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Covers potential risks like electric shock, fire, overheating, contamination, and battery hazards.
Guidelines for maintaining the product, including disc handling and cleaning.
Information on product disposal and battery recycling according to EU directives.
Details on accessing online support, FAQs, video tutorials, and contacting Philips Consumer Care.
Overview of the main unit's components and controls like disc compartment and display panel.
Details on front and rear connectors for audio, video, and power inputs/outputs.
Explains the function of each button on the remote control for system operation.
Instructions for connecting speakers, including placement guidelines for optimal surround sound.
Guides on connecting the home theatre to a TV via HDMI or composite video for audio and video.
How to connect audio sources like TVs or other devices using digital optical or analogue cables.
Manual setup for speaker volume and delay to achieve customized surround sound.
Enabling HDMI-CEC for unified control of connected HDMI-CEC compliant devices.
Information on playing DVDs, VCDs, and CDs, including disc handling and playback controls.
Details the functions of various playback control buttons on the remote for media playback.
How to select subtitle languages for videos and adjust character sets for DivX.
Method to adjust audio delay to match the video for better synchronization.
Playing pictures, audio, and video files from discs or USB storage devices.
Options for selecting audio tracks, languages, and navigating disc content.
Adjusting video playback like title, chapter, angle, and fast forward/backward.
Previewing and selecting pictures from discs or USB storage.
Creating a slideshow with audio and picture files from the same source.
Advanced features for playing media files from USB, including audio, video, and picture adjustments.
Listening to FM radio, installing stations, and using remote controls for tuning.
Connecting and playing audio files from an MP3 player via MUSIC iLINK.
Converting audio CDs into MP3 files using a USB storage device.
Selecting predefined sound modes like MOVIE, MUSIC, GAMING, NEWS, and ORIGINAL.
Choosing between MULTI-CHANNEL and STEREO surround sound for immersive audio.
Adjusting TV system, display format, wide screen, HDMI video resolution, and picture settings.
Setting onscreen display language and disc menu/audio/subtitle languages.
Selecting preferred audio, subtitle, and menu languages for discs.
Configuring HDMI audio output and adjusting treble/bass levels for the home theatre.
Setting passwords and ratings for restricted playback of DVD-video content.
Locking specific discs to restrict playback, up to 20 discs.
Enabling PBC for VCD/SVCD and selecting content display for MP3/JPEG files.
Configuring screen saver, auto standby, sleep timer, and display dimming for power management.
Resetting the home theatre to its original factory default settings.
How to check the current software version installed on the home theatre.
Steps to download and install the latest software update using a USB flash drive.
Technical specifications for the amplifier, including output power, frequency response, and input sensitivity.
Video signal system and HDMI output specifications.
Specifications for S/PDIF digital audio input and sampling/bit rates for audio formats.
Information on region codes supported by the home theatre for DVDs.
List of supported disc and file formats for audio, video, and pictures.
Details on supported file extensions for audio, video, and picture files.
Troubleshooting steps for when the home theatre's main unit buttons do not work.
Solutions for no picture, no picture on HDMI, and disc not playing high-definition video.
Troubleshooting steps for no sound, distorted sound, echo, and audio/video synchronization issues.
Solutions for issues like cannot play disc, cannot play DivX files, and incorrect DivX subtitles.
Troubleshooting steps when EasyLink (HDMI-CEC) is not functioning correctly.
Information regarding copyright protection technology and usage rights.
Details on fuse replacement for UK plugs, adhering to safety standards.
Product compliance with essential requirements of EU directives for low voltage and EMC.
Legal notices and trademarks related to Dolby, DivX, and HDMI technologies.
Covers potential risks like electric shock, fire, overheating, contamination, and battery hazards.
Guidelines for maintaining the product, including disc handling and cleaning.
Information on product disposal and battery recycling according to EU directives.
Details on accessing online support, FAQs, video tutorials, and contacting Philips Consumer Care.
Overview of the main unit's components and controls like disc compartment and display panel.
Details on front and rear connectors for audio, video, and power inputs/outputs.
Explains the function of each button on the remote control for system operation.
Instructions for connecting speakers, including placement guidelines for optimal surround sound.
Guides on connecting the home theatre to a TV via HDMI or composite video for audio and video.
How to connect audio sources like TVs or other devices using digital optical or analogue cables.
Manual setup for speaker volume and delay to achieve customized surround sound.
Enabling HDMI-CEC for unified control of connected HDMI-CEC compliant devices.
Information on playing DVDs, VCDs, and CDs, including disc handling and playback controls.
Details the functions of various playback control buttons on the remote for media playback.
How to select subtitle languages for videos and adjust character sets for DivX.
Method to adjust audio delay to match the video for better synchronization.
Playing pictures, audio, and video files from discs or USB storage devices.
Options for selecting audio tracks, languages, and navigating disc content.
Adjusting video playback like title, chapter, angle, and fast forward/backward.
Previewing and selecting pictures from discs or USB storage.
Creating a slideshow with audio and picture files from the same source.
Advanced features for playing media files from USB, including audio, video, and picture adjustments.
Listening to FM radio, installing stations, and using remote controls for tuning.
Connecting and playing audio files from an MP3 player via MUSIC iLINK.
Converting audio CDs into MP3 files using a USB storage device.
Selecting predefined sound modes like MOVIE, MUSIC, GAMING, NEWS, and ORIGINAL.
Choosing between MULTI-CHANNEL and STEREO surround sound for immersive audio.
Adjusting TV system, display format, wide screen, HDMI video resolution, and picture settings.
Setting onscreen display language and disc menu/audio/subtitle languages.
Selecting preferred audio, subtitle, and menu languages for discs.
Configuring HDMI audio output and adjusting treble/bass levels for the home theatre.
Setting passwords and ratings for restricted playback of DVD-video content.
Locking specific discs to restrict playback, up to 20 discs.
Enabling PBC for VCD/SVCD and selecting content display for MP3/JPEG files.
Configuring screen saver, auto standby, sleep timer, and display dimming for power management.
Resetting the home theatre to its original factory default settings.
How to check the current software version installed on the home theatre.
Steps to download and install the latest software update using a USB flash drive.
Technical specifications for the amplifier, including output power, frequency response, and input sensitivity.
Video signal system and HDMI output specifications.
Specifications for S/PDIF digital audio input and sampling/bit rates for audio formats.
Information on region codes supported by the home theatre for DVDs.
List of supported disc and file formats for audio, video, and pictures.
Details on supported file extensions for audio, video, and picture files.
Troubleshooting steps for when the home theatre's main unit buttons do not work.
Solutions for no picture, no picture on HDMI, and disc not playing high-definition video.
Troubleshooting steps for no sound, distorted sound, echo, and audio/video synchronization issues.
Solutions for issues like cannot play disc, cannot play DivX files, and incorrect DivX subtitles.
Troubleshooting steps when EasyLink (HDMI-CEC) is not functioning correctly.
Information regarding copyright protection technology and usage rights.
Details on fuse replacement for UK plugs, adhering to safety standards.
Product compliance with essential requirements of EU directives for low voltage and EMC.
Legal notices and trademarks related to Dolby, DivX, and HDMI technologies.
General| Wireless satellite speakers | No |
|---|---|
| Number of satellite speakers | 4 |
| Satellite speakers RMS power | 100 W |
| Satellite speaker frequency range | 150 - 20000 Hz |
| Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial) | 2.5 \ |
| Subwoofer type | Passive subwoofer |
| Subwoofer frequency range | 20 - 150 Hz |
| Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial) | 5.25 \ |
| FM radio | Yes |
| Supported radio bands | FM |
| Preset stations quantity | 40 |
| AC input voltage | 220-240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 Hz |
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.9 W |
| Power consumption (typical) | 75 W |
| Package weight | 12000 g |
| MP3 bit rates | 32 - 320 Kbit/s |
| Audio decoders | Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II |
| RMS rated power | 600 W |
| Audio output channels | 5.1 channels |
| Audio formats supported | MP3, WMA |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 30 % |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Battery type | AAA |
| Package type | Carton |
| Compatible products | STS3001 Speaker stand |
| Picture enhancement | Rotate, Zoom, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps) |
| Image formats supported | JPG |
| Video compression formats | DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 |
| Number of batteries supported | 2 |
| Cables included | AC |
| Type of shelf-placement | Laying |
| Tare weight inner carton | 2.13 kg |
| Disc types supported | CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW |
| Playback disc formats | SVCD, VCD |
| Optical disc player type | DVD player |
| Video formats supported | AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| HDMI version | 1.4 |
| Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out | 0 |
| Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) | EasyLink |
Weight and Dimensions| Main unit weight | 2400 g |
|---|---|
| Subwoofer weight | 2600 g |
| Center speaker weight | 300 g |
| Satellite speaker weight | 1600 g |
| Main unit dimensions (WxDxH) | 360 x 325 x 58 mm |
| Subwoofer dimensions (WxDxH) | 160 x 265 x 265 mm |
| Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH) | 85 x 160 x 95 mm |
| Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH) | 85 x 95 x 160 mm |
| Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH) | 240 x 1007 x 240 mm |
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