Contents

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Important

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Safety and important notice

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Trademark notice

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Care

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Your product

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Feature highlights

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Product overview

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Connect

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Place the product

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Connect video cables

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Connect speaker cables to speakers

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Connect speaker to speaker stand

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Connect speakers and subwoofer

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Connect radio antenna

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Connect audio cables/other devices

15

 

Connect LAN

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Connect power cord

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Get started

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Insert the remote control batteries

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Find the correct viewing channel

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Use the Home menu

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Select menu display language

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Set up network

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Use Philips EasyLink

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Play

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Play a disc

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Play video

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Play music

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Play photo

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Play from USB device

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Play from portable media player

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Play from radio

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Adjust sound

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Control the volume

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Change treble and bass

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Select surround sound

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Select preset sound

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Adjust settings

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Video Setup

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Audio Setup

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Preference Setup

35

 

EasyLink Setup

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Advanced Setup

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8

Update software

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Update software via network

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Update software via USB

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Speci cations

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10

Troubleshooting

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Glossary

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Philips HTS7520, HTS7500 user manual Contents

HTS7520, HTS7500 specifications

The Philips HTS7500 and HTS7520 are part of Philips' renowned Home Theater Systems, designed to deliver an immersive audio-visual experience. These models exemplify Philips' commitment to combining advanced technology with user-friendly functionality.

The HTS7500 boasts a sleek and compact design, making it an aesthetic addition to any living space. It features a 5.1 channel surround sound setup, which includes five satellite speakers and a subwoofer, allowing users to experience cinematic sound quality at home. One of its standout features is the Ambisound technology, which creates a broader sound field from the strategically placed speakers, ensuring that every seat in the room provides an optimal audio experience.

The system supports various audio formats, including Dolby Digital and DTS, ensuring that users can enjoy their favorite movies and music with dynamic soundscapes. Furthermore, the HTS7500 includes an integrated DVD player that not only plays standard DVDs but is also capable of upscaling content to near HD quality, ensuring that older media maintains clarity on modern displays.

In contrast, the HTS7520 carries many of the key features of the HTS7500 but introduces a few enhancements that cater to tech-savvy users. The HTS7520 also supports HDMI connectivity, offering one-cable simplicity for high-definition audio and video output to compatible televisions. This model is equipped with a digital media reader, enabling users to enjoy content from USB drives and memory cards, thus enhancing accessibility to various media types.

Both models are equipped with user-friendly interfaces and remote controls, ensuring easy navigation through settings and media. They also feature various sound modes, allowing users to tailor the audio output according to their content type, whether it be a movie, music, or gaming.

Moreover, Philips has prioritized energy efficiency in these home theater systems, ensuring that they not only deliver exceptional sound but also minimize energy consumption without compromising performance.

In summary, the Philips HTS7500 and HTS7520 are exemplary home theater systems that combine sleek design, advanced sound technology, and user-friendly features, making them an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment setup. Together, they represent the pinnacle of Philips' audio innovations, offering a blend of style, performance, and convenience.