Philips Hts3100 User Manual

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General Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)
Disc Lock  Not all discs are rated or coded by the disc maker.  You can 
prevent a specifi c disc from playing by locking the disc.  Up to 40 
discs can be locked.
{ Lock }  –  Selects this to block the playback of the 
current disc.  Subsequent access to a locked 
disc requires a six-digit password.  The 
default password is ‘136900’ (see ‘Preference 
Setup Page - { Password }).
{ Unlock }  –  All discs can be played.
Display Dim  Selects the brightness of the DVD system display panel.
{ 100% }  –  Full brightness.
{ 70% }  –  Medium brightness.
{ 40% }  –  Dimmest display.
Program  Access the track programming menu.  See ‘Programming disc 
tracks’ chapter.
.
OSD language  Selects the preferred language for the DVD system on-screen 
display menu.
Screen Saver  The screen saver prevents damage to the TV screen by avoiding 
exposure to a static image for too long.
{ On }  –  Switches to TV screen saver mode when 
playback has been stopped or paused for 
more than 15 minutes.
{ Off }  –  Turns off the screen saver function.
DivX(R) VOD code  Philips provides you with the DivX¨ VOD (Video On Demand) 
registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos 
using the DivX¨ VOD service.  Press X to see the registration 
code and press OK to exit.
  Use the registration code to purchase or rent the videos from 
DivX¨ VOD service at www.divx.com/vod.  Follow the 
instructions and copy the video from your computer onto a 
CD-R/RW disc for playback on this DVD system. 
Note:  All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD can only be played 
back on this DVD system.  For more information, visit us at www.divx.
com/vod.
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EnglishAudio Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)
Speakers Volume  Access the speaker’s level setup menu.  Use W X keys to adjust 
the volume level for each connected speaker between -6dB to 
+6dB.  
Speakers Delay  Access the speaker’s distance setup menu.  Use W X keys to set 
the delay times for the centre and rear speakers based on the 
listening position and distance.
Note:  1 ms increase/decrease of delay time is equivalent to 30 cm 
change in distance.  Use the longer delay time settings when the rear 
speakers are closer to the listener than the front speakers.
Night Mode  This mode optimises playback of sound at low volume.  High 
volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs will be 
enhanced to an audible level.  This feature is only applicable for 
DVD video discs with Dolby Digital mode.
{ On }  –  Turns on night mode.
{  Off }  –  Turns off night mode feature. Selects this to 
enjoy the surround sound with its full 
dynamic range.
CD Upsampling  This feature enables you to convert your music CD to a higher 
sampling rate using sophisticated digital signal processing for 
better sound quality.  If you have activated the CD upsampling 
feature, the system will automatically switch to stereo mode.
{ Off }  –  Turns off CD-upsampling.
{  88.2 kHz (X2) }  –  Select this to convert the sampling rate of 
the CDs twice as high as the original rate.
Note:  If you press the SURR button on the remote control to select 
multi-channel mode, it will turn off the CD upsampling feature.
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Video Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)
TV Type  Selects the colour system that matches the connected TV.  It will 
enable playback of a different type of disc (PAL or NTSC disc) on 
this DVD system.
{ PAL }  –  For PAL-system TV.
{ NTSC }  –  For NTSC-system TV.
{ Multi }  –  For TV that is compatible with both PAL and 
NTSC.
TV Display  The picture shape can be adjusted to fi t your TV. 
{ 4:3 Letter Box } – For a ‘wide-screen’ display 
with black bars on the top and 
bottom.
{ 4:3 Pan Scan } –  For a full-height picture with the 
sides trimmed.
{ 16:9 Wide Screen } – For wide-screen TV 
(frame ratio 16:9). 
Picture Setting  This DVD system provides three predefi ned sets of picture 
colour settings and one personal setting which you can defi ne 
yourself. 
{ Standard }  –  Original colour setting.  
{  Bright }  –  Vibrant colour setting.
{ Soft }  –  Warm colour setting.
{ Personal }  –  Selects this to personalise your picture colour 
setting.  Use W X keys to adjust to the 
setting that best suits your personal 
preference and press OK to confi rm.  For an 
average setting, select { 0 }.
{ Brightness }  
Increase this value to brighten the picture colour 
or vice versa. 
{ Contrast }
 Increase this value to sharpen the picture colour or 
vice versa.  
{ Tint }
Increase or decrease this value to change the 
colour phase of the picture.  
{ Color }
Increase this value to enhance the picture colour 
or vice versa. 
Brightness
Contrast
Tint
ColorPersonal Picture Setup
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EnglishPreference Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)
Audio  Selects the preferred audio language for DVD playback.  
Subtitle  Selects the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback.
Disc Menu  Selects the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback.
Note:  If the selected audio/subtitle/disc menu language is not available 
on the DVD, the disc’s default language will be used instead.
PBC  Play Back Control feature is applicable for VCD/SVCD only.  It 
allows you to play Video CDs (2.0) interactively, following the 
menu on the display.  
{ On }   –  The index menu (if available) will appear on 
the TV when you load a VCD/SVCD.
{ Off }   –  The VCD/SVCD will skip the index menu and 
playback directly from the beginning.
MP3/JPEG Nav  MP3/JPEG Navigator can only be set if the disc is recorded with a 
menu.  It allows you to select different display menus for easy 
navigation.
{ Without Menu}  – Displays all the fi les contained in the MP3/
Picture disc.
{ With Menu }  –  Displays the folder menu of the MP3/Picture 
disc.
Note:  This DVD system can only display 650 fi les/folder in the directory.
Password  The password is used for the Disc Lock.  Enter your six-digit 
password to play a locked disc or when prompted for a 
password.  The default password is ‘136900’.  To change the 
password:
1) Press OK to access the change password menu.
2) Use the numeric keypad 0-9 on the remote control to 
enter your existing six-digit password at { Old Password }.
Note:  When doing this for the fi rst time or if you forget your existing  
password, key in ‘136900’.
3)  Enter the new six-digit password at { New Password }.
4)  Enter the new six-digit password again at { Confi rm PWD }.
5) Press OK to confi rm and exit the menu.
 
DVD Setup Menu Options (continued)
Change Password
Old Password
New Password
Confirm PWD
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Preference Setup Page (underlined options are the factory default settings)
DivX Subtitle  Selects the font type that supports the recorded DivX subtitle.
{ Standard }   –  Displays a standard list of Roman subtitle 
fonts provided by this DVD system.
{ Others }   –  Displays other subtitle fonts.
Default  This feature enables you to reset all the setup menu options and 
your personal settings to the factory defaults, except your 
password for the Disc Lock.  Press OK to confi rm the default 
reset.
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Tu n e r  O p e r a t i o n s
IMPORTANT!
Make sure the FM and MW 
antennas are connected.
Tuning to radio stations
A Press SOURCE  repeatedly until “FM” 
appears on the display panel (or press 
TUNER  on the remote control).
B Press S / T  briefl y on the remote 
control to start tuning.
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Tuner Operations (continued)
B
 Press PLAY X until “START ...” appears 
on the display panel.

						

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Sound and Volume Controls
SURR.
SOUND
MUTE
Selecting surround sound
z Press SURR. to select : DOLBY+PL II 
(multi-channel) or STEREO.

						

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Other Features
Software upgrades
Periodically Philips will issue software 
upgrades to enhance your user 
experience. 
Before you start ... 
Check the current software version of 
this DVD system:
1) Press OPEN CLOSE 
ç to open the 
disc tray.
2) Press DISPLAY on the remote 
control.    
A Visit the Philips website ‘www.philips.
com/support’ to check the availability of 
the latest software upgrade. Download 
the software to a CD-R.
B Press OPEN CLOSE ç to open the 
disc tray.
C Insert the CD-R and press 
OPEN CLOSE 
ç again.

						

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Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, fi rst check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If
you are unable to solve a problem by following these instructions, consult your dealer or
Philips for help.
No power.
No picture.
Completely distorted picture 
or black/white picture.
No sound or distorted sound.
There is no sound from the 
centre and rear speakers.
The remote control does not 
function properly.–  Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
– Press the 2(STANDBY ON) on the front of the 
DVD system to turn on the power.
–  Refer to your TV’s manual for correct Video In 
channel  selection. Change the TV channel until you 
see the DVD screen.
–  Press the DISC button to select disc mode.
–  If this happens when you are changing the setting of the  
‘TV TYPE’, wait for 15 seconds for the auto recovery.
–  Check the video connection.
–  Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may  
 appear. This is not a malfunction.
–  Clean the disc.
– Adjust the volume.
–  Check the speaker connections and settings.
–  Make sure that the audio cables are connected and 
press the SOURCE button to select the correct input 
source (for example, TV or AUX/DI) to choose the 
device that you want to hear through the DVD 
system.
–  Make sure that the centre and rear speakers are 
connected correctly.
–  Press the SURR. button to select a correct surround 
sound  setting.
–  Make sure that the source you are playing is recorded or 
broadcast in surround sound (DTS, Dolby Digital, etc.).
–  Select the source you want to play (for example, 
DISC or TUNER) before  pressing the function button 
(X, ./ >).
–  Reduce the distance between the remote control and 
the system.
–  Replace the batteries with new ones.
–  Point the remote control directly toward the IR sensor.
–  Check that the batteries are loaded correctly. Problem (General)   Solution