Philips Hts6600 User Manual

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Remote Control (c o n t i n u e d )
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n DISC MENU
–  For DVD, enters or exits disc contents 
menu.
–  For VCD/SVCD, enters digest menu 
while in stop mode; turns on/off PBC 
mode during playback.
o OK
– Confi rms an entry or selection.
p Cursor keys
–  DISC: selects movement direction in the 
menu.
–  RADIO: press up or down to tune the 
radio frequency.
–  RADIO: press left or right to start auto 
search.
q TITLE 2
–  For DVD, go back to the previous menu.
–  For VCD version 2.0 only;
  During playback, display the disc title 
menu or return to the main menu.
r  PREV / REW ., NEXT / FFW >
–  DISC: skips to the previous or next title/
chapter/track.
–  DISC: press and hold this button for fast 
forward and backward search.
–  RADIO: selects a preset radio station.
s MUTE
–  Mutes or restores the volume.
t TREBLE / BASS
–  Toggles between Treble and Bass mode.  
Immediately after toggling, adjust the 
volume control to change the level 
setting.
u VOL +-
–  Adjusts the volume level.
v AMBISOUND
–  Switches the surround sound mode 
between Auto, Multi-Channel and Stereo.  
w Numeric keypad 0-9
–  Enters a track/title number of the disc.
–  Enters a number of a preset radio station.
x SELECT/PROGRAM
–  DISC: starts programming.
–  RADIO: press and hold this button to 
start automatic/ manual preset 
programming.
–  Make multiple selection in the menu.
y SUBTITLE
–  Selects a DVD subtitle language.
z ANGLE
–  Selects a different viewing angle of a DVD 
movie (if available.)
 
						

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Remote Control (c o n t i n u e d )
Using the remote control
A 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 DISC/USB, DOCK, RADIO, 
AUX/DI, MP3 LINE-IN or TV button on 
the remote control.
F Then select the desired function (for 
example ., >.)CAUTION!
–  Remove batteries if they are 
exhausted or if the remote control 
is not to be used for a long time.
–  Never mix batteries (old and new 
or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
– Batteries contain chemical 
substances, they should be disposed 
of properly.
 
						

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Basic Connections
Step 1:  Placing the speakers
The Philips Home Theater System is 
simple to install. However, proper system 
placement is critical to ensure an 
optimum sound experience.
Before you start ...
If you wish to mount the speakers on the 
wall, see chapter ‘Optional Connections - 
Mounting the speakers on the wall.’
A Place the speakers at the normal listening 
ear level, equal distance from the TV and 
face it straight ahead towards the 
listening area.  
B Place the subwoofer at the corner of the 
room.  Otherwise, keep it at least one 
metre away from the TV. 
RIGHT
LEFT
Helpful Hints:
–  The placement diagram shown here is only 
a guideline that provides great system 
performance. You may fi nd other placement 
choices that are more suitable for your room 
layout that provide the sound experience you 
enjoy.
–  To avoid magnetic interference, never 
position the front speakers too close to your 
TV.
–  Never place the speakers at an angle as it 
would reduce the system performance.
–  For speaker setting, see ‘Getting Started - 
Setting the speakers.’
 
 
						

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L
RAUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
HDMI OUT
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.
–  For a HDMI TV, follow option 2.
–  For a progressive scan TV, follow 
option 3.
–  For TV with only a single antenna 
input jack, follow option 4.
Before you start ...
Remove the main unit’s back cover by 
pushing down from the cover top. 
Helpful Hints:
–  It is important to connect this unit directly 
to the TV in order to enjoy optimum video 
quality.
–  To hear the TV channels through this unit, 
connect the AUDIO IN jacks to the 
corresponding AUDIO output jacks on the TV 
using an audio cable. Press TV on the remote 
control when watching the TV programs.
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Option 1Option 2
Option 1: Using the Video jack
z  Connect a composite video cable 
(supplied) from the VIDEO OUT jack 
on the main unit to the video input jack 
(or labeled as A/V In, Video In, 
Composite or Baseband) on the TV.
Option 2: Connecting to a HDMI-
compatible TV
HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia 
Interface) is a digital interface that allows 
pure digital video transmission without 
the loss of image quality.  
A Connect a HDMI cable from the HDMI 
OUT on the main unit to the HDMI IN 
on a HDMI-compatible device (e.g., 
HDMI TV, HDCP compliant DVI TV).
B When you have completed the necessary 
connections, installation and set-up, see 
‘Audio Setup Page and Video Setup Page’ 
for optimum HDMI audio and video 
settings.
Helpful Hint:
–  The HDMI is backward compatible with 
some DVI devices using an appropriate 
adaptor plug.
 
						

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Option 4: Using an accessory RF 
modulator
If your TV has only a single Antenna Input 
jack (labeled as 75 ohm or RF In,) you 
will need an RF modulator in order to 
view the DVD playback on the TV.  See 
your electronics retailer or contact 
Philips for details about RF modulator 
availability and operations.
A Connect a composite video cable 
(supplied) from the VIDEO OUT jack 
on the main unit to the video input jack 
on the RF modulator.
B Connect a RF coaxial cable (not supplied) 
from the ANTENNA OUT or TO TV 
jack on the RF modulator to the 
ANTENNA IN jack on the TV.
C Connect the Antenna or Cable TV 
service signal to the ANTENNA IN or RF 
IN jack on the RF modulator.  (It may 
have been connected to your TV 
previously.  Disconnect it from the TV.)
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Option 3: 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 Connect the component video cables 
(red/ blue/green - not supplied) from the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
(Y Pb Pr) jacks on the main unit to the 
corresponding component video input 
jacks (or labeled as Y Pb/Cb 
Pr/Cr or YUV) on the TV.
B If your TV accepts progressive signals, 
proceed to chapter ‘Getting Started - 
Setting up Progressive Scan feature’ for 
detailed progressive feature setup.
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RAUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Pr
Pb
Y
Option 3
LPr
Pb
YRAUDIO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
HDMI OUT VIDEO OUTINTERFACE
TO SUBWOOFERAUDIO IN
VIDEO OUTL
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TV
Antenna
Rear of an RF modulator 
(example only) Option 4
 
						

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Step 3:  Connecting the 
speakers to 
subwoofer
z Connect the speakers to the matching 
speaker jacks at the rear of the 
subwoofer.  
Helpful Hints:
–  To prevent unwanted noise, never place 
the speakers too close to the main unit, 
subwoofer, AC power adapter, TV or any 
other radiation sources.
–  To disconnect the speakers, press down 
the catch before pulling out the cable.
Basic Connections (c o n t i n u e d )
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SPEAKER
TO MAIN UNITMAINS
AM/MWFM/AM ANTENNA
SIRIUSSPEAKERS
COAXIAL
DIGITAL INAUX 1AUX 2
RIGHT LEFTFM 75
RL
SUBWOOFERRIGHT
SPEAKER
Ensure this portion is fully 
inserted into the jack.
 
						

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Step 4:  Connecting the 
FM and AM/MW 
antennas
A Connect the supplied AM/MW loop 
antenna to the AM/MW jack. Place the 
AM/MW loop antenna on a shelf, or 
attach it to a stand or wall.
B Connect the supplied FM antenna to the 
FM 75 
Ω jack. 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 antennas for 
optimal reception.
–  Position the antennas as far away as 
possible from your TV, VCR or other 
radiation source to prevent any unwanted 
interference.
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Step 5:  Connecting the 
subwoofer to the 
main unit
z Connect the cable from the subwoofer’s  
TO MAIN UNIT to the TO 
SUBWOOFER jack at the rear of the 
main unit.
TO MAIN UNITMAINS
AM/MWFM/AM ANTENNA
SIRIUSSPEAKERS
COAXIAL
DIGITAL INAUX 1AUX 2
RIGHT LEFTFM 75RL
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2
fi x the claw 
into the slot
FM antennaAM/MW 
antenna
LPr
Pb
YRAUDIO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
HDMI OUT VIDEO OUTTO SUBWOOFER
TO SUBWOOFER
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y PbPr
AM/MWFM/AM ANTENNA
SIRIUS
TO MAIN UNIT
SPEAKERS
COAXIAL
DIGITAL INAUX 1AUX 2
RIGHT LEFT
MAINS
FM 75RL
 
						

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Step 6:  Connecting the 
power cord
After everything is connected 
properly, connect the AC power 
cord into the power outlet.
The standby LED on the main unit lights 
up. 
Helpful Hints:
–  Refer to the type plate at the rear or 
bottom of the product for identifi cation and 
supply ratings.
–  Before making or changing any 
connections, make sure that all the devices 
are disconnected from the power outlet.
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TO MAIN UNIT
MAINS
AM/MWFM/AM ANTENNA
SIRIUSSPEAKERS
COAXIAL
DIGITAL INAUX 1AUX 2
RIGHT LEFTFM 75RL
 
						

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Optional Connections
Connecting audio from TV 
When connecting the audio output from 
your TV to this Home Theater System, 
you can have the sound of the TV output 
on the speakers.  It enables you to enjoy 
the multi-channel surround sound 
capabilities.
z  Use an audio cable (red/white - not 
supplied) to connect the AUDIO IN 
jacks on the main unit to the AUDIO 
OUT jacks on the TV.
To listen to the sound, press TV on the 
remote control as the sound source that 
you want to listen to. 
Connecting to cable box/
satellite receiver and 
recorder/VCR
This unit provides analog and digital audio 
connection. You can connect the audio 
output from an audio/video device (e.g. 
DVD recorder, VCR, Cable/Satellite Box) 
to this Home Theater System in order to 
enjoy the multi-channel surround sound 
capabilities.  
z  Use an audio cable to connect the 
AUDIO IN-AUX1 or AUX2 jacks on 
the subwoofer to the AUDIO OUT jacks 
on the connected device.
To listen to the sound, press AUX/DI to 
select ‘AUX1’ or ‘AUX2’ as the sound 
source that you want to listen to. 
Or
z  Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to 
connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL IN 
jack on the subwoofer to the DIGITAL 
output jack on the connected device.
To listen to the sound, press AUX/DI to 
select ‘DIGITAL IN’ as the sound source 
that you want to listen to. 
LPr
Pb
Y
RAUDIO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
HDMI OUT VIDEO OUTTO SUBWOOFERAUDIO IN
VIDEO OUTL
R
AM/MWFM/AM ANTENNA
SIRIUSTO MAIN UNIT
SPEAKERSCOAXIAL
DIGITAL INAUX 1AUX 2RIGHT LEFT
MAINSFM 75RL
DIGITAL OUTCOAXIAL
DIGITAL INAUX 1AUX 2RLAUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT
Cable/Satellite Box
OR
DVD Recorder/VCR
 
						

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Optional Connections (c o n t i n u e d )
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Mounting the main unit on 
the wall 
WARNING!
Only qualifi ed personnel can 
perform the installation. Never do 
it yourself in order to avoid any 
unexpected damage to the 
equipment or injury to personnel.
Note:
Philips accepts absolutely no liability for 
any accidents or damage resulting from 
inadequate assembly or mounting, misuse 
or abuse, or natural disasters.
Before you start ...
Ensure that all the cables are connected 
to the rear panel before you mount the 
main unit
A Push down the rear cover from the top.
B Lift the rear cover outward to detach it 
from the main unit.
C Loosen the screws from the stand and 
remove the stand from the main unit.
D Hold the supplied bracket in position and 
mark holes on the wall for the screws. 
Drill holes and insert the rubber wall 
plugs (not supplied) into the holes.
E Use the screws (not supplied) to secure 
the bracket onto the wall.
F Hook the main unit fi rmly onto the 
mounted bracket by sliding the knobs 
through the bracket’s key holes and lock 
into position.