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 }  –  Adjust the intensity of the picture non-
linearly (-7 to +7).  A positive value enables 
you to bring out low level detail in dark 
scenes, while a negative value emphasizes 
contrast.
{ Chroma Delay } – Adjust the advance delay of chroma signal 
to produce a perfect clear picture (-3 to +3.)
{ True Life }  –  Increase the contrast and colour intensity to 
produce a more dynamic picture (00 to 05.)
{ HDMI Video }–  Select a suitable video resolution depending 
on the capability of the connected TV/device 
to further enhance the HDMI video output.
{ 480p }
Progressive output in 480 lines for NTSC TV.
{ 576p }
Progressive output in 576 lines for PAL TV.
{ 720p } - (if a HDMI TV is connected)
Progressive output upscale to 720 lines.
{ 1080i } - (if a HDMI TV is connected)
Interlaced output upscale to 1080 lines.
{ 1080p } - (if a HDMI TV is connected)
Progressive output upscale to 1080 lines. 
{ Auto } 
The video output automatically follows the 
display’s supported resolution.
Note:  If no display appears on the TV due to 
unsupported resolution, use the Composite Video 
cable to connect this unit and your TV. Turn on 
your TV to the correct video input channel and 
adjust the resolution setting to 480p/576p.
Video Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)
Setup Menu Options (c o n t i n u e d )
 
						

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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 
both sides of the TV screen. 
{ Off }
No aspect ratio adjustment is made when this 
option is selected.
Note:  The { Superwide } is only applicable for 
resolution: 720p, 1080i or 1080p.
Closed Caption This feature is only available if the disc contains of special video 
signal data. It shows sound effects on the screen if your TV 
supports this feature, such as ‘phone ringing’ and ‘footsteps.’
{ On }   –  Turn on closed caption feature.
{ Off }   –  Turn off closed caption feature.
Video Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)
Setup Menu Options (c o n t i n u e d )
 
						

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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 viewing of discs that had exceeded the limits 
you set.  It works only on the DVDs with parental level assigned 
to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. 
1)  Use cursor up/down keys to select a rating level from 1 to 8 and 
press OK.  
2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 on the remote control to enter your 
four-digit password.
Notes:  
–  
The ratings are country-dependent (‘1’ is considered material that is 
least offensive and ‘8’ is most offensive.)  To disable parental controls and 
allow all discs to play, select ‘8’.
–  
Some DVDs are not encoded with a rating though the movie rating 
may be printed on the disc cover.  The rating level feature does not 
prohibit playback of such discs.  VCD, SVCD and CD have no level 
indication, so parental control has no effect on these type of discs.
–  
DVDs that are rated higher than the level you selected will not be 
played unless you enter the same four-digit password. 
PBC
 Play Back Control feature is applicable for VCD/SVCD only.  It 
allows you to play Video CDs (2.0) interactively, following the 
menu on the display.  
{ On }   –  The index menu (if available) appears on the 
TV when you load a VCD/SVCD.
{ Off }   –  The VCD/SVCD skips the index menu and 
playback directly from the beginning.
MP3/JPEG Nav MP3/JPEG Navigator can only be set if the disc is recorded with a 
menu.  It allows you to select different display menus for easy 
navigation.
{ Without Menu }   – Display all the fi les contained in the MP3/
Picture disc.
{ With Menu }  –  Display the folder menu of the MP3/Picture 
disc.
Note:  This unit can only display 650 fi les/folder in the directory.
Setup Menu Options (c o n t i n u e d )
 
						

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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  
password, key in ‘0000.’
3)  Enter the new four-digit password at { New Password. }
4)  Enter the new four-digit password again at { Confi rm PWD. }
5) Press OK to confi rm and exit the menu.
 
DivX Subtitle
 Select the font type that supports the recorded DivX subtitle.
{ Standard }  –  Display a standard list of Roman subtitle fonts 
provided by this unit.
Default This feature enables you to reset all the setup menu options and 
your personal settings to the factory defaults, except your 
password for the Disc Lock and Parental.  
 Press OK to confi rm the default reset.
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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 
sound processor settings.
A Press  TREBLE /BASS  to toggle between 
Treble and Bass mode.
B Within fi ve seconds, use the  VOL +- 
to adjust the Treble or Bass level.
Î If the volume control is not used 
within fi ve seconds, it resume normal 
volume control function.
Selecting surround sound
z  Press 
AMBISOUND  to select between 
Auto, Multi-channel or Stereo sound.
Î ‘Auto’ is the default surround setting 
(recommended).  Multi-channel or Stereo 
will be selected based on the audio 
stream of the played content.
Î The available output modes for Multi-
channel include: Dolby Digital, DTS 
(Digital Theater Systems) Surround and 
Dolby Pro Logic II.
Selecting digital sound effects
Select a preset digital sound effect that 
matches your disc’s content or that 
optimizes the sound of the musical style 
you are playing.
z  Press 
SOUND  to select the available 
sound effect.
Movies Music Description
ACTION ROCK Enhanced low and high range  for great sounding movie 
effects and atmosphere.  
Great for action movies and 
rock/pop music.
DRAMA JAZZ Clear mid and high range.  Recreates the atmosphere of 
a live club with the artist just 
in front of you. Good for Jazz 
music and watching dramas.
GAMING PARTY Slightly enhanced low range  and strong mid range ideal for 
party music and video gaming.
CONCERT CLASSIC Flat and pure sound mode. 
Ideal for listening to classical 
music and watching live 
concert DVDs.
MTV RnB Enhanced low and mid range  for groovy and punchy 
sounds.  Suitable for R&B, Hip 
Hop and MTV videos.
CARTOONS LOUNGEModerate sound mode 
suitable for lounge music and 
watching cartoons.
SPORTS SPORTSModerate mid range and 
surround effects for clear 
vocals and the atmosphere of 
a live sports venue.
NEWS NEWS Enhanced mid range for clear  vocals/speech.
 
						

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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.
No surround sound effect 
from the speakers.
The remote control does not 
function properly.–   Press STANDBY-ON on the unit to turn on the 
power.
–  Ensure that the interconnect cable between the 
subwoofer and main unit are connected.
–  Refer to your TVs manual for correct Video In 
channel  selection. Change the TV channel until you 
see the DVD screen.
–  Press DISC to select disc mode.
–  If this happens when you turn on the progressive scan 
feature or change the HDMI video setting, wait for 15 
seconds for the auto recovery or switch back to the 
default mode as below:
1)  Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment.
2)  Press cursor left key on the remote control.
3)  Press AUDIO on the remote control. 
–  Check the video connection.
–  Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may  
 appear. This is not a malfunction.
–  The disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
–  Adjust the volume.
–  Check the speaker connections and settings.
–  Make sure that the audio cables are connected and 
press SOURCE to select the correct input source (for 
example, TV or AUX) to choose the device that you 
want to hear through this unit.
–  Press AMBISOUND to select a correct surround 
sound setting.
–  Make sure that the source you are playing is recorded 
or broadcast in surround sound (DTS, Dolby Digital, 
etc.).
–  Select the source you want to play (for example, 
DISC or RADIO) before pressing the function button 
(X, ./ >.)
–  Reduce the distance between the remote control and 
this unit.
–  Batteries are weak, replace the batteries. Problem (General)   Solution
 
						

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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. 
–  Press SETUP to turn off the system setup menu  
 screen.
–  You may need to enter the password in order to 
unlock the disc for playback.
–  Moisture may have condensed inside this unit. 
Remove the disc and leave this unit turned on for 
about an hour.
–  The aspect ratio is fi xed on the DVD disc.
–  Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to 
change the aspect ratio.
–  The features may not be available on the DVD.
–  Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is  
 prohibited on this DVD.
–  Press STOP button twice before selecting the system 
setup menu.
–  Depending on the disc availability, some menu items 
cannot be selected.
–  Ensure that the DivX fi le is encoded according to the  
 ‘Home Theater Profi le’ with the DivX encoder.
–  Check that the DivX movie downloaded is a complete  
fi le.
–  If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or 
connect an external antenna for better reception.
–  Increase the distance between this unit and your TV 
or VCR.
–  Tune in to the correct frequency.
–  Place the antenna further away from any equipment 
that may be causing the interference.
–  Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet 
for a few minutes. Reconnect the power cord and try 
to operate again as usual.
–  Ensure that the interconnect cable between the 
subwoofer and main unit are connected.
Problem (Playback)   Solution
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g  (c o n t i n u e d )