Philips HTS3440, HTS3450 user manual Setting the TV display, Repeat steps C ~ D for other settings

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Getting Started (continued)

English

If the language you want is not available in the list, select { Others. }

Use the numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote control to enter the 4-digit language code ‘XXXX’ (see last page) and press OK to confi rm.

E Repeat steps C ~ D for other settings.

Helpful Hints:

During DVD playback, you can switch the audio and subtitle languages by pressing the AUDIO and SUBTITLE buttons on the remote control. However, this does not change the default settings you have made here.

For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio/menu language can only be changed via the DVD disc menu.

Step 4: Setting the TV display

Set the aspect ratio of the DVD system according to the TV type you have connected. The format you select must be available on the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV display will not affect the picture during playback.

A In ‘DISC’ mode, press SETUP on the remote control.

B Press X repeatedly to select { Video Setup Page. }

C Press T to highlight { TV Display, } then press X.

Video Setup Page

TV Type

TV Display

Progressive

Picture Setting

4:3 Pan Scan

4:3 Letter Box 16:9 Wide Screen

{ 4:3 Pan Scan } Select this if you have a conventional TV and want both sides of the

picture to be trimmed or formatted to fi t your TV.

{ 4:3 Letter Box } Select this if you have a conventional TV. In this case, a wide picture with

black bands on the upper and lower portions of the TV will be displayed.

{ 16:9 Wide Screen } Select this if you have a wide-screen TV.

D Select one of the options and press OK to confi rm.

TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting.

Press W to go back to the previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu.

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Contents DVD Home Theater System Dear Philips product owner Return your Product Registration Card or register online atModel No Serial No English Français EnglishDeclaration of Conformity Environmental information IndexEspañol Français Table of contents Table of contents Cleaning discs Setup precautionsAccessories supplied General InformationMain Unit Remote Control Disc Menu SubtitleAngle RETURN/TITLEUsing the remote control Basic Connections Placing the speakersConnecting the speakers to AV subwoofer Connecting the AV subwoofer to DVD system Connecting the FM/ AM antennasOption 2 Using the S-Video jack excellent picture quality Connecting to TVOption 1 Using the Video Cvbs jack good picture quality Connect the DVD system directly to the TVOption 4 Using an accessory RF modulator Follow option 1 to make the basic video connectionConnecting the power cord Connecting audio from an audio/video device Connecting audio from TVOptional Connections Turning on the DVD system Turning off to Eco Power standby modeGetting Started Finding the correct viewing channelOn-screen display OSD language Setting language preferencesGeneral Setup Page appears Audio, Subtitle and Menu language for DVD playbackPicture to be trimmed or formatted to fi t your TV Setting the TV displayRepeat steps C ~ D for other settings Wide Screen Select this if you have a wide-screen TVMessage appears on the TV Confi rm your action by selecting For Progressive Scan TV onlyIf no picture is displayed Setting the speakers’ channels Use ST keys to highlight Speakers Delay, then pressPlayable discs Disc OperationsPlaying a disc Selecting various repeat/ shuffle functions Pausing playbackBasic playback controls Searching backward/forwardTo access or remove the menu Press Disc Menu on the remote Other playback features for video discs DVD/VCD/ SvcdUsing the Disc Menu Programming disc tracksResuming playback from the last stopped point To cancel the resume modeEnglish Viewing playback information ZoomingPlayback Control VCD only Switching camera anglesChanging sound track language Preview function VCD/SVCD onlyInsert a disc Disc menu appears on the TVZoom picture Playing a Jpeg image file slide showPreview function Rotating/flipping the picturePlaying a DivX disc Playback skips to the time enteredDevice numbers may vary from different card readers USB OperationsCompatibility of the USB device DVD Setup Menu Options Accessing the DVD setup menuUnlock Disc LockLock Display DimCD Upsampling Night ModeLip Sync Pan Scan TV TypeTV Display ProgressiveStandard Bright Soft Personal Off PasswordMP3/JPEG Nav Standard DefaultDivX Subtitle OthersUsing auto install Tuning to radio stationsPresetting radio stations Tuner OperationsUsing automatic preset Selecting a preset radio stationDeleting a preset radio station Using manual presetTo turn off the volume temporarily Sound and Volume ControlsVolume control Selecting surround soundTroubleshooting Problem General SolutionDVD system does not Problem Playback SolutionNot able to select some items in the setup/system menu Start playbackProblem USB Solution Specifications AmplifierGlossary Glossary Why can’t I rotate the pictures in my device? Frequently Asked Questions USBWhat happens when I plug in a USB HDD? What types of file does the system support?Philips Limited Warranty ONE 1 Year

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