Philips Hts5591 User Manual

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b  (Play) Star t or resume play.
c   /  (Previous/Next)• Skip to the previous or nex t track, 
chapter or file.
• In radio mode, select a preset radio 
station.
d  (Pause) 
Pause play.
e  /  (Fast Backward/Fast Forward)
Search back wards or for ward. Press 
repeatedly to change the search speed.
  
a Alphanumeric buttons• Enter values or let ters (using SMS style 
entr y).
• In radio mode, select a preset radio 
station.
b TOP MENUAccess the main menu of a video disc.
c SUBTITLESelect subtitle language for video.
  
EasyLink controls
With Easylink, you can control your home 
theater and the T V with the following but tons 
on your home theater remote control (see 
‘EasyLink ’ on page 33).
•  (Standby-On ): Press and hold to switch 
your home theater, T V and the connected 
devices to standby.
•  (Play ): When a video disc is in the disc 
compar tment, wake up the T V from 
standby, and then play a disc.
c  SOUND SETTINGSAccess or exit sound options.
d  OPTIONS• Access more play options while playing 
a disc or a USB storage device.
• In radio mode, set a radio station.
   
  
a OKConfirm an entr y or selection.
b Navigation buttons• Navigate menus.• In radio mode, press lef t or right to 
star t auto search.
• In radio mode, press up or down to 
tune the radio frequency.
c  (Mute)Mute or restore volume.
d +/- (Volume)Increase or decrease volume.
  
a  (Stop) /  (Eject/ Open/Close)• Stop play.• Press and hold for three seconds to 
open or close the disc compar tment, 
or eject the disc.
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Note
 •Surround sound depends on factors such as 
room shape and size, type of wall and ceiling, 
windows and reflective sur faces, and speaker 
acoustics. Experiment with the speaker 
positions to find the optimum set ting for you.
Follow these general guidelines, and then set up 
your speakers.
1 Seating position:
This is the center of your listening area.
2 FRONT CENTER (front center) speaker :
Place the center speaker directly in front of 
the seating position, either above or below 
your T V. Make sure that it is close to your 
ear height when you are seated. 
3 FRONT LEFT  (front lef t) and  FRONT 
RIGHT  (front right) speakers:
Place the lef t and right speakers in the front, 
and equidistant from the center speaker in 
an arc, so that all the three speakers are at 
same distance from your seating position. 
For best effect, point the speakers towards 
the seating position and place the speakers 
close to the ear level (when seated). 
4 REAR LEFT  (rear lef t) and REAR RIGHT  
(rear right) speakers: 
Place the rear surround speakers to the 
lef t and right side of your seating position, 
either in line with it or slightly behind it. For 
best effect, point the speakers towards the 
seating position and place the speakers just 
above the ear level (when seated). 
5 SUBWOOFER  (subwoofer):
Place the subwoofer at least one meter to 
the lef t or right of the T V. Leave about ten 
centimeter clearance from the wall.
Connect
Connect your speakers and the subwoofer to 
your home theater as described in the quick 
star t guide.
6 Connect y our home 
theater
This section helps you connect your home theater 
to a TV and other devices. 
For information about the basic connections of 
your home theater and accessories, see the quick 
star t guide. For a comprehensive interactive guide, 
see www.connectivityguide.philips.com. 
Note
 •For identification and supply ratings, refer to 
the type plate at the back or bot tom of the 
product.
 •Before you make or change any connections, 
make sure that all devices are disconnected 
from the power outlet.
Speakers
Position, connect, and set up your speakers for 
best surround sound. 
Position
Speaker position plays a critical role in set ting up 
a surround sound effect. 
For best results, place your speakers and the 
subwoofer as shown below.
  
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Connectors
Connect other devices to your home theater.
Front
  
a MIC (Available only in Asia Pacific and China)
Audio input from a microphone.
b MUSIC iLINKAudio input from an MP3 player.
c  (USB)• Audio, video or picture input from a 
USB storage device.
• Connect to a Wi-Fi dongle (Model: 
P h i l i p s   W U B 1110) .
Rear left
  
a AC MAINS~Connect to the power supply.
b SPEAKERSConnect to the supplied speakers and 
subwoofer.
c Wireless Rear AudioConnect to a Philips wireless module.
(Model: Philips RWSS5510, sold separately)
Setup
Set up your speakers through the speaker setup 
menu.
1 Connect your speakers and subwoofer as described in the Quick star t guide.
2 Press  (Home) on your home theater 
remote control, and select  [Setup] > 
[Audio]  > [Speaker Setup] .
3 Enter the distance for each speaker, and then listen to the test tones and change the 
volume. Experiment a lit tle with the speaker 
positions to find the ideal set ting.
Wireless rear speakers
Conver t the rear speakers of your home theater 
into wireless speakers by using a wireless 
module.
• The wireless transmit ter connects to the 
Wireless Rear Audio  connector on your 
home theater.
• The wireless receiver connects to the rear 
surround speakers and the power supply.
For more information, refer to the user manual 
of your wireless module.
Wireless module - RWSS5510
Purchase the wireless module RWSS5510 (sold 
separately) from a Philips authorized dealer.
Wireless transmitter:
 
Wireless receiver:
  
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c VIDEO OUT-VIDEOConnect to the composite video input on 
t h e T V.
d HDMI OUT (ARC)Connect to the HDMI input on the T V. 
e LANConnect to the L AN input on a broadband 
modem or router.
Connect  to TV
Connect your home theater to a TV to watch 
videos. You can listen to audio from TV programs 
through your home theater speakers. Use the best 
quality connection available on your home theater 
and TV.
Option 1: Connect to TV through HDMI 
(ARC)
Best quality video
Your home theater suppor ts HDMI version 
1.4 - Audio Return Channel (ARC). If your T V 
is HDMI ARC compliant, connect your home 
theater to the T V through the HDMI ARC 
connection for easy and quick setup. 
With HDMI ARC , you do not need an additional 
audio cable to play audio from T V through your 
home theater. 
1 Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT (ARC) connector on your 
home theater to the  HDMI ARC connector 
on the T V. 
The  HDMI ARC  connector on the TV 
might be labeled  HDMI IN or HDMI . For 
details on T V connectors, see the T V user 
manual.
  
TV
Rear center
  
a DIGITAL IN-OPTICALConnect to an optical audio output on the 
T V or a digital device. 
b DIGITAL IN-COAXIALConnect to a coaxial audio output on the 
T V or a digital device. 
c AUDIO IN-AUX 2Connect to an analog audio output on the 
T V or an analog device. 
d DOCK for iPodConnect to a Philips dock for iPod or 
iPhone.(Model: Philips DCK3060/DCK3061)
e ANTENNA FM 75 Signal input from an antenna, cable or satellite.
Rear right
  
a AUDIO IN-AUX 1Connect to an analog audio output on the 
T V or an analog device. 
b SD CARD (Not available in China)Slot for SD card. The SD card is used to 
rent online videos and access BD-Live.
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4 If audio from the T V does not play automatically on your home theater, set up 
the audio manually (see ‘Set up audio for 
connected devices’ on page 16).
Note
 •If your T V has a DVI connector, you can use an 
HDMI/DVI adapter to connect to T V.
Option 3: Connect to the TV through 
composite video
Basic quality video
If your T V does not have HDMI connectors, 
connect your home theater to the T V through a 
composite connection. A composite connection 
does not suppor t high-definition video.
With a composite connection, you need an 
additional audio cable to play the audio from the 
T V through your home theater (see ‘Connect 
audio from T V and other devices’ on page 16).
1 Using a composite video cable, connect the VIDEO connector on your home theater to 
the composite video connector on the TV.
The composite video connector might be 
labeled  AV I N, VIDEO IN , COMPOSITE , 
or BASEBAND .
  
2 On your T V, switch to the correct video input.
3 To play audio from T V programs through your home theater, connect an additional 
audio cable (see ‘Connect audio from T V 
and other devices’ on page 16).
On your home theater, press  SOURCE 
repeatedly to select the correct audio input.
TV
2 On your T V, turn on HDMI-CEC . For details, see the T V user manual.
 » When you play a disc on your home 
theater, the video is automatically 
displayed on TV and the audio is 
automatically played on the home theater.
3 If audio from the T V does not play automatically on your home theater, set up 
the audio manually (see ‘Set up audio for 
connected devices’ on page 16).
Option 2: Connect to TV through HDMI
Best quality video
If your T V is not HDMI ARC compliant, connect 
your home theater to the T V through a standard 
HDMI connection.
With a standard HDMI connection, you need an 
additional audio cable to play the audio from the 
T V through your home theater (see ‘Connect 
audio from T V and other devices’ on page 16).
1 Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT (ARC)  connector on your 
home theater to the  HDMI connector on 
t h e T V.
The HDMI connector on the T V might be 
labeled  HDMI IN . 
  
2 On your T V, turn on HDMI-CEC . For details, see the T V user manual.
 »When you play a disc on your home 
theater, the video is automatically 
displayed on TV and the audio is 
automatically played on the home theater. 
3 To play audio from T V programs through your home theater, connect an additional 
audio cable (see ‘Connect audio from T V 
and other devices’ on page 16). 
TV
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Option 3: Connect audio through analog 
audio cables
Basic quality audio
Using an analog cable, connect the AUX 
connectors on your home theater to the 
AUDIO OUT  connectors on the TV or other 
device.
  
Set up audio for connected devices
When you connect a device to your home 
theater, check the audio settings.
1 On your T V and other devices, turn on HDMI-CEC . For details, see the user 
manual of the T V and the other device.
2 Select ‘Amplifier’ from the T V speakers menu. For details, see the T V user manual.
3 On your home theater, turn on System Audio Control, and then map the audio 
of the connected device to the correct 
connectors on your home theater (see ‘Play 
audio from home theater’ on page 34).
If the connected device is not HDMI-CEC 
compliant, press  SOURCE repeatedly on your 
home theater to select the correct audio input.
VCR
Connect audio from TV and 
other devices
Play audio from T V or other devices through 
your home theater.
Use the best quality connection available on your 
T V, home theater, and other devices. 
Note
 •The audio connections in this user manual are 
only recommendations. You can use other 
connections too.
 •When your home theater and T V are 
connected through  HDMI ARC, an audio 
connection is not required.
Option 1: Connect audio through a digital 
optical cable
Best quality audio
Using an optical cable, connect the  OPTICAL 
connector on your home theater to the 
OPTICAL OUT  connector on the TV or other 
device.
The digital optical connector might be labeled 
SPDIF , SPDIF OUT , or OPTICAL . 
  
Option 2: Connect audio through a digital 
coaxial cable
Good quality audio 
Using a coaxial cable, connect the COA XIAL  
connector on your home theater to the 
COAXIAL/DIGITAL OUT  connector on the TV 
or other device.
The digital coaxial connector might be labeled 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT . 
TV
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Set up the wired network
Connect your home theater to your router as 
shown below, and then switch on the devices.
  
1 Connect the home theater to a network router through a wired connection (see 
‘ Wired connection’ on page 17).
2 Turn on your T V, and switch to the correct source for the home theater.
3 Press  (Home).
4 Select [Setup] , and then press  OK.
5 Select [Network]  > [Network Installation]  
> [Wired (Ethernet)] , and then press OK.
6 Follow the instructions on the T V to complete the setup.
 » The home theater connects to the 
internet. If connection fails, select  [Retry], 
and then press  OK.
7 Select [Finish], and then press  OK to exit.
Check wired network settings
1 Press  (Home ).
2 Select [Setup] , and then press  OK.
3 Select [Network]  > [View Network 
Settings], and then press  OK.
 » The current network settings are 
displayed.
LAN
www
Computers and the Internet
Connect your home theater to your computer 
network and the internet, and enjoy:
• Multimedia content streamed from your 
computer: Play music, photo, and video 
from a computer or other media ser ver 
on your network (see ‘Browse PC through 
DLNA’ on page 29).
• Net TV (Not available in China) : 
Browse Net T V ser vices to access online 
information, games, news, music, and other 
ser vices (see ‘Browse Net T V ’ on page 32).
• Software update: Update the home theater 
sof tware through the network (see ‘Update 
sof tware through the Internet’ on page 38).
Caution
 •Before you tr y to connect the home theater to 
a computer network , familiarize yourself with 
the network router, media ser ver sof tware 
and networking principles. If necessar y, read 
documentation that accompanies the network 
components. Philips is not responsible for lost, 
damaged, or corrupt data.
Wired connection
Connect your home theater to your router 
through a network cable.
What you need
• A network router (with DHCP enabled).• A network cable (RJ45 straight cable).• A computer with media ser ver sof tware 
installed (see ‘Set up media ser ver sof tware’ 
on page 29).
• For Net T V and sof tware update, make sure 
that the network router has access to the 
Internet, and is not restricted by firewalls or 
other security systems.
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Check wireless network settings
1 Press  (Home).
2 Select [Setup] , and then press  OK.
3 Select [Network]  > [View Wireless 
Settings], and then press  OK.
 » The current Wi-Fi settings are displayed.
Name your home theater
To easily identify your home theater on a 
network, name your home theater.
1 Turn on your T V, and switch to the correct source for the home theater.
2 Press  (Home ).
3 Select [Setup] , and then press  OK.
4 Select [Network]  > [Name your Product:] , 
and then press  OK.
5 Press the Alphanumeric buttons  to enter 
the name.
6 Select [Done] , and then press  OK to exit.
Wireless connection
Connect your home theater to your router 
through a wireless connection.
What you need
• A network router (with DHCP enabled).• A Wi-Fi dongle (Model: Philips WUB1110).• A computer with media ser ver sof tware 
installed (see ‘Set up media ser ver sof tware’ 
on page 29).
• For Net T V and sof tware update, make sure 
that the network router has access to the 
Internet and is not restricted by firewalls or 
other security systems.
Set up the wireless network
Connect your home theater to your router as 
shown below, and then switch on the devices.
  
1 Connect the home theater to a network router through a wireless connection (see 
‘ Wireless connection’ on page 18).
2 Turn on your T V, and switch to the correct source for the home theater.
3 Press  (Home ).
4 Select [Setup] , and then press  OK.
5 Select [Network]  > [Network Installation]  
> [Wireless (Wi-Fi)] , and then press OK.
6 Follow the instructions on the T V to complete the setup.
 » The home theater connects to the 
internet. If connection fails, select  [Retry], 
and then press  OK.
7 Select [Finish], and then press  OK to exit.
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1 Press  SOUND SETTINGS.
2 Select SOUND, and then press  OK.
3 Press the Navigation buttons  (up/down) to 
select a set ting on the display:
• MOVIE : Enjoy a cinematic audio 
experience, specially enhanced for 
movies.
• MUSIC : Recreate the original recording 
environment of your music, in the 
studio or at a concer t.
• ORIGINAL : Experience the original 
sound of your movies and music, 
without added sound effects.
• NEWS : Hear ever y word with 
optimized speech and clear vocals.
• GAMING : Enjoy thrilling arcade 
sounds, ideal for action-packed video 
games or loud par ties.
4 Press OK  to confirm.
Surround sound mode
Experience an immersive audio experience with 
surround sound modes.
1 Press  SOUND SETTINGS.
2 Select SURROUND , and then press  OK.
3 Press the Navigation buttons  (up/down) to 
select a set ting from your display:
• AUTO : Surround sound based on the 
audio stream.
• 5CH STER : Enhanced stereo sound. 
Ideal for par ty music.
• M U LT I - C H : Immersive multi-channel 
sound for an enhanced movie 
experience.
• STEREO : Two-channel stereo sound. 
Ideal for listening to music.
4 Press OK  to confirm.
Equalizer
Change the high frequency (treble), mid 
frequency (mid), and low frequency (bass) 
set tings of the home theater.
1 Press  SOUND SETTINGS.
2 Select TREBLE , MID or BASS , and then 
press OK .
3 Press the Navigation buttons  (up/down) to 
change the frequency.
4 Press OK  to confirm.
7 Use your home 
theater
This section helps you use the home theater to 
play media from a wide range of sources.
Before you start
• Make the necessar y connections described 
in the quick star t guide and the onscreen 
help.
• Complete the first-time setup. First-time 
setup appears when you turn on the home 
theater for the first time. If you do not 
complete the setup, you are prompted 
to complete it each time you turn on the 
home theater.
• Switch the T V to the correct source for the 
home theater.
Choose sound
This section helps you choose the ideal sound for 
your video or music.
1 Press  SOUND SETTINGS.
2 Press the Navigation buttons  (lef t / right) to 
access the sound options on the display. 
Sound settings Description
SOUNDSelect a sound mode.
SURROUND Select surround sound or 
stereo sound.
TREBLE Change the high frequency 
output.
MID Change the middle frequency 
output.
BASS Change the low frequency 
output.
AUD SYNC Delay the audio to match the 
video.
3 Select an option, and then press OK.
4 Press  BACK to exit.
If you do not press a but ton within a 
minute, the menu exits automatically.
Sound mode
Select predefined sound modes to suit your 
video or music.
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Play RMVB or RM file
Available only in Asia Pacific and China
An Real Media Variable Bitrate (RMVB) and 
RealMedia (RM) file contains both audio and 
video. You can copy an RMVB or RM file from 
your computer onto a recordable disc or USB 
storage device, and play them from your home 
theater.
1 Play a disc (see ‘Play discs’ on page 20) or USB storage device (see ‘Play files’ on page 
23) that contains a RMVB or RM file.
Note
 •Make sure that the file ex tension is ‘.RMVB’ 
or ‘.RM’.
 •Make sure that the subtitle file has the exact 
same name as the video file (see ‘Subtitles’ on 
page 23).
 •If the subtitles do not appear correctly, change 
the character set (see ‘Subtitle character set’ 
on page 24).
Play buttons
ButtonAction
Navigation 
buttonsNavigate menus.
OK Confirm an entr y or selection.
 (Play) Star t or resume play.
Pause play.
Stop play.
 / Skip to the previous or nex t track, chapter or file.
 / Fast back wards or fast 
forwards. Press repeatedly to 
change the search speed.
Navigation 
buttons  (u p /
d ow n) Rotate the picture clock wise or 
counter-clockwise.
SUBTITLE Select subtitle language for 
video.
POP-UP 
MENU/DISC 
MENU Access or exit the disc menu.
 OPTIONSAccess the advanced options 
when you play your audio, 
video, or media files (see 
‘Audio, video, and picture 
options’ on page 24).
Discs
Your home theater can play DVDs, VCDs, CDs, 
and Blu-ray discs. It can also play discs that you’ve 
made at home, such as CD-R discs of photos and 
music.
What you need
For audio or 2D video: 
• Audio and video connection between your 
home theater and the T V.
• An audio or a video disc.
For 3D video:
• A 3D T V.• An HDMI connection between your home 
theater and the T V.
• A Blu-ray 3D disc.• A pair of 3D glasses that are compatible 
with your 3D T V.
Play discs
1 Inser t a disc into the home theater.
 » Your TV switches to the correct source 
and the disc plays automatically.
2 If the disc does not play automatically, press DISC  or select  [play Disc]  in the home 
menu, and then press  OK.
3 For a 3D video, put on your 3D glasses.
4 Press the play but tons to control play (see ‘Play but tons’ on page 20).
Note
 •For a 3D video, during search for ward or 
back ward, and in some other play modes, the 
video displays in 2D. It returns to 3D display 
when you play normally again.
Tip
 •To avoid flickering, change the brightness of 
the display (see ‘Display panel’ on page 37).
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