconds is displayed.
SLEEP10 ™ SLEEP 9.... ™
SLEEP1 ™ STANDBY
To cancel the sleep timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until OFF
appears or press the STANDBY ON
(B) button.
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AMPLIFIER SECTION
Output power 400 W RMS
- Front 50 W RMS / channel
- Rear 50 W RMS / channel
- Centre 100 W RMS
- Subwoofer 100W RMS
Frequency Response 120 Hz – 20 kHz / –3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 62 dB (CCIR)
Input Sensitivity
- AUX  In 1000  mV
- DIGITAL In 1 Vpp
TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range FM 87.5 – 108 MHz (50 kHz)
MW 531 – 1602 kHz (9 kHz)
26 dB Quieting Sensitivity FM 20 dB
MW 4 µV/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 SECTION
Laser Type Semiconductor
Disc Diametre 12cm / 8cm
Video Decoding MPEG-1 / MPEG-2 / MPEG-4
/ DivX 3.11, 4.x & 5.x
Video DAC 12 Bits
Signal System PAL / NTSC
Video Format 4:3 / 16:9
Video S/N 56 dB (minimum)
Composite Video  Output 1.0 Vp-p,  75 Ω
S-Video Output Y - 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
C - 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Audio DAC 24 Bits / 96 kHz
Frequency Response 4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz)
4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz)
4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz)
PCM IEC 60958
Dolby Digital IEC 60958, IEC 61937
DTS IEC 60958, IEC 61937
SACD D/A converter PCM
SACD cut-off frequency 50 kHz
Specifications
MAIN UNIT
Power Supply Rating 220 – 240 V; 50 Hz
Power Consumption 100 W
Eco Standby power < 0.5 W
Dimensions (w x h x d) 360 mm x 54 mm x 324 mm
Weight 2.7 kg
FRONT AND REAR SPEAKERS
System 2-way, closed box system
Impedance 6 Ω
Speaker drivers 1 x 3” woofer +
1 x 18mm dome tweeter
Frequency response 130 Hz – 12.5 kHz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 94 mm x 175 mm x 65 mm
Weight 0.58 kg/each
CENTRE SPEAKER
System 2-way, closed box system
Impedance 3 Ω
Speaker drivers 1 x 3” woofer +
1 x 18mm dome tweeter
Frequency response 130 Hz – 12.5 kHz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 225 mm x 94 mm x 75 mm
Weight 0.78 kg
SUBWOOFER
Impedance 3 Ω
Speaker drivers 6” woofer
Frequency response 30 Hz – 120 Hz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 360 mm x 340 mm x 130 mm
Weight 3.92 kg
Specifications subject to change without prior
notice
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EnglishWARNINGUnder no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty.  Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If
you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or
Philips for help.
Problem Solution
Troubleshooting
No power.
No picture.
Completely distorted picture
or black/white picture.
The aspect ratio of the screen
cannot be changed even though
you have set the TV display.
No sound or distorted sound.
Cannot activate some features
such as Angles, Subtitles, or
multi-language Audio.
Not able to select some Items
in the setup/system menu.–Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
–Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the DVD system to
turn on the power.
–Refer to your TV’s manual for correct Video In channel selection.
Change the TV channel until you see the DVD screen.
–Press DISC on the remote control.
–If the progressive scan feature is activated but the connected
TV does not support progressive signals or the cables are not
connected accordingly, see page 20 for proper progressive scan
set up or deactivate the progressive scan feature as below:
1) Turn off your TV progressive scan mode or turn on to
interlaced mode.
2) Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray.
3) Press 1 on the remote control.
4) Press MUTE on the remote control.
–If this happens when you are changing the setting of the ‘TV
TYPE’, wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery.
–If this happens when you are turning on the progressive scan
feature, wait for 15 seconds for the auto recovery.
–Check the video connection.
–Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear.
This is not a malfunction.
–Clean the disc.
–The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.
–Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to change the
aspect ratio.
–Adjust the volume.
–Check the speaker connections and settings.
–Make sure that the audio cables are connected and press the
SOURCE button to select the correct input source (TV or
AUX/DI, for example) to choose the equipment that you want
to hear through the DVD system.
–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 setup/system
menu.
–Depending on the disc availability, some menu items cannot be
selected.
Need Help?  Visit us at www.philips.com/support
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Troubleshooting (continued)
The DVD system does not
start playback.
There is no sound from the
centre and surround speakers.
Radio reception is poor.
The remote control does not
function properly.
Unable to play DivX movies.
The DVD system does not
work.–Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down.  The
DVD+R/CD-R must be finalised.
–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 setup menu screen.
–You may need to enter the password in order to change the
parental control rating level or 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.
–Make sure the centre and surround speakers are connected
correctly.
–Press SURR button to select a correct surround sound setting.
–Make sure the source you are playing is recorded or broadcast
in surround sound (DTS, Dolby Digital, etc.).
–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.
–Select the source (DISC or TUNER, for example) before
pressing the function button (É, S,
  T).
–Reduce the distance between the remote control and the
system.
–Replace the batteries with new ones.
–Point the remote control directly toward the IR sensor.
–Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.
–Check that the DivX file is encoded in ‘Home Theatre’ mode
with DivX 5.x encoder.
–Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet for a few
minutes.  Reconnect the power cord and try to operate again as
usual.
Need Help?  Visit us at www.philips.com/support
Problem Solution
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EnglishAnalogue:  Sound that has not been turned into
numbers.  Analogue sound varies, while digital
sound has specific 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.
AUDIO OUT Sockets:  Red and white sockets
on the back of the DVD System that send audio to
another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).
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.
Component Video Out Sockets:  Sockets on
the back of the DVD System that send high-quality
video to a TV that has Component Video In
sockets (R/G/B,  Y/Pb/Pr, etc.).
Disc menu:  A screen display prepared for
allowing selection of images, sounds, subtitles,
multi-angles, etc recorded on a DVD.
DivX 3.11/4.x/5.x:  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 soundfield on convertional stereo
music recordings; and is ideally suited to bring the
surround experience to automotive sound.  While
conventional surround programming is fully
campatible with Dolby Surround Pro Logic II
decoders, soundtracks will be able to be encoded
specifically to take full advantage of Pro Logic II
playback, including separate left and right surround
channels.  (Such material also compatible with
conventional Pro Logic decoders).
DTS: 
  Digital Theatre Systems.  This is a surround
sound system, but it is different from 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 small decrease in image quality in spite of
its high compression ratio.
MP3:  A file format with a sound data compression
system. “MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion
Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer
3. By using the MP3 format. One CD-R or CD-RW
can contain about 10 times more data then a
regular CD.
Multichannel:  DVDs are formatted to have each
sound track constitute one sound field.
Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks
having three or more channels.
Parental control: Limits Disc play according to
the age of the users or the limitation level in each
country.  The limitation varies from disc to disc;
when it is activated, playback will be prohibited if
the software’s level is higher than the user-set
level.
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.
Glossary
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Plug and Play:  First time power up to the Tuner
mode, the system will prompt the user to proceed
with the automatic installation of radio stations by
simply pressing the PLAY button on the main unit.
Progressive Scan:  It displays all the horizontal
lines of a picture at one time, as a signal frame.
This system can convert the interlaced video from
DVD into progressive format for connection to a
progressive display.  It dramatically increases the
vertical resolution.
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 find the region code of your unit by
looking on the product label.  Some discs are
compatible with more than one region (or ALL
regions).
S-Video:  Produces a clear picture by sending
separate signals for the luminance and the colour.
You can use S-Video only if your TV has an S-Video
In socket.
Super Audio CD (SACD):  This audio format is
based upon the current CD standards but includes
a greater amount of information that provides
higher quality sound.  There are three types of
discs: single layer, double layer and hybrid discs.
The hybrid disc contains both standard audio CD
and Super Audio CD information.
Surround:  A system for creating realistic three-
dimensional sound fields 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.
Glossary (continued)
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