Philips HTS3450, HTS3440 Sound and Volume Controls, Selecting surround sound, Volume control

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Sound and Volume Controls

MUTE

SURR. SOUND

Selecting surround sound

Press SURR. to select : DOLBY+PL II (multi-channel) or STEREO.

The availability of the various surround sound modes depends on the sound available on the disc.

The center and rear speakers operate only in multi-channel surround mode.

The available output modes for Multi- channel include: Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Surround and Dolby Pro Logic II.

Stereo broadcasts or recordings will produce some surround channel effects when played in a surround mode.

However, mono (single channel sound) sources will not produce any sound from the rear speakers.

Helpful Hint:

–You are not able to select the surround sound mode if the system setup menu is turned on.

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.

Press SOUND to select the available sound effect.

When playing movie discs or in TV mode, you can select :

CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION or SCI-FI.

When playing music discs or while in TUNER or AUX/DI mode, you can select : CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK or DIGITAL.

Helpful Hint:

–For fl at sound output, select CONCERT or

CLASSIC.

Volume control

Press VOL +/- on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume level.

“VOL MIN” is the minimum volume level and “VOL MAX” is the maximum volume level.

To turn off the volume temporarily

Press MUTE on the remote control. Playback will continue without sound

and “MUTE” appears.

To restore the volume, press MUTE again, or increase the volume level.

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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 General Information Setup precautionsAccessories supplied Cleaning discsMain Unit Remote Control RETURN/TITLE SubtitleAngle Disc MenuUsing the remote control Placing the speakers Basic ConnectionsConnecting the speakers to AV subwoofer Connecting the FM/ AM antennas Connecting the AV subwoofer to DVD systemConnect the DVD system directly to the TV Connecting to TVOption 1 Using the Video Cvbs jack good picture quality Option 2 Using the S-Video jack excellent picture qualityFollow 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 Finding the correct viewing channel Turning off to Eco Power standby modeGetting Started Turning on the DVD systemAudio, Subtitle and Menu language for DVD playback Setting language preferencesGeneral Setup Page appears On-screen display OSD languageWide Screen Select this if you have a wide-screen TV Setting the TV displayRepeat steps C ~ D for other settings Picture to be trimmed or formatted to fi t your 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 Searching backward/forward Pausing playbackBasic playback controls Selecting various repeat/ shuffle functionsProgramming disc tracks Other playback features for video discs DVD/VCD/ SvcdUsing the Disc Menu To access or remove the menu Press Disc Menu on the remoteZooming To cancel the resume modeEnglish Viewing playback information Resuming playback from the last stopped pointPreview function VCD/SVCD only Switching camera anglesChanging sound track language Playback Control VCD onlyDisc menu appears on the TV Insert a discRotating/flipping the picture Playing a Jpeg image file slide showPreview function Zoom 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 OptionsDisplay Dim Disc LockLock UnlockCD Upsampling Night ModeLip Sync Progressive TV TypeTV Display Pan ScanStandard Bright Soft Personal Off PasswordMP3/JPEG Nav Others DefaultDivX Subtitle StandardTuner Operations Tuning to radio stationsPresetting radio stations Using auto installUsing manual preset Selecting a preset radio stationDeleting a preset radio station Using automatic presetSelecting surround sound Sound and Volume ControlsVolume control To turn off the volume temporarilyProblem General Solution TroubleshootingStart playback Problem Playback SolutionNot able to select some items in the setup/system menu DVD system does notProblem USB Solution Amplifier SpecificationsGlossary Glossary What types of file does the system support? Frequently Asked Questions USBWhat happens when I plug in a USB HDD? Why can’t I rotate the pictures in my device?Philips Limited Warranty ONE 1 Year

HTS3450, HTS3440 specifications

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In contrast, the HTS3440, while slightly toned down, still offers an impressive 5.1 channel audio setup, ensuring that users enjoy a well-rounded sound experience. It similarly employs Dolby Digital technology but may differ in speaker design or wattage to suit specific customer needs.

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