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 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 VOL +-
–  Adjusts the volume level.
u AMBISOUND
–  Switches the surround sound mode 
between Auto, Multi-Channel and Stereo 
mode.  
v SELECT/PROGRAM
– DISC: starts programming.
–  RADIO: press and hold this button to 
start automatic/ manual preset 
programming.
–  Make multiple selection in the menu.
w TREBLE / BASS
–  Toggles between Treble and Bass mode. 
Immediately after toggling, adjust the 
volume control to change the level 
settings 
x AUDIO SYNC 
–  Sets the audio output delay times if the 
video playback is slower than the audio 
output.
y SUBTITLE
–  Selects a DVD subtitle language.
z ANGLE
–  Selects a different viewing angle of a DVD 
movie (if available.)
AMBISOUND
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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 ., >.)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:  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 
‘Getting Started - Setting the speakers.’
 
						

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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 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  Use the supplied composite video cable 
(yellow) to connect 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 Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect 
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 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 
connect 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 Use the component video cables (red/ 
blue/green - not supplied) to connect 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.
Option 3
TV
Antenna
Rear of an RF modulator 
(example only) Option 4
 
						

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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, position the antenna 
away from the electronic equipment.
–  For better FM stereo reception, connect an 
external FM antenna (not supplied.)
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Step 4:  Connecting the 
subwoofer to the 
main unit
A Unwind the subwoofer’s TO MAIN 
UNIT interconnect cable.
B Connect the white end of the 
interconnect cable to the 
LOUDSPEAKERS jack on the main 
unit.
C Connect the black end of the 
interconnect cable to the TO 
SUBWOOFER jack on the main unit.
TO MAIN UNIT
AM/MW FM/AM/MW ANTENNASPEAKERS
COAXIAL
DIGITAL INAUX 1AUX 2
RIGHT LEFTFM 75RL
MAINS
fi x the claw 
into the slot
FM antenna AM/MW antenna
TO SUBWOOFER
TO MAIN UNIT
MW FM/MW ANTENNACOAXIAL
DIGITAL INAUX 1AUX 2FM 75RLMAINS
 Ñ LOUDSPEAKERS
 
						

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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. 
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 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 DIGITAL 
IN to select ‘DIGITAL IN’ as the sound 
source that you want to listen to. 
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 )
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 towards the 
back of the main unit.
D Repeat step three to remove the other 
speaker foot.
E Position and mark the supplied bracket 
where you intend to mount the main 
unit.
F Drill the screw holes.
G Insert the rubber wall plugs (not 
supplied) into the holes.
H Secure the bracket onto the wall with the 
screws (not supplied.)
I Hook the main unit fi rmly onto the 
mounted bracket.  Slide the knobs 
through the bracket’s key holes and lock 
into position.
Helpful Hint:
–  To mount the main unit below your TV, 
leave at least 10cm (4 inches) of space 
between the TV and the bracket.
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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.