Turn on Progressive Scan

If you connect this unit to TV with the component video connection (see chapter ‘Connect video cables - Option 2: Connect to component video jack’ for details), you can turn on the progressive scan output if your TV supports progressive scan.

1Turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for this unit.

2Press DISC MENU.

3Press OPTIONS..

4Press V to select[ Video Setup ] in the menu, then press B.

Video Setup

TV Type	On
TV Display	Off
Picture Settings
Advanced Picture
Closed Caption
Progressive

5Select [ Progressive ] > [ On ], then press

OK.

A warning message is displayed.

6To proceed, select [ OK ] in the menu

and press OK.

The progressive setup is complete.

Note

•If a blank/distorted screen is displayed, wait for 15 seconds for the auto recover.

•If no picture displayed, turn off the progressive scan mode as follows:

1)Press Z to open the disc compartment.

2)Press B.

3)Press SUBTITLE.

7To exit the menu, press OPTIONS.

8You can now turn on the progressive scan mode on your TV (see the TV user manual).

Note

•There are some progressive scan TVs that are not fully compatible with this unit, resulting in an unnatural picture when playing back a DVD VIDEO disc in the progressive scan mode. In such case, turn off the progressive scan feature on this unit and your TV.

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HTS8141 specifications

The Philips HTS8141 is a distinguished home theater system designed to amplify your audio-visual experience. This system stands out for its sleek design combined with advanced technology, making it an ideal choice for cinephiles and music lovers alike.

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