Philips Hts8100 User Manual

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Remote Control (c o n t i n u e d )
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...

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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 R06 or AA,
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, DOCK, USB, RADIO, 
AUX, DIGITAL IN, TV or MP3 LINE-IN 
button on the remote control.
F Then select the desired function (for 
example .,...

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Basic Connections
Step 1:  Placement
Note:
Never place the main unit in an enclosed 
cabinet.
A Place the main unit at a height that is 
closest to the listening ear-level.
B Position the main unit so that it is directly 
parallel to the listening area.
C Place the subwoofer at the corner of the 
room or at least one meter away from 
the TV. 
Helpful Hints:
–  For optimum performance, place the main 
unit on top of a table or mount it on the 
wall.
–  For Sound Bar speaker setting, see...

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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 ...
Push up the catches to lift up the rear 
cover.
Helpful Hints:
–  It is important to connect this...

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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 Use the supplied composite video cable 
(yellow) to connect the main unit’s 
VIDEO OUT jack to the video input 
jack on the RF modulator.
B Use an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to...

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Step 3:  Connecting the 
FM and AM/MW 
antennas
FM antenna
A Connect the FM antenna (supplied) to 
the FM 75 
Ω jack.
B Attach the other end of the FM antenna 
to a wall.
AM/MW loop antenna
A Stand the AM/MW loop antenna upright 
to fi x its claw into the slot.
B Connect the AM/MW loop antenna to 
the AM/MW jack.
C Place the AM/MW loop antenna on a 
shelf, or attach it to a stand or wall.
Helpful Hints:
–  Adjust the position of the antennas for 
optimal reception.
–  To avoid interference,...

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Step 5:  Connecting the 
power cord
Note:
For power supply rating, refer to the rear 
or bottom of the main unit.
A When all the connections are complete, 
direct all the cables to the CABLE OUT 
point.
B Close the rear cover. 
Note:
All the cables must be placed properly 
inside the rear panel in order for the rear 
cover to close.
C Connect the AC power cord from the 
subwoofer to the power outlet.

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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....

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Optional Connections (c o n t i n u e d )
Mounting the main unit 
CAUTION!
Risk of personal injury and damage 
to the unit.  Allow only qualifi ed 
persons to mount the unit.
Before you start ...
Make sure that all cables have been 
connected to the main unit.
A Attach the supplied knobs to the rear of 
the main unit.
B Turn the main unit over so that the 
bottom of the main unit faces up.
C While you hold the main unit fi rmly with 
one hand, grasp one of the rubber 
speaker feet and push it...

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EnglishFinding the correct viewing 
channel
Before you start ...
Remove the door stop tag on top of the 
disc compartment door.
A Press SOURCE button on the main unit 
until ‘DISC SOURCE’ appears on the 
display panel (or DISC on the remote 
control.)
B Turn on the TV and switch it to the 
correct video-in channel.