Philips HTS3544, HTS3555 user manual Speakers Volume, Speakers Delay, Hdmi Audio, All

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Setup Menu Options (continued)

Audio Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)

Speakers Volume

Access the speaker’s level setup menu. Use

keys to adjust

 

the volume level for each connected speaker between -6dB to

 

+6dB. See ‘Getting Started - Setting the speakers’ channels’

 

for details.

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers Delay

Access the speaker’s distance setup menu. Use

keys to set

 

the delay times for the center and rear speakers based on the

 

listening position and distance. See ‘Getting Started - Setting

 

the speakers’ channels’ for details.

 

 

Note: 1 ms increase/decrease of delay time is equivalent to one (1) foot

 

change in distance. Use the longer delay time settings when the rear

 

speakers are closer to the listener than the front speakers.

 

 

HDMI Audio

This setting is only required if you are using the HDMI OUT

 

jack to connect your TV or other display device (see

 

‘Option 4: Connecting to a HDMI-compatible TV’.)

 

{ Off }

– Turn off the HDMI audio output. You

 

 

can still enjoy the sound output through

 

 

the speaker system.

 

 

{ All }

– The HDMI audio output will be same as

 

 

the audio stream being played back. In

 

 

the case when the playback audio format

 

 

is not supported, the audio output will be

 

 

changed to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)

 

 

automatically.

 

{PCM only } – Downmix the audio signals to linear-PCM (2-channel.)

Notes:

It may take a while for this unit and the input device to communicate and initialize.

It is not possible to listen to SACDs or copy-controlled DVD-Audio CPPM (Content Protection for Playable Media) sources using the HDMI connection.

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Contents HTS3544 HTS3555 Product Safety Notification Proof of PurchaseAdditional Benefits Important Safety Instructions English FrançaisDeclaration of Conformity Español Français IndexEnglish Environmental informationTable of contents Table of contents General Information Setup precautionsAccessories supplied Cleaning discsMain Unit Remote Control Mute % Disc MenuTitle PREVí / Next ëUsing the remote control Placing the speakers Basic ConnectionsOption Connecting to TVOption 1 Using the Video jack Option 2 Using the S-Video jackOption 4 Connecting to a HDMI- compatible TV Antenna Connecting the FM and AM/MW antennasOption 5 Using an accessory RF modulator AM/MW antennaHelpful Hint Connecting speakers and subwooferStandby LED on the main unit lights up Connecting the power cordDVD Recorder/VCR Connecting audio from TVOptional Connections Cable Satellite BoxPress DISC/USB, RADIO, DOCK, TV, AUX/DI or MP3 LINE-IN on Switching to different play sourceGetting Started Finding the correct viewing channelAudio, Subtitle and Menu language for DVD playback Setting language preferencesGeneral Setup Page appears On-screen display OSD languageLetter Box Setting the TV DisplayRepeat steps C ~ D for other settings Pan ScanSetting up Progressive Scan feature Before you startIf no picture is displayed Press OPEN/CLOSE ç Press Setting the speakers’ channelsSetup Press To highlight Speakers Volume and press Delay and pressDisc Operations Playable discsPlaying a disc Searching backward/forward Pausing playbackBasic playback controls Selecting various repeat/ shuffle functionsTo access or remove the menu Press Disc Menu on the remote Other playback features for video discs DVD/VCD/ SvcdUsing the Disc Menu To select a playback feature or itemZooming in/out Switching camera anglesEnglish Viewing playback information UseFor VCD changing the audio channel Setting the delay times for audio playbackFor VCDs with Playback Control PBC feature version 2.0 only Changing sound track language Playback Control VCD onlyDisc Interval English Preview function VCD/SVCD onlyPress Disc Menu Track DigestPlaying a MP3/ WMA disc Disc menu appears on the TVIf the disc main menu contains various Zoom picture Playing a Jpeg image file slide showSupported file format Preview functionPlaying a DivX disc To stop simultaneous playback, press Disc Menu followed byPlayback skips to the time entered Preparing the docking station Playback GoGear/iPodPlaying music from compatible GoGear/iPod devices Docking station supports the following GoGear/iPod rangePlaying from USB flash drive or USB memory card reader Playback USB DevicePlaying from other portable audio player Playback Other Audio PlayerSetup Menu Options Accessing the setup menuTo access Display Dim Disc LockLock UnlockAll Speakers VolumeSpeakers Delay Hdmi AudioProcessing for better sound quality This feature enables you to convert the music CD to aHigher sampling rate using sophisticated digital signal CD UpsamplingTV Display Progressive Picture SettingTV Type MultiHdmi Video Hdmi SetupTurn on closed caption feature Turn off closed caption featureParental Last SettingGreek Password DivX Subtitle DefaultCyrillic Display Cyrillic fontsRadio Operations Tuning to radio stationsPresetting radio stations Using auto installUsing manual preset Selecting a preset radio stationDeleting a preset radio station Using automatic presetSelecting digital sound effects Sound and Volume ControlsVolume control Selecting surround soundOther Features Installing the latest softwareNever unplug or turn off this unit during the upgrade Amplifier SpecificationsProblem General Solution TroubleshootingPlayback Problem Playback SolutionNot able to select some items in the setup/system menu Unit does not startProblem USB/HDMI/DOCK Solution What types of file does this unit support? Frequently Asked Questions USBWhat happens when I plug in a USB HDD? Why can’t I rotate the pictures in my device?Glossary Fi le extension ‘WMA.’ GlossaryPhilips Limited Warranty ONE 1 Year English

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