Philips HTS8140/98 User Manual

Philips SoundBar
Home theater with
Ambisound
DVD playback
HTS8140
The Soundbar in a new dimension
with Ambisound
Indulge in a 5.1 surround sound experience from an integrated one-piece system, in any
sort of room. Also delivering superb sound and picture quality, this Ambisound-powered
SoundBar fits elegantly under any flat TV.
Hear
• Ambisound for 5.1 surround sound from fewer speakers
• Excellent sound quality with soft dome tweeters & DoubleBASS
• Fullsound™ to bring your MP3 music to life
Live
• SoundBar with integrated speakers, amplifiers and DVD player
• Matches any flat TV with optimal fit for 42” TV or larger
• Touch panel controls for easy playback and volume control
See
• HDMI 1080p upscales to high definition for sharper pictures
• Faroudja DCDi for incredibly sharp high quality video
Connect
• Dock your iPod for media playback with on-screen control
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Link plays video/music from USB flash drive
• EasyLink to control all HDMI CEC devices via a single remote

Philips HTS8140/98 Specifications

Picture and Display

Picture enhancement	High Def (720p, 1080i, 1080p)
Video upscaling	Faroudja DCDi

Sound

Sound System	Ambisound, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Prologic II, Stereo
Sound Enhancement	Treble and Bass Control, Smart Surround, DoubleBass, ClearVoice
Equalizer settings	Action, Rock, Concert, Classic, Drama, Jazz, Gaming, Party, News, Sports

Loudspeakers

Speaker Drivers	2 x 1" Soft Dome tweeters, 6 x 2.5" Full Range woofers
Speaker impedance	6 ohm
Subwoofer type	Active

Power

Power supply	100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Standby power consumption	<0.3 W

Dimensions

Set dimensions	1047 x 174 x 154 mm
Set weight	8.9 kg
Subwoofer dimensions	322 x 425 x 322 mm

Summary

Soundbar Features and Capabilities

Hear

Key audio features including Ambisound, DoubleBASS, and Fullsound technology for immersive sound.

Live

Integrated system features, TV compatibility, and touch controls for an immersive cinematic experience.

See

Enhanced video playback with HDMI upscaling and Faroudja DCDi for sharp, high-quality images.

Connect

Connectivity options for iPod, USB devices, and HDMI CEC control via EasyLink for simplified operation.

Key Product Highlights

Ambisound Technology

Immersive 5.1 surround sound from fewer speakers using psychoacoustics and array processing.

SoundBar System

All-in-one home theater solution integrating speakers, amplifiers, and DVD player for a complete experience.

Dock Your iPod

Play movies, music, and photos from iPod with on-screen control via the home theater remote.

Faroudja DCDi

Enhances video quality by reducing jagged edges for natural-looking action scenes.

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Link

Allows fast data transfer up to 480 Mbps for playing media from USB devices.

EasyLink Connectivity

Controls multiple HDMI CEC devices with one remote for simplified operation.

Technical Specifications

Picture and Display

Details on video enhancement, upscaling, and specific video processing technologies.

Sound System

Information on supported audio formats, sound enhancements, and equalizer settings.

Loudspeaker Configuration

Specifications for speaker types, drivers, impedance, and subwoofer frequency range.

Video Playback Formats

Supported video compression formats and playback media types.

Audio Playback Formats

Supported audio compression formats and playback media types, including MP3 bit rates.

Still Picture Playback

Details on still picture compression format and playback media, including enhancement features.

Tuner and Reception

Information on supported tuner bands for radio reception.

Connectivity Options

Overview of front/side and rear connections for various devices.

Dimensions and Weight

Physical dimensions and weight specifications for the set, subwoofer, and packaging.

Included Accessories

List of accessories provided with the home theater system.

Power Specifications

Details on power supply voltage and standby power consumption.