Philips Hts3548 User Manual

							
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Why does it take so long to display the 
contents on my USB device?
–  This could be due to the large numbers of fi les (>500 fi les/folders) or size of the 
fi les (>1MB).
–  There could be other non-supported fi les  in the device that this unit is trying to 
read/display.
What if un-supported devices (e.g. USB 
mouse, keyboards) are plugged into 
this unit?
The device may cause this unit to be 
unstable. Remove the unsupported device 
and unplug the mains cord. Wait for a few 
minutes before reconnecting the mains cord 
and power on this unit again.
What happens when I plug in a USB 
HDD?
HDD is not supported as the large storage 
capacity makes navigation very diffi cult.  
Transfer the music fi les (mp3) and photos 
(jpg) into a fl ash drive.
Why does this unit fail to detect my 
USB portable music player?
The portable music player may require 
propriety software that is bundled with our 
system in order to access the contents (eg. 
playlist).  MTP class not supported, only can 
support mass storage class devices.
What types of fi  le does this unit  
support?
We support only FAT16 and FAT32, not 
NTFS. Why does the fi
 le name appear to be 
different from what was displayed on my 
computer (e.g. from ‘Good Bye. jpg’ to 
‘Good_B~1.jpg’)?
–  The length of the fi le name is restricted  by the fi le system of the device (FAT16), 
which only supports eight (8) characters.
–  The computer may be able to display the  full fi le name as the operating system can 
convert the fi le system.
Is simultaneous USB and Disc playback 
possible?
This is not possible due to memory 
limitation. In addition, a different user 
interface will be needed in order to function 
and in order to be simple enough to use.
Why can’t I rotate the pictures in my 
device?
In order to rotate the pictures in the USB 
device, the picture must contain EXIF 
information, stored by most digital cameras.  
This EXIF information may have been 
removed when you edit or copy the picture 
from other devices using editing 
programmes.
Why can’t this unit play some of my 
music fi  les, photos or movies?
The music fi les may not be playable because 
of different formats and encoding bit-rates.  
Similarly, the photos may be of low 
resolution or too high resolution for this unit 
to support.
Frequently Asked Questions (USB)
 
						

							
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Glossary
Analogue audio: Sound that has not been 
turned into numbers. Analogue sound is 
available with you use the AUDIO LEFT/
RIGHT. These red and white sockets send 
audio through two channels, the left and 
right.
Aspect ratio:  Aspect ratio refers to the 
length to height ratio of TV screens. The 
ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio 
of a high-defi nition or wide TV is 16:9. The 
letter box allows you to enjoy a picture with 
a wider perspective on a standard 4:3 screen.
AUDIO OUT sockets:  Red and white 
sockets on the back of the unit 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.
Composite video (CVBS):  A single video 
signal commonly used in most consumer 
video products.
Disc menu:  A screen display prepared for 
allowing a selection of images, sounds, 
subtitles, multi-angles, etc., recorded on a 
DVD.
DivX:  The DivX code is a patent-pending, 
MPEG-4 based video compression 
technology, developed by DivX Networks, 
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.
HDMI:  High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface 
(HDMI) is a high-speed digital interface that 
can transmit uncompressed high defi nition 
video and digital multichannel audio. It 
delivers perfect picture and sound quality, 
completely free from noise. HDMI is fully 
backward-compatible with DVI.
As required by the HDMI standard, 
connecting to HDMI or DVI products 
without HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital 
Content Protection) will result in no Video 
or Audio output. 
HDCP  (High-bandwidth Digital Content 
Protection) is a specifi cation that provides a 
secure transmission of digital contents 
between different devices (to prevent 
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Glossary (c o n t i n u e d )
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. Files are recognised by 
their fi le extension ‘JPG or JPEG’.
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.
MPEG : Motion Picture Experts Group. A 
collection of compression systems for digital 
audio and video.
Multi-channel:  DVDs are formatted to 
have each sound track constitute one sound 
fi eld. Multi-channel refers to a structure of 
sound tracks having three or more channels.
PBC : Playback Control. A system of 
navigating a Video CD/Super VCD through 
on-screen menus recorded onto the disc. 
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.
WMA : Windows Media™ Audio. Refers to 
an audio compression technology developed 
by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be 
encoded by using Windows Media Player 
version 9 or Windows Media Player for 
Windows XP. Files are recognised by their 
fi le extension ‘WMA’.
 
						

							
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Specifi cations
AMPLIFIER Total output power –
Home Theatre mode: 1000W
Frequency Response:  180 Hz – 14 kHz / ±3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 60 dB (A-weighted)
Input Sensitivity 
- AUX In :        500 mV
- TV In:         250 mV
- MP3 Line-In:    500 mV
* (1% THD 1kHz)
RADIO Tuning Range:    FM 87.5–108 MHz    
            (50/100kHz)
              AM 531–1602 kHz (9kHz)
              AM 530–1700 kHz (10kHz)
26 dB Quieting 
Sensitivity:        FM 22 dBf, AM 5000μV/m
IF Rejection Ratio:    FM 60 dB, AM 24 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: FM 50 dB, AM 30 dB
AM Suppression Ratio: FM 30 dB
Harmonic Distortion: FM Mono 3%
            FM Stereo 3%
            AM 5%
Frequency Response  FM 180 Hz–10 kHz / ±6 dB
Stereo Separation  FM 26 dB (1 kHz)
Stereo Threshold  FM 23.5 dB
DISCLaser 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      56 dB 
Composite Video 
Output         1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
Component Video Output 
            (Y)1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
              (Pb) 0.7 Vp-p, 75Ω
              (Pr) 0.7 Vp-p, 75Ω 
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
MAIN UNITPower Supply Rating:  110-127 V / 220-240 V~
            50-60 Hz switchable
Power Consumption: 180 W
Dimensions:      435 x 55 x 367 (mm)
              (w x h x d)
Weight:         4.04  kg
FRONT AND REAR SPEAKERSSystem:         Full range satellite 
Impedance:         6 Ω
Speaker drivers:  3” full range speaker
Frequency response:  120 Hz – 20 kHz 
Dimensions:     95 x 1184  x 73.7 (mm)
              (w x h x d)
Weight:         5.99  kg/each
CENTER SPEAKERSystem:         Full range satellite
Impedance:     3 Ω
Speaker drivers:  2 x 2.5” full range woofer,
              1 x 2” tweeter
Frequency response:  150 Hz – 20 kHz 
Dimensions:     435 x 93.5 x 67 (mm)
              (w x h x d)
Weight:         1.26kg
SUBWOOFER  Impedance:     3 Ω
Speaker drivers:  203 mm (8”) woofer
Frequency response:  40 Hz – 150 Hz 
Dimensions:     159.5 x 355.5 x 370 (mm)
              (w x h x d)
Weight:         4.78  kg
Specifi cations subject to change without prior 
notice.
 
						

							
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