Philips HTS81OO quick start Connect, Set up

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1Connect

APlacement

Proper speakers system placement is important to ensure optimum sound performance.

APlace the Sound Bar system at the normal listening ear-level, or at least above the knee-level. Face it straight ahead towards the listening area.

BPlace the subwoofer on the floor, at least one meter away from the TV.

BPreparing for rear connections

APush up the catches to lift up the rear cover.

BConnect the required cables and direct all the cables to the CABLE OUT point (see the following sections for details).

Note All the cables must be placed properly inside the rear panel in order for the rear cover to close.

CConnect the Sound Bar system and subwoofer

Subwoofer (rear)

FM/AM/MW ANTENNA

Am/MW

FM 75

COAXIAL

AUX 1 AUX 2

DIGITAL IN

 

TO MAIN UNIT

MAINS

TO SUBWOOFER

Pr

Ñ LOUDSPEAKERS

Pb

Main unit (rear)

zConnect the TO MAIN UNIT cable from the subwoofer to the rear of the main unit. One end connect to TO SUBWOOFER jack and another end connect to LOUDSPEAKERS jack.

DConnect the main unit to TV

Television ( rear)

VIDEO IN

(CVBS)

or

HDMI OUT

OUT VIDEO

Main unit (rear)

zConnect a composite video cable (supplied) from the VIDEO OUT jack on main unit to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV.

OR

zIf your TV supports HDMI, connect the HDMI cable (supplied) from the HDMI OUT to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.

Note It is important to connect the main unit directly to your TV.

EConnect the radio antennas and power cable

Keep the antennas away from the electronic devices to prevent unwanted interference.

Subwoofer (rear)

FM antenna

FM 75 A

MW FM 75

AM/MW

FM/MW ANTENNA

antenna

R

L

 

COAXIAL

AUX 1 AUX 2

DIGITAL IN

 

TO MAIN UNIT

MAINS

B

C

AConnect the FM antenna to the inner pin of the FM 75 ￿ jack. Extend the wire for optimum reception.

BUnfold the AM/MW loop antenna and fix the claw into the slot. Push the tabs and insert the wires into the AM/MW jacks

CConnect the power cable from subwoofer to the AC power outlet.

FConnect audio output from TV (optional)

To hear the TV audio through this home theater system, use the red and white audio cables (not supplied) to connect the AUDIO IN jacks on the main unit to the AUDIO OUT jacks on your TV.

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

Main unit (rear)

Note Press TV on the remote control to get the sound output from the speakers system when watching the TV program.

2Set up

AFinding the viewing channel

APress 2 (STANDBY ON) on the main unit to turn it on.

BTurn on the TV. Use the TVs remote control to select the correct viewing channel.

Note To search for the correct viewing channel, press the Channel Down button on the TVs remote control repeatedly (or AV, SELECT, ° button) until you see the Video In channel.

BSetting up the speakers

When you turn on this unit for the first time, the speaker setup message appears on the TV. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Welcome

The next few steps will help you set up your Ambisound home theater system to match your listening environment.

Stop: Exit

Continue

APress cursor right key on the remote control to access Sound Bar system setup.

BWhen the { Orientation } screen appears, press cursor right key to continue.

CSelect a most suitable predefined setting according to your room environment and setup, press cursor right key to confirm and go to the next screen.

{ Room Acoustics }

Select the type of walls that surround your room. The default setting is ‘Hard (concrete, wood)’.

{ Room Placement }

Select the Sound Bar system’s placement position in your room. The default setting is ‘Middle’.

{ Height }

Select the height at which the Sound Bar system is placed. The default setting is between 0.8~1.2 meters.

{ Distance }

Select the distance between the listening position and the Sound Bar system. The default setting is between 2~3 meters.

DWhen the { Complete } screen appears, press cursor right key to exit.

Note Refer to the accompanying user manual for other setup options.

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HTS81OO specifications

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