Philips HTS3115 user manual Sound and Volume Controls, Selecting surround sound, Volume control

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Sound and Volume Controls

English

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

The available output modes for Multi- channel include: Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theatre 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 optimises 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 Hometheatre System Copyright in the U.K How to connect a plugImportant notes for users in the U.K Mains plug ItaliaKlass 1 laseraparat EnglishDisposal of your old product Index Nederlands Deutsch Español Français EnglishTable 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 and subwoofer Option 1 Using the Scart socket Connecting to TVOption 2 Connecting to a HDMI- compatible TV OptionConnecting the FM/ MW antennas Connecting the power cordConnecting audio from an analogue audio/video device Optional ConnectionsTurning 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 playbackSelecting the matching colour system Setting the TVRepeat steps C ~ D for other settings NtscPicture to be trimmed or formatted to fi t your TV screen Setting the TV DisplaySelect one of the options and press OK to confi rm Wide Screen Select this if you have a wide-screen TVSetting the speakers’ channels Use ST keys to highlight Speakers Delay , then pressDisc Operations Playable discsPlaying 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 onlyPlaying an MP3/ JPEG/ Windows Media Audio 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 enteredBefore removing the USB device, press USB OperationsDevice numbers may vary from different card readers Compatibility of the USB deviceDVD Setup Menu Options Accessing the DVD setup menuUnlock Disc LockLock Display DimNight Mode Off Turns off CD-upsampling When you use certain LCD monitors or projectorsCD Upsampling Lip SyncPan Scan TV TypeTV Display SoftHdmi Setup 576pOff MP3/JPEG Nav PasswordTV when you load a VCD/SVCD Playback directly from the beginningStandard 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 soundOther Features Controlling ‘Philips’ TV with the remote controlSoftware upgrades Troubleshooting Problem General SolutionDVD system does not Problem Playback SolutionNot able to select some items in the setup/system menu Start playbackDrive cannot be read Problem USB/HDMI/MP3 Direct SolutionContents of the USB flash Not supported by this DVD system e.g. NtfsWhy 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?Glossary Glossary Specifications AmplifierEnglish

HTS3115 specifications

The Philips HTS3115 is a powerful home theater system designed to deliver an immersive audio-visual experience. This compact system integrates advanced technologies and user-friendly features to enhance your entertainment setup, making it an excellent choice for movie lovers and music enthusiasts alike.

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A notable characteristic of this system is its user-friendly interface, which includes an on-screen display that simplifies navigation through your media library. The remote control further enhances convenience, allowing users to control all functions from the comfort of their couch.

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