Philips Hts8100 User Manual

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EnglishAdv Picture  It provides the picture settings to enhance the appearance and 
picture quality for disc playback. 
Note:  { DCDi }, {True Life } and { P-Scan Format } settings are only 
applicable for Progressive Scan output.
{ DCDi }  –  Directional Correlation Deinterlacing.  It is 
known by its smooth video content as it fi lls 
the missing lines. 
{ On }
Optimise the picture quality signifi cantly, especially 
during the slow motion play.
{ Off }
Turn off the DCDi function.
{ Gamma }  –...

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Adv Picture 
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{ P-Scan Format } – Select a suitable TV screen display format. 
Note:  This feature is only available if you have selected the { 16:9 Wide 
Screen } in { TV Display } setup option.
{ Superwide }   Display the 4:3 picture disc on the 
wide-screen TV with non-linear stretching (center 
position of the screen is stretched less than the 
side.)
{ 4:3 Pillar Box }
Display the 4:3 picture disc on the wide-screen TV 
without stretching.  Black bars will be shown on the...

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Preference Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)
Audio
 Select the preferred audio language for DVDs with multiple 
sound tracks or VCDs with multiple audio channels.  
Subtitle
 Select the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback.
Disc Menu
 Select the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback.
Note:  If the selected audio/subtitle/disc menu language is not available on 
the DVD, the disc’s default language will be used instead.
Parental
 This is to prohibit...

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EnglishPreference Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)
Password
 The password is used for the Disc Lock and Parental. The default 
password is ‘0000.’  To change the password:
1) Press OK to access the change password menu.
Old Password
New Password
Confirm PWDChange Password
OK
2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 on the remote control to 
enter your existing four-digit password at { Old Password. }
Note:  When doing this for the fi rst time or if you forget your existing...

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Radio Operations
Before you start ...
Make sure the FM and AM/MW antennas 
are connected.
Tuning to radio stations
A Press SOURCE repeatedly until ‘RADIO 
FM’ appears on the display panel (or 
press RADIO on the remote control.)
B Press cursor left/right keys briefl y on the 
remote control to start tuning.

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Radio Operations (c o n t i n u e d )
B
 Press u.

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Sound and Volume Controls
Volume control
z Press 
VOL +/-  to increase or 
decrease the volume level. 
Î ‘VOLUME MIN’ is the minimum 
volume level and ‘VOLUME MAX’ is the 
maximum volume level.
To turn off the volume temporarily
z  Press 
MUTE.
Î Playback continues without sound and 
‘VOLUME MUTED’ appears.
Î To restore the volume, press  MUTE 
again, or increase the volume level.
 
Adjusting the Bass/ Treble level
The BASS (low tone) and TREBLE (high 
tone) features enable you to defi ne the...

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EnglishInstalling the latest software
Periodically Philips will issue software 
upgrades to enhance the user experience. 
A Get the software version of this unit by 
pressing OPEN/CLOSE ç to open the 
disc compartment 
B Press DISPLAY on the remote control. 

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Troubleshooting
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair this unit yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty. Do not open this unit as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, fi rst check the points listed below before taking this unit for repair. If
you are unable to solve a problem by following these instructions, consult your dealer or
Philips for help.
No power.
No picture.
Completely distorted picture 
or black/white picture.
No sound or distorted sound....

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The unit does not start 
playback.
The aspect ratio of the screen 
cannot be changed even though 
you have set the TV display.
Cannot activate some features 
such as Angles, Subtitles, or 
multi-language Audio.
Not able to select some items 
in the setup/system menu.
Unable to play DivX movies.
Radio reception is poor.
The unit does not work.–  Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing 
inwards. The DVD+R/CD-R must be fi nalized.
–  Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped. 
–...