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Placement

Proper speakers system placement is important to

ensure optimum sound performance.

A Place the centre speaker above or close to the TV.

B Place the subwoofer on the floor, at least one metre

away from the TV.

C Place the front speakers at equal disctances from the

TV.

D Place the rear speakers at normal listening ear level.

Set up

Connect the radio antennas

Keep the antennas away from the electronic devices to

prevent unwanted interference.

12 mm

A Connect the FM antenna to the FM socket. Extend

the wire and fix its end to the wall.

B Unfold the AM/MW loop antenna and fix the claw

into the slot.

C Push the tabs and insert the wires into the AM/MW

sockets.

Connect the speakers to AV

subwoofer

Connect the various coloured plugs from the speakers to

the same coloured sockets at the rear of the AV

subwoofer.

AV subwoofer (rear)

REAR

LEFT

REAR

RIGHT

FRONT

LEFT

FRONT

RIGHT

CENTER

Finding the viewing channel

A Press STANDBY ON on the DVD system.

B Press SOURCE on the DVD system until “DISC”

appears on the display panel.

C Turn on the TV. Use the TV’s remote control to

select the correct viewing channel for the DVD

system.

You should see the blue DVD background on the

TV.

Note To search for the correct viewing channel,

press the Channel Down button on the TV’s remote

control repeatedly (or AV, SELECT,

° button) until

you see the blue DVD background.

Select the display language on the

screen

A Press SETUP.

The { General Setup Page } appears.

General Setup Page

Disc Lock

Display Dim

Program

OSD Language

Screen Saver

DivX(R) VOD Code

English

Espanõl

Brazil Por

B Press T to select { OSD Language } and press X.

C Use TS keys to select a language in the menu and

press OK to confirm.

D Press SETUP to exit.

Note The language set here is only for the menus

that are shown on the TV while operating this DVD

system, not for the DVD disc menu.

There are various setup options (Audio Setup, Video

Setup, Preference Setup) available on this DVD system.

Refer to the user manual for more information.

Connect the DVD system to TV

HDMI OUT

MAINS

VIDEO IN

(CVBS)

VIDEO IN

(CVBS)

A Use the supplied composite video cable to connect

the CVBS socket on this DVD system to the VIDEO

IN socket on your TV.

B Plug in the power cables from the DVD system, AV

subwoofer and TV to the AC power outlets.

Note It is important to connect the DVD system

directly to your TV.

DVD System (rear)

Television ( rear)

Connect the audio from TV to DVD

system (optional)

To hear the TV audio through this home theatre system,

use the red and white audio cables (not supplied) to

connect the TV IN (R/L) sockets on this DVD system to

the AUDIO output sockets on your TV.

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

Note Press TV on the remote control to get the

sound output from the speakers system when watching

the TV programme.

DVD System (rear)

Television ( rear)

To off-air

antenna or

set-top box

Connect the AV subwoofer to DVD

system

Use the supplied inter-connect cable to connect TO AV

SUBWOOFER socket and TO DVD SYSTEM socket.

Tighten the screws at the sides to secure the connection.

HDMI OUT

DVD System (rear)

AV subwoofer (rear)

DVD System (rear)

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Summary

Connect

Placement

Proper speakers system placement is important to ensure optimum sound performance.

Connect the radio antennas

Keep the antennas away from the electronic devices to prevent unwanted interference.

Connect the speakers to AV subwoofer

Connect the various coloured plugs from the speakers to the same coloured sockets at the rear of the AV subwoofer.

Connect the AV subwoofer to DVD system

Use the supplied inter-connect cable to connect TO AV SUBWOOFER socket and TO DVD SYSTEM socket.

Connect the DVD system to TV

Use the supplied composite video cable to connect the CVBS socket on this DVD system to the VIDEO IN socket on your TV.

Connect the audio from TV to DVD system (optional)

To hear the TV audio through this home theatre system, use the red and white audio cables.

Set up

Finding the viewing channel

Press STANDBY ON on the DVD system. Press SOURCE on the DVD system until 'DISC' appears on the display panel.

Select the display language on the screen

Press SETUP. Press to select OSD Language and press OK to confirm.

Enjoy

Start disc playback

Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray. Load a disc and close the disc tray. Playback will start automatically.

Listen to radio

Press TUNER. The display panel will show 'AUTO INSTALL PRESS PLAY'. Press PLAY until 'START' appears.

Experience surround sound

Press SURR to switch between stereo and multi-channel. Press SOUND to select preset digital sound effects.

Troubleshooting

For more troubleshooting tips, see the user manual. Covers no picture, no sound, and system not working issues.

Summary

Connect

Placement

Proper speakers system placement is important to ensure optimum sound performance.

Connect the radio antennas

Keep the antennas away from the electronic devices to prevent unwanted interference.

Connect the speakers to AV subwoofer

Connect the various coloured plugs from the speakers to the same coloured sockets at the rear of the AV subwoofer.

Connect the AV subwoofer to DVD system

Use the supplied inter-connect cable to connect TO AV SUBWOOFER socket and TO DVD SYSTEM socket.

Connect the DVD system to TV

Use the supplied composite video cable to connect the CVBS socket on this DVD system to the VIDEO IN socket on your TV.

Connect the audio from TV to DVD system (optional)

To hear the TV audio through this home theatre system, use the red and white audio cables.

Set up

Finding the viewing channel

Press STANDBY ON on the DVD system. Press SOURCE on the DVD system until 'DISC' appears on the display panel.

Select the display language on the screen

Press SETUP. Press to select OSD Language and press OK to confirm.

Enjoy

Start disc playback

Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray. Load a disc and close the disc tray. Playback will start automatically.

Listen to radio

Press TUNER. The display panel will show 'AUTO INSTALL PRESS PLAY'. Press PLAY until 'START' appears.

Experience surround sound

Press SURR to switch between stereo and multi-channel. Press SOUND to select preset digital sound effects.

Troubleshooting

For more troubleshooting tips, see the user manual. Covers no picture, no sound, and system not working issues.

This document describes the setup and basic operation of a Philips DVD Home Theatre System, model HTS3450. It serves as a Quick Start Guide, focusing on initial connections, speaker placement, and fundamental playback functions.

Function Description

The Philips DVD Home Theatre System is designed to provide an immersive audio-visual experience, integrating a DVD player with a multi-channel speaker system. Its primary function is to play DVDs and CDs, delivering surround sound for movies and music. Additionally, it features an FM/AM radio tuner, allowing users to listen to their favorite radio stations through the home theatre speakers. The system also supports connecting to a television to output video and can receive audio from the TV to play through its speakers, enhancing the TV viewing experience.

Usage Features

System Placement and Connection

Speaker Placement: Optimal sound performance is achieved through proper speaker placement.

The centre speaker should be placed above or close to the TV.
The subwoofer should be on the floor, at least one meter away from the TV, to provide deep bass without interference.
The front speakers should be positioned at equal distances from the TV, creating a balanced stereo image.
The rear speakers should be placed at normal listening ear level to create an enveloping surround sound field.

Antenna Connection:

The FM antenna connects to the FM socket; its wire should be extended and fixed to the wall for optimal reception.
The AM/MW loop antenna unfolds, and its claw fixes into a slot. Wires are then inserted into the AM/MW sockets. It's crucial to keep antennas away from other electronic devices to prevent unwanted interference.

Speaker Connection: The system uses colour-coded plugs for the speakers, which connect to corresponding colour-coded sockets at the rear of the AV subwoofer. This ensures correct channel assignment (e.g., front left, front right, centre, rear left, rear right).

AV Subwoofer to DVD System Connection: An inter-connect cable is used to link the "TO AV SUBWOOFER" socket on the subwoofer to the "TO DVD SYSTEM" socket on the main DVD system. Screws at the sides of the connectors should be tightened to secure the connection.

DVD System to TV Connection: The supplied composite video cable connects the "CVBS" socket on the DVD system to the "VIDEO IN" socket on the TV. This transmits the video signal from the DVD player to the television.

Power Connection: Power cables from the DVD system, AV subwoofer, and TV should be plugged into AC power outlets. It is important to connect the DVD system directly to the TV for optimal performance.

Audio from TV to DVD System (Optional): To hear TV audio through the home theatre system, red and white audio cables (not supplied) connect the "AUDIO output" sockets on the TV to the "TV IN (R/L)" sockets on the DVD system. Pressing the "TV" button on the remote control will direct the TV's sound output through the home theatre speakers.

Initial Setup

Finding the Viewing Channel:

Press "STANDBY ON" on the DVD system.
Press "SOURCE" on the DVD system until "DISC" appears on the display panel.
Turn on the TV and use its remote control to select the correct viewing channel for the DVD system. A blue DVD background should appear on the TV screen. If not, repeatedly press the "Channel Down" button (or "AV," "SELECT," or similar button) on the TV's remote until the blue background is visible.

Selecting the Display Language:

Press "SETUP" on the remote control. The "General Setup Page" will appear.
Navigate to "OSD Language" using the arrow keys and press "OK."
Use the arrow keys to select the desired language from the menu (e.g., English, Brazil Por) and press "OK" to confirm.
Press "SETUP" again to exit the setup menu. Note that this language setting applies only to the DVD system's menus, not to DVD disc menus.

Basic Operation

Disc Playback:

Press "OPEN/CLOSE" to open the disc tray.
Load a disc into the tray and press "OPEN/CLOSE" again to close it.
Playback will typically start automatically. If a disc menu appears, use the up/down arrow keys to select an option and press "PLAY" to start playback.
Press "STOP" to stop playback. If "PLAY" is pressed again, playback will resume from the last stopped point. To start from the beginning, press "STOP" twice to cancel resume mode, then press "PLAY."

Radio Listening:

Press "TUNER" on the remote control. The display panel will show "AUTO INSTALL PRESS PLAY."
Press "PLAY" until "START" appears. The system will automatically scan and store all available radio stations with strong reception signals. This feature is for first-time setup; to reinstall stations, hold down the "PROGRAM" button on the remote control.
Once complete, use the left/right arrow keys to select a preset radio station.
To delete a preset radio station, hold down "STOP" until "FM/MW X DELETED" appears.

Surround Sound Experience:

Press "SURR" to switch between stereo and multi-channel audio modes.
Press "SOUND" to select from various preset digital sound effects such as "CONCERT," "DRAMA," "ACTION," or "SCI-FI," enhancing the audio experience for different content types.

Maintenance Features

The Quick Start Guide primarily focuses on initial setup and basic operation, with limited explicit maintenance features detailed. However, it does provide troubleshooting tips that can be considered part of routine maintenance or problem resolution:

Troubleshooting No Picture:

Press the "DISC" button on the remote control to ensure the correct input is selected.
Verify all connections to the TV are secure and that plugs are firmly in place.

Troubleshooting No Sound:

Check all speaker connections and settings to ensure they are correctly configured.
Verify audio connections and press the "SOURCE" button to select the correct input source.
Note that centre and rear speakers only operate in multi-channel surround mode. Press the "SURR" button to select multi-channel surround output if these speakers are not producing sound.

Troubleshooting System Not Working:

If the DVD system is unresponsive, disconnect the power cord from the power outlet for a few minutes, then reconnect it. This can often resolve minor electronic glitches.

User Manual and Online Support: For more comprehensive troubleshooting and maintenance information, users are directed to the full user manual and the Philips support website (www.philips.com/support). This indicates that detailed maintenance procedures, if any, would be found in these resources. The guide also emphasizes respecting copyrights, which is a general guideline for responsible usage.

Philips HTS3450 Specifications

General

Audio Output Power	300 W
Number of Channels	5.1
DVD Player	Yes
HDMI Inputs	1
USB Playback	Yes
FM Tuner	Yes
RMS rated power	300 W
Impedance	4 Ohm
Frequency range	20 Hz - 20 kHz
DVD Region Code	2
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W
Type	Home Theater System
Total Power Output	300 W
USB Port	Yes
HDMI	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Sound System	Dolby Digital
Media type	DVD, CD, MP3
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	65 dB
Video D/A Converter (DAC)	12 bit
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)	24 bit
Center speaker frequency range	150Hz - 20kHz
Satellite speaker frequency range	150Hz - 20kHz
Subwoofer frequency range	20 Hz - 150 Hz
Supported Formats	MP3, WMA