Philips HTS3377W, HTS3270 user manual Glossary

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Aspect ratio

Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high-de nition or wide TV is 16:9. The letter box allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective on a standard 4:3 screen.

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DivX®

The DivX® codec is a patent-pending, MPEG-4 based video compression technology developed by DivX®, Inc. It can shrink the le size of digital video and still maintain the high visual quality.

Dolby Digital

A surround sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories that contains up to six channels of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and right, centre and subwoofer.)

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HDCP

High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. This is a speci cation that provides a secure transmission of digital contents between different devices (to prevent unauthorised copyright.)

HDMI

High-De nition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a high-speed digital interface that can transmit uncompressed high de nition video and digital multichannel audio. It delivers high quality picture and sound quality, completely free from noise. HDMI is fully backward- compatible with DVI.

As required by the HDMI standard, connecting to HDMI or DVI products without HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) will result in no Video or Audio output.

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JPEG

A very common digital still picture format.

Astill-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio. Files are recognised by their le extension ‘.jpg’ or ‘.jpeg.’

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MP3

A le format with a sound data compression system. MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. With the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times more data than a regular CD.

MPEG

Motion Picture Experts Group. A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video.

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Contents Page Philips Contents Recycling Safety and important noticeRemove fuse cover and fuse Re t the fuse coverCopyright notice Trademark noticePage Region codes Feature highlightsMain unit Product overviewStandby-On Audio Sync Remote control10 EN Place the HomeTheater ConnectSystem Option 1 Connect to the Scart jack Connect video cablesOption 2 Connect to the Hdmi jack Connect speaker to speaker stand Connect speaker cables to SpeakersOption 3 Connect to theVideo Cvbs jack For the rear speakers of HTS3377 HTS3377W onlyConnect speakers and subwoofer Connect radio antenna Connect rear speakers to wireless receiverConnect audio fromTV Connect audio cables/other devicesConnect audio from cable box/ recorder/game console Also used for EasyLink controlConnect to coaxial jack Connect to optical jack Connect portable media player Connect power cordConnect USB device Get started Insert the remote control batteriesControl a play source Navigate through the menuSelect menu display language Find the correct viewing channelChange speaker settings Use Philips EasyLink » Once complete, audio input mapping menu is displayed Map the audio inputs to the connected devicesSelect a play source Play a disc PlayPlay video Control video playChange video play Access DVD menuSync audio output with video play AccessVCD menu or preview menuQuick skip play to a speci c time View video play from different camera angles Repeat play a speci c sectionPlay DivX video Or shuf e mode Play a track Use the remote control to control the trackPlay music Control audio track playPlay photo as slideshow Play photoControl photo play Play from USB devicePlay musical slideshow This HomeTheater System plays/views MP3Play from portable media player First time tuningPlay from radio Press Radio Use the remote control to control the radio Reinstall all the radio stationsListen to radio Search and store radio stations individuallyInsert an audio CD. CDDA/HDCD Create MP3 audio lesDuring disc play, press Create MP3 To exit the menu, select Exit and press OKControl the volume Adjust soundSelect a preset sound Select surround soundGeneral setup Adjust settingsUnlock Plays all discs EasyLink SetupDisplay Dim DivXR VOD Code Displays the DivX registration code Audio setupTest tone is emitted from the speaker which you adjust Video setup Details Preferences PBC Press Setup Select Preferences Version Info., then press OK Update softwareCare USB SpecificationsDimensions WxHxD 126 x 130.5 x 126 mm Picture TroubleshootingSound Model No Serial NoPlay Glossary WMA PCMWMV
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