Philips HTS8000S/37 User Manual
Philips HTS8000S/37 User Manual

Philips HTS8000S/37 User Manual

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09/05/2005, 01:20 PM
HTS8000S
1
3139 115 2xxx1

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  • Page 1 Thank you for choosing Philips. Need help fast? Read your Quick Use/Start Guide and/or Owner's Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance, you may access our online help at www.usasupport.philips.com...
  • Page 2 Return your Product Registration Card today to get the very most from your purchase. Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once to ensure:...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that...
  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’ LASER Type Wave length Output Power Beam divergence Declaration of Conformity Model number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics Semiconductor laser GaAlAs 650~660 nm (DVD) 784~796 nm (CD) 7 mW (DVD) 10 mW (VCD/CD) 60 degree HTS8000S...
  • Page 5 , DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc and are used under license. As an ENERGY STAR Philips has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. 001-053-HTS8000S_37_Eng English ----------------------------------------- 6 Français -------------------------------------- 54 Español ------------------------------------- 104...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Setup ... 8 Supplied accessories ... 8 Cleaning discs ... 8 System Placement Positioning for best effect ... 9 Placing the SonoWave speakers ... 9 Placing the AV subwoofer ... 10 Placing the main DVD system ... 10 Placing the junction box ...
  • Page 7 Selecting digital sound effects ... 45 Volume control ... 45 Other Functions Setting the Sleep timer ... 46 Dimming system’s display screen ... 46 Using the remote to operate your ‘Philips’ television ... 46 Specifications Troubleshooting Glossary Contents ... 47 ...
  • Page 8: General Information

    General Information CAUTION! The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel. Setup Finding a suitable location – Place the set on a flat, hard and stable surface. Do not place the set on a carpet. –...
  • Page 9: System Placement

    Positioning for best effect The Philips HTS8000S Home Theater System, with its proprietary 2-speaker SonoWave system, is simple to install compared to other regular home theater systems. However, proper system placement is critical to ensure the most immersive sound experience.
  • Page 10: Placing The Av Subwoofer

    System Placement Placing the AV subwoofer For optimum performance, place the AV subwoofer at the corner of the room, kept at least one meter away from the TV. You can choose to place the AV subwoofer upright (see figure A) or lay it flat under the table or shelf (see figure B).
  • Page 11: Overall Connection Overview

    IMPORTANT! If you wish to mount the main DVD system and the SonoWave speakers on the wall, see next page before you make any connections. white label To AC power outlet FRONT L 001-053-hts8000-37-Eng14a Overall Connection Overview Extend the FM antenna and place its end on the wall where the reception is best To AC power outlet...
  • Page 12: Optional Setup

    NOT do it by yourself in order to avoid unexpected damage to the equipment or injury to personnel. Helpful Hint: – Philips accepts absolutely no liability for any accidents or damage resulting from inadequate assembly or mounting, misuse or abuse, or natural disasters.
  • Page 13: Mounting The Sonowave Speakers On The Wall

    NOT do it by yourself in order to avoid unexpected damage to the equipment or injury to personnel. Helpful Hint: – Philips accepts absolutely no liability for any accidents or damage resulting from inadequate assembly or mounting, misuse or abuse, or natural disasters.
  • Page 14: Optional Connections

    Helpful Hints: – Set your TV to channel 3 or 4 if you are using an RF modulator. – See your electronics retailer or contact Philips for details on RF modulator availability and operations. Back of an RF Modulator (Example only)
  • Page 15: Connecting To Outdoor Fm Antenna Terminal

    Connecting to outdoor FM antenna terminal FM Antenna If the FM reception is poor, you can use an FM coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the FM 75Ω coaxial cable hidden inside the back cover to the outdoor FM antenna terminal. Open the main DVD system’s back cover by lifting up the cover from the bottom.
  • Page 16: Connecting To An Analog Audio/Video Device

    Optional Connections Connecting to an analog audio/video device AUDIO OUT VCR, Cable/Satellite Box, TV or cassette recorder TO SUB- WOOFER DIGITAL IN L AUX IN R COMPONENT VIDEO Junction box You can connect an analog audio/video device (e.g. VCR, Cable/Satellite Box, TV or cassette recorder) to the Junction Box in order to use the Home Theater Audio System’s surround sound capabilities.
  • Page 17: Main Unit

    2 3 4 ECO POWER indicator – Lights up when in Eco Power standby mode. STANDBY ON B – Switches to Eco Power standby mode, or turns on the system. SOURCE – Selects the relevant active source mode: DISC, TUNER FM, TV or AUX/DI. SURROUND –...
  • Page 18: Remote Control

    – Confirms a selection. – Hold down this button to set the sleep timer function. TV VOL +- – Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only.) REPEAT – DISC: selects various repeat modes; switches repeat mode off. 3139 115 2xxx1...
  • Page 19 – Adjusts the volume level. ™ S / T – DISC: select a track or hold down this button to search backward/forward. – TV: selects previous/next channel (Philips TV only.) – TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/ down. £ Numeric Keypad (0-9) –...
  • Page 20: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Preparing the remote control Before you start using the remote control, pull out the plastic protective sheet. To change the battery Pull out the battery compartment and replace with the battery type LITHIUM CR2025. CAUTION! – Remove battery if it is exhausted or if the remote control is not to be used for a long time.
  • Page 21: Step 3: Setting The Tv

    Step 3: Setting the TV After connecting the DVD system to your TV, you have to switch the TV to the correct program number for the input jack (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’) in order to view the playback from the DVD system. Press SOURCE button until “DISC”...
  • Page 22 Getting Started The below menu will appear on the TV. Press 1 to highlight in the menu and press OK to confirm. There will be no picture on your TV at this state until you turn on the progressive scan mode on your TV. Turn on your TV progressive scan mode (refer to your TV user manual.) ➜...
  • Page 23: Selecting The Matching Color System

    Selecting the matching color system The color system of the DVD system, DVD and TV should match. Only then will it be possible to play a DVD on this system. Before changing the TV system, determine the color system of your TV. In disc mode, press SETUP MENU.
  • Page 24: Step 4: Setting Language Preferences

    Getting Started Step 4: Setting language preferences You can select your preferred language settings so that this DVD system will automatically switch to the language for you whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the disc’s default language will be used instead.
  • Page 25: Disc Operations

    IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon (ø or X) appears on the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions.
  • Page 26: Playing A Disc

    Disc Operations Playing discs Press SOURCE button until “DISC” appears on the display panel. Turn on the TV power and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 21 “Setting the TV”.) ➜ You should see the blue DVD background screen on the TV.
  • Page 27: Selecting Various Repeat/Shuffle Functions

    Selecting various repeat/ shuffle functions While playing a disc, press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly to choose a repeat play mode. ™ RPT ONE (repeat chapter) ™ RPT TT (repeat title) ™ SHUFFLE (random play) ™ RPT SHF (repeat random play) ™...
  • Page 28: Viewing Playback Information

    Disc Operations Viewing playback information It will show the disc playback information (for example, title or chapter number, elapsed playing time, audio/subtitle language,) a number of operations can be done without interrupting disc playback. During playback, press DISPLAY. ➜ A list of available disc information appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 29: Changing Sound Track Language

    Changing sound track language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple soundtrack languages, you can change the language you want while playing a DVD. Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the available audio languages. For VCD - changing the audio channel Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the available audio channels provided by the...
  • Page 30: Playing Mp3/Jpeg/Mpeg-4 Disc

    Disc Operations Playing an MP3/JPEG/MPEG-4 disc This DVD system can playback MPEG-4, MP3, JPEG, VCD & SVCD files on a personally recorded CD-R/RW disc or commercial CD. IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 21 “Setting the TV”.) Insert a disc.
  • Page 31: Playing A Picture Disc (Slide Show)

    Playing a picture disc (slide show) IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 21 “Setting the TV”.) Insert a Picture disc (Kodak Picture CD, JPEG.) ➜ For a Kodak disc, the slide show will begin automatically.
  • Page 32: Playing A Super Audio Cd (Sacd)

    Disc Operations Playing a Super Audio CD (SACD) There are three types of SACD discs : single layer, double layer or hybrid discs. The hybrid disc contains both Super Audio CD and standard audio CD layers, only the SACD layer can be played back on this DVD system.
  • Page 33: Dvd Setup Menu Options

    This DVD system setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customize the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. Accessing General Setup Page In disc mode, press SETUP MENU. Press 1 2 to select ‘General Setup Page. ’ Press OK to confirm.
  • Page 34: Osd Language

    To return to the previous menu, press 1. To remove the menu, press SETUP MENU. 001-053-hts8000-37-Eng14a (continued) ® DivX VOD registration code Philips provide you the DivX (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX For more information, visit us at www.divx.com/vod.
  • Page 35: Accessing Audio Setup Page

    DVD Setup Menu Options Accessing Audio Setup Page In disc mode, press SETUP MENU. Press 1 2 to select ‘Audio Setup Page. ’ Press OK to confirm. Audio Setup Page Analog Output Night Mode CD Upsampling Setting the analog output Set Analog Output to match your DVD home theater system’s playback capability.
  • Page 36: Accessing Video Setup Page

    DVD Setup Menu Options Accessing Video Setup Page In disc mode, press SETUP MENU. Press 1 2 to select ‘Video Setup Page.’ Press OK to confirm. ideo etup TV T TV D isplay rogressive icture etting lack evel losed aptions TV Type This menu contains the options for selecting the color system that matches...
  • Page 37: Picture Setting

    DVD Setup Menu Options Picture Setting This DVD system provides three predefined sets of picture color settings and one personal setting which you can define yourself. In ‘Video Setup Page,’ use 34 keys to highlight { Picture Setting, } then press { Standard } Select this for original color setting.
  • Page 38: Black Level - Turning On/Off

    DVD Setup Menu Options Black Level - turning on/off This feature is only applicable if you have set the ‘TV TYPE’ to ‘NTSC’ setting (see page 23.) Turn on this feature will help to improve the picture quality. In ‘Video Setup Page,’ use 34 keys to highlight { Black Level }, then press 2.
  • Page 39: Accessing Preference Setup Page

    DVD Setup Menu Options Accessing Preference Setup Page Press Ç twice to stop playback (if any,) then press SETUP MENU. Press 1 2 to select the ‘Preference Page.’ Press OK to confirm. Preference Page Audio Subtitle Disc Menu Parental MP3/JPEG Nav Password DivX Subtitle Default...
  • Page 40: Pbc (Playback Control)

    DVD Setup Menu Options Rating explanations 1KID SAFE – 2 G – General Audience; recommended as acceptable for viewers of all ages. 3 PG – Parental Guidance suggested. 4 PG13 – Material is unsuitable for children under the age of 13. 5 PGR –...
  • Page 41: Changing The Password

    DVD Setup Menu Options Changing the Password The same password is used for both Parental Control and Disc Lock. Enter your six-digit password to play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a password. The default password is 136900. In ‘Preference Page,’ use 34 keys to highlight { Password, } then press 2 to select { Change.
  • Page 42: Tuner Operations

    Tuner Operations Tuning to radio stations Press SOURCE button until “TUNER FM” appears on the display panel. Press 3 / 4 briefly on the remote. ➜ The display panel will show "SEARCH" until a radio station with sufficient signal strength is found. Repeat step if necessary until you find the desired radio station.
  • Page 43: Automatic Presetting

    Automatic presetting Use automatic presetting to store or reinstall all the preset radio stations. DVD system’s TUNER FM SUBWOOFER START.. Press SOURCE button until “TUNER FM” appears on the display panel. Press 1 2 or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select a preset number to begin. Press and hold PROGRAM until "AUTO"...
  • Page 44: Sound And Volume Controls

    Sound and Volume Controls MUTE SURR SUBWOOFER SOUND VOL +- Speakers (SonoWave speakers) adjustment You can adjust the SonoWave speakers setting according to your room environment and setup for optimum performance. IMPORTANT! The SonoWave speakers must be placed at equal distance from the Press SONOWAVE on the remote.
  • Page 45: Av Subwoofer Adjustment

    Sound and Volume Controls AV subwoofer adjustment You can adjust the AV subwoofer output level to enhance the bass output. Start playing a music disc that has lots of mid-bass sounds, then press SUBWOOFER on the remote. Press VOL +/- to select the desired bass level.
  • Page 46: Other Functions

    DIM 3 : 25% brightness DIM OFF : normal brightness 001-053-hts8000-37-Eng14a Using the remote to operate your ‘Philips’ television Press SOURCE button until “TV” appears on the display panel. Press ¡1 / 2™ or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select the TV’s channel.
  • Page 47: Specifications

    AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power 550 W RMS Frequency Response 20 Hz – 6 kHz / –3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 65 dB (CCIR) Input Sensitivity - AUX In 1000 mV - DIGITAL In 1 Vpp TUNER SECTION Tuning Range FM 87.5 – 108 MHz (100 kHz) 26 dB Quieting Sensitivity FM 20 dB Image Rejection Radio FM 25 dB...
  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem No power.
  • Page 49 Problem Not able to select some Items in the setup/system menu. The DVD system does not start playback. No surround sound effect from the SonoWave speakers. Radio reception is poor. The remote control does not function properly. Unable to play DivX movies. The DVD system does not work.
  • Page 50: Glossary

    Glossary Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs.
  • Page 51 Glossary (continued) Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a signal frame. This system can convert the interlaced video from DVD into progressive format for connection to a progressive display. It dramatically increases the vertical resolution.
  • Page 52 Ship product via a traceable carrier. When it is necessary for you to ship the product to Philips for repair, you will pay the shipping cost for shipment to Philips. Philips will pay the ship- ping costs when returning the product to you.
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