Blu-ray home theater system

Manuals & Documentation

User manual PDF file (6.2 MB )
Leaflet PDF file (1.9 MB )
Quick start guide PDF file (1.6 MB )

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Software and drivers

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Latest version: 1.007, 2011-09-26

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why do I get sound only from my TV speakers when I connect my Home Theater System to my HDTV using HDMI? How do I get sound from my Home Theater speakers?
Does my Philips product support NETFLIX streaming over the internet?
Why don't I get sound from all the speakers of my Home Theater System?
Why doesn’t the disc tray open or the controls work?
How long are the speaker cables?
What are region codes?
When I press the SURROUND button on my HTS remote while playing movies, I only get “Off” and “2.1 ch Stereo” as available surround modes?
Will a software update fix my problem? How can I tell if there is a later version of software for my product?
What is the difference between HDMI Normal/Bitstream and HDMI PCM/LPCM Audio formats for HDMI or S/PDIF Digital Audio?
Certain DivX files do not play or are skipped, what can be the problem?
Troubleshooting
Why do I get sound only from my TV speakers when I connect my Home Theater System to my HDTV using HDMI? How do I get sound from my Home Theater speakers?
Why don't I get sound from all the speakers of my Home Theater System?
Why doesn’t the disc tray open or the controls work?
When I press the SURROUND button on my HTS remote while playing movies, I only get “Off” and “2.1 ch Stereo” as available surround modes?
Certain DivX files do not play or are skipped, what can be the problem?
Why do some of my Blu-Ray disks fail to play or play in a small cropped box in the center of the TV screen?
How can I prevent my Home Theatre from turning off after 25 minutes?
Do you have a question about your product which wasn't answered in the FAQs on this website?
My audio and video are out of sync, how do I fix this?
No disk, unable to play disk or disks skips. How can I fix this?
I tried to playback my self-made Blu-ray discs but they are not working, why?
I experience some issues when the product is working with MyRemote App or SimplyShare on iOS version 6.01. What should I do?
Apps
Does my Philips product support NETFLIX streaming over the internet?
Who should I contact if I have trouble with NETFLIX, VUDU, BLOCKBUSTER or CinemaNow on my Philips product?
What is VUDU and which Philips products have VUDU?
Why can I only see Instant Queue in Netflix?
Why can't I see the volume bar while watching Netflix or other NetTV apps?
What internet features does my device have? Vudu, Netflix, Facebook, etc…
Quality of internet video (NETFLIX, BLOCKBUSTER, etc.) is poor, has blocky artifacts, keeps buffering, etc.?
How do I turn on subtitles on Netflix?
Getting started
How long are the speaker cables?
Where can I find the remote codes for my Philips device?
What is the USB Port or SD Card Slot used for on my device?
What are the recommended operating and storage, humidity and temperature levels for my Philips product?
Before you buy
What are region codes?
What is the difference between HDMI Normal/Bitstream and HDMI PCM/LPCM Audio formats for HDMI or S/PDIF Digital Audio?
What are the different BD Profiles, and which Profile does this set support?
How can I watch 3D movies?
What are the supported file formats by the player?
Software Upgrade
Will a software update fix my problem? How can I tell if there is a later version of software for my product?
How do I update my device?
Use and Learn
Why do some Blu-Ray discs take some time to load?
How do I resume playback of a movie from a previously stopped position?
How do I get audio from my cable box or TV to my Home Theater?
Why are certain pictures not played back or skipped?
How do I connect my player to NETFLIX?
How can I program my Philips remote to work with my order devices?
Can I use an external hard drive to playback audio or video?
Can I connect my cable (coax) connection to my HTS?
How do I connect my PS3 to my Philips Home Theater?
Why do I see an "ANGLE" icon during playback of some DVD and Blu-Ray movies? How do I prevent it from showing up automatically?
MediaConnect
Does my device have the MediaConnect feature?
Parts and Accessories
Where can I buy parts and accessories such as remotes, TV stands, etc. for my Philips product?
Networking
I cannot connect my Philips product to my network?
Where can I find my wireless network name and password?

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Manuals & Documentation

Software and drivers

Frequently Asked Questions

Troubleshooting

Apps

Getting started

Before you buy

Software Upgrade

Use and Learn

MediaConnect

Parts and Accessories

Networking

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Connectivity guide

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