Philips HTS3450, HTS3440 user manual TV Type, TV Display, Pan Scan, Progressive

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DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)

Video Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)

TV Type

The color system for this DVD system is { NTSC }. It can

 

support NTSC-system TV. This DVD system will automatically

 

convert the PAL disc video output to NTSC format.

 

The picture shape can be adjusted to fi t your TV.

TV Display

 

{ 4:3 Letter Box } – For a ‘wide-screen’ display

 

 

 

with black bars on the top and

 

 

 

bottom.

 

{ 4:3 Pan Scan }–

For a full-height picture with the

 

 

 

sides trimmed.

 

{ 16:9 Wide Screen } – For wide-screen TV

 

 

 

(frame ratio 16:9.)

 

Before enabling the progressive scan feature, you must ensure that

Progressive

 

your TV can accept progressive signals (a progressive scan TV is

 

required) and that you have connected this DVD system to your

 

TV using the Y Pb Pr (see ‘Option 3: Connecting to a Progressive

 

Scan TV or component video input’.)

 

{ On }

Turns on progressive scan mode.

 

 

 

Read the instructions on the TV and confi rm

 

 

 

your action by pressing OK on the remote

 

 

 

control.

 

{ Off }

Disables the progressive scan mode.

Note: If no picture appears, wait for 15 seconds for auto recovery.

Otherwise, turn off the progressive scan as below:

1)Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray.

2)Press W on the remote control.

3)Press MUTE on the remote control.

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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 Accessories supplied Setup precautionsCleaning discs General InformationMain Unit Remote Control Angle SubtitleDisc Menu RETURN/TITLEUsing the remote control Placing the speakers Basic ConnectionsConnecting the speakers to AV subwoofer Connecting the FM/ AM antennas Connecting the AV subwoofer to DVD systemOption 1 Using the Video Cvbs jack good picture quality Connecting to TVOption 2 Using the S-Video jack excellent picture quality Connect the DVD system directly to the TVFollow option 1 to make the basic video connection Option 4 Using an accessory RF modulatorConnecting the power cord Connecting audio from an audio/video device Connecting audio from TVOptional Connections Getting Started Turning off to Eco Power standby modeTurning on the DVD system Finding the correct viewing channelGeneral Setup Page appears Setting language preferencesOn-screen display OSD language Audio, Subtitle and Menu language for DVD playbackRepeat steps C ~ D for other settings Setting the TV displayPicture to be trimmed or formatted to fi t your TV 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 Use ST keys to highlight Speakers Delay, then press Setting the speakers’ channelsPlayable discs Disc OperationsPlaying a disc Basic playback controls Pausing playbackSelecting various repeat/ shuffle functions Searching backward/forwardUsing the Disc Menu Other playback features for video discs DVD/VCD/ SvcdTo access or remove the menu Press Disc Menu on the remote Programming disc tracksEnglish Viewing playback information To cancel the resume modeResuming playback from the last stopped point ZoomingChanging sound track language Switching camera anglesPlayback Control VCD only Preview function VCD/SVCD onlyDisc menu appears on the TV Insert a discPreview function Playing a Jpeg image file slide showZoom picture Rotating/flipping the picturePlayback skips to the time entered Playing a DivX discDevice numbers may vary from different card readers USB OperationsCompatibility of the USB device Accessing the DVD setup menu DVD Setup Menu OptionsLock Disc LockUnlock Display DimCD Upsampling Night ModeLip Sync TV Display TV TypePan Scan ProgressiveStandard Bright Soft Personal Off PasswordMP3/JPEG Nav DivX Subtitle DefaultStandard OthersPresetting radio stations Tuning to radio stationsUsing auto install Tuner OperationsDeleting a preset radio station Selecting a preset radio stationUsing automatic preset Using manual presetVolume control Sound and Volume ControlsTo turn off the volume temporarily Selecting surround soundProblem General Solution TroubleshootingNot able to select some items in the setup/system menu Problem Playback SolutionDVD system does not Start playbackProblem USB Solution Amplifier SpecificationsGlossary Glossary What happens when I plug in a USB HDD? Frequently Asked Questions USBWhy can’t I rotate the pictures in my device? What types of file does the system support?Philips Limited Warranty ONE 1 Year

HTS3450, HTS3440 specifications

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