Philips Hts3568 User Manual

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Remote Control (c o n t i n u e d )
n MENU (BACK)
–  DVD: go back to title menu.
– VCD/SVCD: 
During playback (PBC ON mode only) 
return to the PBC menu.
o í/ë  (Previous / Next)
–  DISC: skips to the previous or next title/
chapter/track.
–  RADIO: selects a preset radio station.
p    (Mute)
–  Mutes or restores the volume.
q SURROUND
–  Selects multi-channel surround or
 stereo or party mode.
r VOL +/- 
–  Adjusts the volume level.
s SOUND MODES +/- 
–  Selects a predefi ned sound effect.
t...

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Remote Control (c o n t i n u e d )
Using the remote control
A Push to open the battery compartment.
B Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA,
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
C Close the cover.
D  Point the remote control directly at the 
remote sensor (iR) on the front panel.
E Select the source you wish to control by 
pressing the AUX (MP3 LINK), RADIO, 
USB or DISC button on the remote 
control.
F Then select the desired function (for 
example í, ë). CAUTION!
–  Remove...

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Basic Connections
Step 1:  Placing the speakers
The Philips Home Theatre System is 
simple to install. However, proper system 
placement is critical to ensure an 
optimum sound experience.
A Place the front left and right speakers at 
equal distances from the TV and at an 
angle of approximately 45 degrees from 
the listening position.
B Place the centre speaker above the TV or 
the main unit such that the centre 
channel’s sound is localised.
C Place the rear speakers at normal 
listening ear...

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Step 2: Connecting to TV
This connection enables you to view the 
video playback from this unit. You only 
need to choose one of the options 
below to make the video connection.
–  For a standard TV, follow option 1, 2 
or 3.
–  For a progressive scan TV, follow 
option 4.
–  For a HDMI TV, follow option 5.
Helpful Hint:
–  It is important to connect this unit directly 
to the TV in order to enjoy optimum video 
quality.
–  To hear the TV audio through this unit, 
connect AUDIO IN-AUX sockets...

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Option 2: Connecting to the Video 
socket
z  Use a composite video cable (yellow - 
not supplied) to connect the CVBS 
socket on the main unit to the video 
input socket (or labeled as A/V In, Video 
In, Composite or Baseband) on the TV.

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Basic Connections (c o n t i n u e d )
Option 4: Connecting to a 
Progressive Scan TV or component 
video input
The progressive scan video quality is 
only available when using Y Pb Pr 
connection and a progressive scan TV is 
required. It provides superior picture 
quality when watching DVD movies.
A Use the component video cables (red/ 
blue/green - not supplied) to connect the 
Y Pb Pr sockets on the main unit to the 
corresponding component video input 
sockets (or labeled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr...

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B Attach the speakers to the speaker 
stands and secure the position with the 
supplied screws.
C Connect all the speakers and subwoofer 
to the matching sockets at the rear of the 
main unit, Make sure that the colours of 
the cables and sockets are matched.
Helpful Hint:
–  To prevent unwanted noise, never place 
the speakers too close to the main unit, 
subwoofer, AC power adapter, TV or any 
other radiation sources.
Basic Connections (c o n t i n u e d )
Step 3:  Connecting speakers 
and...

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Basic Connections (c o n t i n u e d )
Step 4:  Connecting the 
FM antenna
A Connect the FM antenna (supplied) to 
the FM 75 
Ω socket. (For some models, 
it has been connected in the factory.)
B Extend the FM antenna and fi x its ends to 
the wall. 
 For better FM stereo reception, connect 
an external FM antenna (not supplied).
Helpful Hints:
–  Adjust the position of the antenna for 
optimal reception.
–  Position the antenna as far away as 
possible from your TV, VCR or other 
radiation...

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R             L VIDEOTO TV
ANTENNA-INTV-OUT~MAINS
TO TV - I/OEXT1AUX - I/OEXT2
Optional Connections
Connecting to cable box/
satellite receiver and 
recorder/VCR
You can connect the audio output from 
an analogue audio/video device (e.g. VCR, 
Cable/Satellite Box, game console or TV) 
to this unit to enjoy the multi-channel 
surround sound capabilities  
Note:
The above illustration is only an example 
of the possible connections. It may be 
varied depending on the...

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channel
A Press 2 to turn on the unit.
B Press DISC on the remote control.
C Turn on the TV and switch it to the 
correct video-in channel.