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HTS3540
Register your product and get support at
www.philips.com/welcome
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9 Troubleshooting 16
10 Index 17
Contents
1 Notice 2
Copyright 2
Compliance 2
Mains fuse (UK only) 2
Trademarks 2
2 Important 3
Safety 3
Product care 4
Disposal of your old product and batteries 4
3 Your home theater 5
Main unit 5
Remote control 5
4 Connect your home theater 7
Connectors 7
Connect to the TV 7
Connect audio from TV or other devices 8
5 Use your home theater 8
Before you start 8
Choose your sound 8
Play a disc 9
Play from a USB storage device 10
More play features for disc or USB 10
Play from radio 10
Play audio fromTV or other devices 11
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6 Change settings 12
Access the setup menu 12
Change general settings 12
Change audio settings 12
Change video settings 13
Change preference settings 13
7 Update software 14
Check software version 14
Update software from a CD-R or USB 14
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Note
 To conform with the EMC directive
(2004/108/EC), the mains plug on this product
must not be detached from the mains cord.

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
DivX  and associated logos
are registered trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are
used under license.
DivX Ultra  video with
advanced features and premium content.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video
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Visit www.divx.com for more information and
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video.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This
 device must be registered in
order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD)
content. To generate the registration code,
locate the DivX VOD section in your device
setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com with this code
to complete the registration process and learn
more about DivX VOD.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
1 Notice
Copyright
This item incorporates copy protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation.
Reverse engineering and disassembly are
prohibited.
Copyright in the UK
Recording and playback of material may require
consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The
Performers Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.
Compliance
This product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directives 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage), 2004/108/
EC (EMC).
Mains fuse (UK only)
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plug. Should it become necessary to replace the
mains fuse, this must be replaced with a fuse of
the same value as indicated on the plug (example
10A).
1Remove fuse cover and fuse.
2The replacement fuse must comply with BS
1362 and have the ASTA approval mark. If
the fuse is lost, contact your dealer in order
to verify the correct type.
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2 Important
Read and understand all instructions before you
use your home theater. If damage is caused by
failure to follow instructions, the warranty does
not apply.
Safety
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Never expose the product and accessories
to rain or water. Never place liquid
containers, such as vases, near the product.
If liquids are spilt on or into the product,
disconnect it from the power outlet
immediately. Contact Philips Consumer
Care to have the product checked before
use.
Never place the product and accessories
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including direct sunlight.
Never insert objects into the ventilation
slots or other openings on the product.
Where the mains plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
Disconnect the product from the power
outlet before lightning storms.
When you disconnect the power cord,
always pull the plug, never the cable.
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Before you connect the product to the
power outlet, ensure that the power
voltage matches the value printed on the
back or bottom of the product. Never
connect the product to the power outlet if
the voltage is different.
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For wall-mountable products, use only the
supplied wall mount bracket. Secure the
wall mount to a wall that can support the
combined weight of the product and the
wall mount. Koninklijke Philips Electronics
N.V. bears no responsibility for improper
wall mounting that results in accident, injury
or damage.
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Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC in
the United States and other countries.
The USB-IF Logos are trademarks of Universal
Serial Bus Implementers Forum, inc.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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Disposal of your old product
and batteries
Your product is designed and manufactured with
high quality materials and components, which can
be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is
attached to a product it means that the product
is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/
EC. Please inform yourself about the local separate
collection system for electrical and electronic
products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not
dispose of your old products with your normal
household waste.
Correct disposal of your old product helps to
prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Your product contains batteries covered by the
European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be
disposed with normal household waste.
Please inform yourself about the local rules on
separate collection of batteries because correct
disposal helps to prevent negative consequences
for the environmental and human health.
For speakers with stands, use only the
supplied stands. Secure the stands to the
speakers tightly. Place the assembled stands
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combined weight of the speaker and stand.
Never place the product or any objects
on power cords or on other electrical
equipment.
If the product is transported in
temperatures below 5°C, unpack the
product and wait until its temperature
matches room temperature before
connecting it to the power outlet.
Visible and invisible laser radiation when
open. Avoid exposure to beam.
Do not touch the disc optical lens inside the
disc compartment.
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space. Always leave a space of at least four
inches around the product for ventilation.
Ensure curtains or other objects never
cover the ventilation slots on the product.
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Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).
Remove batteries if they are exhausted or
if the remote control is not to be used for a
long time.
Batteries contain chemical substances, they
should be disposed of properly.
Product care
Do not insert any objects other than discs
into the disc compartment.
Do not insert warped or cracked discs into
the disc compartment.
Remove discs from the disc compartment
if you are not using the product for an
extended period of time.
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product.
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3 Your home theater
Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome
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Philips offers, register your home theater at www.
philips.com/welcome.
Main unit
aDisc compartment
b(Open/Close)
Opens or closes the disc compartment.
c(Play/Pause)
Starts, pauses or resumes play.
d(Stop)
 Stops play.
 In radio mode, erases the current
preset radio station.
e(Standby-On)
Switches the home theater on or to
standby.
fSOURCE
Selects an audio/video source for the home
theater.
g/
 Skips to the previous or next track,

 In radio mode, selects a preset radio
station.
hDisplay panel
iVolume control wheel
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qSOUND
Selects a sound mode.
rVOL +/-
Increases or decreases volume.
s(Mute)
Mutes or restores volume.
tBACK
Returns to a previous menu screen.
uOK
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vSource buttons
 AUDIO SOURCE: Selects an audio
input source.
 RADIO: Switches to FM radio.
 USB: Switches to USB storage device.
 DISC: Switches to disc source.
a(Standby-On)
Switches the home theater on or to
standby.
bOPEN/CLOSE
Opens or closes the disc compartment.
cSLEEP
Switches the home theater to standby after
the preset time selected.
dSETUP
Accesses or exits the setup menu.
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 Navigate menus.
 In video mode, press left or right to
fast backward or fast forward.
 In radio mode, press left or right to
search a radio station; press up or
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fINFO
Displays information about what is playing.
g 
Control playback.
hSURR (Surround Sound)
Switches to surround sound or stereo
sound.
iAUDIO SYNC
 Selects an audio language or channel.
 Press and hold to synchronize audio
with video. Use with +/-.
jNumeric buttons
Selects an item to play.
kSUBTITLE
Selects subtitle language for video.
lSCREEN FIT
Fits the picture format to the TV screen.
mCREATE MP3/ZOOM
 Accesses the menu to create MP3.
 Zooms into a video scene or picture.
nREPEAT A-B
Marks two points within a chapter or track
for repeat play, or turns off repeat mode.
oREPEAT / PROGRAM
 Selects or turns off repeat mode.
 In radio mode, program radio stations.
pANGLE
Displays options for different camera angles.
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cSCART TO TV
Connects to the scart input on the TV.
dHDMI OUT
Connects to the HDMI input on the TV.
eVIDEO OUT
Connects to the composite video input on
the TV.
fAUDIO IN-AUX
Connects to the analog audio output on the
TV or an analog device.
gFM ANTENNA
Connects the FM antenna for radio
reception.
Connect to the TV
Connect your home theater directly to a TV
through one of the following connectors (from
highest to basic quality video):
aHDMI
bSCART
c 
Option 1: Connect to the TV through
HDMI
Note
 If the HDTV has a DVI connector, connect
using an HDMI/DVI adapter.
(Cable not supplied)
TV
4 Connect your home
theater
This section helps you connect your home theater
to a TV and other devices.The basic connections
of the home theater with its accessories are
provided in the Quick Start. For a comprehensive
interactive guide, see www.connectivityguide.
philips.com.
Note
 Refer to the type plate at the back or bottom
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ratings.
 Before you make or change any connections,
ensure that all devices are disconnected from
the power outlet.
Connectors
Connect other devices to your home theater.
Side connectors
a(USB)
Audio, video or picture input from a USB
storage device.
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aAC MAINS~
Connects to the power supply.
bSPEAKERS
Connects to the supplied speakers and
subwoofer.
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5 Use your home
theater
This section helps you use the home theater to
play media from a wide range of sources.
Before you start
Check that you:
Make the necessary connections and
complete the setup as described in the
Quick Start.
Switch the TV to the correct source for the
home theater.
Choose your sound
This section helps you choose the ideal sound for
your video or music.
Change sound mode
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video or music.
Press SOUND repeatedly to cycle through the
available sound modes.
Sound mode Description
ACTION /
ROCK
Enhanced low and high-range.
Ideal for action movies and rock
or pop music.
DRAMA /
JAZZ
Clear mid and high-range. Ideal
for drama movies and jazz music.
CONCERT/
CLASSIC
Neutral sound. Ideal for live
concerts and classical music.
SPORTS Moderate mid-range and
surround effects for clear vocals
and the atmosphere of a live
sport venue.
Option 2: Connect to the TV through
Scart
(Cable not supplied)
Option 3: Connect to the TV through
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Note
 The composite video cable or connector might
be labeled AV IN, VIDEO IN, COMPOSITE or
BASEBAND.
Connect audio from TV or
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Use your home theater to play audio from the
TV or other device such as a cable box.
Tip
 Press AUDIO SOURCE to select the audio
output of your connection.
TV
TV
TV
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