The Philips HTS3520/98 is a 5.1 Home Theater system designed to deliver powerful cinematic sound with deep bass, enhancing your home entertainment experience. This system is equipped with HDMI 1080p upscaling, allowing for sharper pictures and a more immersive viewing experience.
Function Description:
The core function of the HTS3520/98 is to provide a complete home theater audio solution. It features powerful speakers with basspipes for great sound, ensuring rich and deep audio. The system supports Dolby Digital and Pro Logic II surround sound, creating an immersive audio experience that places you in the center of the action. With 600W RMS power, it delivers robust sound for movies and music.
Beyond audio, the system offers versatile media playback capabilities. It plays DVDs, VCDs, CDs, and USB devices, allowing you to enjoy a wide range of content. The HDMI 1080p upscaling feature enhances standard definition images to near high definition, providing clearer and more detailed visuals on your TV. The system also includes a Karaoke Scoring function, adding an element of fun and excitement to your entertainment.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Audio Playback:
- Compression format: MP3, WMA
- MP3 bit rates: 32 - 320 kbps
- Still Picture Playback:
- Compression format: JPEG, JPEG HD
- Picture enhancement: Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
- Video Playback:
- Compression formats: DivX Ultra, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, XviD
- Video disc playback system: PAL, NTSC
- Optical Playback Media:
- Playable Discs: CD, CDDA, CD-R/CD-RW, DVD, DVD +R/+RW, DVD -R/-RW, SVCD, VCD
- File Format:
- Audio: mp3, wma
- Picture: JPEG, JPG
- Video: avi, divx, mpeg, mpg
- Connectivity:
- Front / Side connections: Microphone in, USB
- Rear Connections: AUX in, Click-fit Speaker Connectors, Component Video output, Composite video (CVBS) output, FM Antenna Socket, HDMI 1.3 output
- Dimensions (Main Unit):
- Main Unit (W x H x D): 360 x 58 x 320 mm
- Main Unit Weight: 2.34 kg
- Loudspeakers:
- Center Speaker:
- Speaker drivers: 1 x 3" Full range woofer
- Speaker impedance: 8 ohm
- Frequency range: 150 - 20k Hz
- Center speaker dimensions (W x H x D): 160.9 x 95 x 92 mm
- Center speaker weight: 0.77 kg
- Center speaker cable length: 3 m
- Front Speakers (2):
- Speaker drivers: 1 x 3" Full range woofer
- Speaker impedance: 8 ohm
- Frequency range: 150 - 20k Hz
- Front speaker dimensions (W x H x D): 94 x 185 x 96.9 mm
- Front speaker weight: 0.56 kg
- Front speaker cable length: 3 m
- Rear Speakers (2):
- Speaker drivers: 1 x 3" Full range woofer
- Speaker impedance: 8 ohm
- Frequency range: 150 - 20k Hz
- Rear speaker dimensions (W x H x D): 94 x 185 x 96.9 mm
- Rear speaker weight: 0.56 kg
- Rear speaker cable length: 10 m
- Subwoofer:
- Subwoofer type: Passive
- Subwoofer driver: 1 x 6.5" woofer
- Subwoofer impedance: 8 ohm
- Frequency range: 45 - 200 Hz
- Subwoofer dimensions (W x H x D): 160 x 307 x 369 mm
- Subwoofer weight: 3.84 kg
- Subwoofer cable length: 3 m
- Picture/Display:
- Picture enhancement: Progressive scan, High Def (720p, 1080i, 1080p), Video upscaling
- Power:
- Power consumption: 100 W
- Power supply: 110-240V, 50/60 Hz
- Standby power consumption: < 0.9 W
- Sound:
- Equalizer settings: Action, Classic, Concert, Drama, Jazz, Rock, Sports
- Frequency response: 20 - 20k Hz
- Signal to noise ratio: > 65 dB
- Sound Enhancement: Dolby Digital Prologic II, Night Mode
- Sound System: Dolby Digital 5.1, Stereo
- Total Power RMS @ 30% THD: 600 W
- Tuner/Reception/Transmission:
- Tuner bands: FM
- Number of Preset Channels: 40
- Accessories:
- Included accessories: Audio/Video cable, Batteries for remote control, FM antenna, Quick start guide, Remote Control, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leaflet
- Packaging:
- Packaging (W x H x D): 370 x 385 x 468 mm
- Gross weight: 12.65 kg
Usage Features:
- Powerful speakers with basspipes: The system is designed with basspipes to deliver powerful and deep bass, enhancing the impact of movies and music.
- Dolby Digital and Pro Logic II surround sound: Provides a true surround sound experience, immersing the listener in the audio. Dolby Digital is a leading digital multi-channel audio standard, offering realistic sound from various sources. Dolby Pro Logic II transforms any stereo source into a full six-channel surround sound experience.
- 600W RMS power: Delivers robust sound output, ensuring clear and dynamic audio for all your entertainment needs. RMS (Root Mean Square) is a common measurement of audio power, indicating the average power an audio amplifier can deliver or a loudspeaker can handle continuously.
- HDMI 1080p upscaling: This feature upscales standard definition images to near high definition (1080p), resulting in sharper, more detailed, and vibrant visuals. It eliminates visible line structure on progressive scan TVs, making images smoother and more lifelike.
- Plays DVD, VCD, CD and USB devices: Offers broad compatibility with various media formats, allowing you to enjoy your existing collection of movies and music. The USB direct connection enables playback of media files directly from a USB flash drive.
- Compact design: The system features a compact design that fits anywhere in your home, making it suitable for various room layouts without occupying excessive space.
- Karaoke Scoring: Adds a fun element to your entertainment by scoring your singing performance. It automatically rates your singing and provides humorous feedback, encouraging participation and enjoyment.
- Easy connectivity: With front/side connections for Microphone in and USB, and rear connections for AUX in, Component Video, Composite Video, and HDMI, the system offers flexible options for connecting various external devices.
- User-friendly interface: The system comes with a Quick Start Guide and User Manual to facilitate easy setup and operation. The remote control provides convenient access to all functions.
Maintenance Features:
While the manual does not explicitly detail maintenance features, general care for home theater systems includes:
- Dusting: Regularly dust the main unit and speakers to prevent dust buildup, which can affect performance and aesthetics.
- Disc care: Handle discs carefully to avoid scratches, which can lead to playback issues. Clean discs with a soft, lint-free cloth if necessary.
- Ventilation: Ensure adequate ventilation around the main unit to prevent overheating. Do not block the ventilation openings.
- Cable management: Keep cables organized and free from kinks or damage to maintain optimal signal quality and prevent potential hazards.
- Software updates: While not explicitly mentioned, some modern home theater systems may offer firmware updates to improve performance or add new features. Check the Philips support website for any available updates.
The Philips HTS3520/98 is a comprehensive home theater system designed to deliver an enhanced audio-visual experience with its powerful sound, versatile media playback, and video upscaling capabilities, all within a compact and user-friendly design.
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