Philips HTS8141/12 Activate EasyLink control, Map the audio inputs to the connected devices

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Activate EasyLink control

This feature is only applicable if this unit is connected to HDMI CEC compliant TV/device. It enables all the linked devices response or react to certain commands simultaneously with one touch control.

1Turn on the HDMI CEC operations on your TV and other connected devices. See TVs/devices manual for details.

2You can now enjoy the EasyLink controls.

One touch play [ Auto Wake-up TV ]

When you press PLAY button, this unit will wake- up from standby mode and start disc play (if a video disc is found in the disc compartment) and it will also turn on your TV and switch to the correct viewing channel.

One touch power off [ System Standby ]

When you press and hold STANDBY button for at least three seconds, it will turn off this unit and all the linked devices to standby.

This unit also responses to standby command from other HDMI CEC devices.

One touch audio input switching [ System Audio Control ]

This unit is able to render the audio signals from the active source. It switches automatically to the corresponding audio input and output the sound from its speaker system.

Before you can enjoy this function, you have to map the audio inputs to the connected devices.

You can use any HDMI CEC TV/device remote control to adjust the volume.

Note

To enable one touch play function, a video disc must be placed in the disc compartment before operation.

Philips does not guarantee 100% interoperability with all HDMI CEC compliant devices.

Map the audio inputs to the connected devices

Note

Before you start, ensure that an audio connection has been made between this unit and your TV/ devices.

1Press DISC MENU.

2Press OPTIONS..

￿ [ General Setup ] menu is displayed.

3Press B.

4Select [ EasyLink ], then press B.

General Setup

EasyLink

Auto Wake-up TV

Disc Lock

System Standby

Display Dim

System Audio Control

OSD Language

Audio Input Mapping

Screen Saver

 

Sleep Timer

 

Standby Mode

 

DivX(R) VOD Code

 

[ Auto Wake-up TV ] and [ System Standby ] functions are turned on by default in the factory.

5Select [ System Audio Control ] > [ On ], then press OK.

6Select [ Audio Input Mapping ], then press OK.

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Contents Register your product and get support at HTS8141 Page Contents Re t the fuse cover Safety and important noticeRemove fuse cover and fuse About Progressive Scan Disposal of your old product and batteriesCopyright notice Macrovision copyrightPlays DivX video with menus, subtitles and audio tracks Trademark noticeUSB direct and MP3 link Features highlightYour product Region codesOr MP3 Link Product overviewMain unit Remote control Zoom Zoom in or out the picture on the TV Place this unit on top of a table or mount it AC power plug can be easily reachedConnect Place the unitBefore you connect Connect video cablesOption 2 Connect to Scart socket Option 1 Connect to Hdmi socketOption 3 Connect to component video socket Connect subwooferConnect audio from cable box Recorder/game console Connect audio cables/other devicesConnect audio from TV Connect the USB device to USB socket on this unit Connect portable media playerConnect USB device Connect to digital/optical socketEnsure all the required cables are Mount the DVD Home Theatre unitConnect iPod docking station 18 EN Navigate through the menu Prepare the remote controlGet started Control a play sourceFind the correct viewing channel You may press button repeatedly on your TVs remote controlPress B Height menu is displayed Press B to continue Room Acoustics menu is displayedTo exit the menu, press Options Turn on Progressive ScanSelect Component Video YUV Then press OKMap the audio inputs to the connected devices Activate EasyLink control1Press Source repeatedly to select Select a play sourceOn the main unit Play a disc PlayPlay from disc Change video play Play a title Use the remote control to control the titlePlay video Control a titleSound does not match with the pictures, you Access DVD menuAccess VCD menu Sync audio output with video playPlay DivX video Quick skip play to a speci c timePlay MP3/WMA music Play a track Use the remote control to control the trackPlay music Control a trackControl photo play Play photoPlay photos as slideshow Play musical slideshow Play from USB deviceList of supported iPod range Play from portable media playerPlay from iPod Prepare the docking stationPause/resume play Control iPod musicPlay from radio First time tuningSearch and store radio stations individually Reinstall all the radio stationsListen to radio Select Ambisound Adjust soundControl the volume Adjust Bass/TrebleJazz Select a preset sound effectGeneral setup Adjust settingsUnlock all discs can be played Audio setup Video setup Screen Tips Preference Setup Preference SetupVersion Info Display the software version of this unit DefaultPassword and Parental settings remain unchanged Care Update softwareSelect Preference Setup Version Info , then press OK Speci cations Picture TroubleshootingPlay SoundDTS GlossaryMP3

HTS8141/12 specifications

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