HTB4150B - Home Theater System PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Home Theater System
Brand	Philips
Model	HTB4150B
Main Unit Dimensions (WxHxD)	360 x 58 x 220 mm (14.2 x 2.3 x 8.7 in)
Main Unit Weight	2.0 kg (4.4 lb)
Power Supply	AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (Standby)	< 0.5 W
Total Output Power (RMS)	100 W
Speaker Configuration	2.1 Channels
Disc Playback	DVD, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, DivX
Video Formats	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, AVI
Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, AAC, PCM
HDMI Input	1 (rear)
HDMI Output (4K Upscaling)	1 (rear)
USB Port	1 (front)
Bluetooth	Yes (A2DP)
FM Radio	Yes (with 20 presets)
EasyLink (HDMI-CEC)	Yes
Dolby Digital	Decoding
DTS	Decoding
3D Pass-Through	Yes
Auto Standby	Yes (adjustable)
Cleaning and Maintenance	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents.
Safety Note	Do not expose to moisture or extreme temperatures.

Frequently Asked Questions - HTB4150B PHILIPS

How do I connect the HTB4150B to my TV?

Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT port on the back of the home theater system to the HDMI input on your TV. Ensure both devices are turned off before connecting.

Can I play audio from my smartphone via Bluetooth?

Yes, the HTB4150B supports Bluetooth. Press the SOURCE button on the remote to select Bluetooth mode, then pair your smartphone from its Bluetooth settings. The system will appear as 'HTB4150B'.

What disc formats are supported?

The system plays DVD, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and DivX discs. It does not support Blu-ray discs.

How do I reset the system to factory settings?

Press and hold the VOLUME - button on the front panel for 10 seconds until 'RESET' appears on the display. Confirm with the power button.

Why is there no sound from the subwoofer?

Ensure the subwoofer is connected securely to the SUBWOOFER output and powered on. Check the audio settings on the remote: press SOUND MODE to cycle through presets. Also, verify that the source material contains a subwoofer channel.

Can I mount the speakers on the wall?

The satellite speakers are wall-mountable with optional brackets (not included). The main unit is not designed for wall mounting. Follow the safety instructions in the manual for proper installation.

How do I clean the HTB4150B?

Turn off and unplug the system. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use liquid cleaners, sprays, or abrasive materials.

Why does the system turn off automatically?

The Auto Standby feature is activated if no audio/video signal is detected for 15 minutes (default). You can disable it in the setup menu: press SETUP and navigate to 'Auto Standby' to turn it off.

How can I update the firmware?

Check the Philips support website for firmware updates. Download the update to a USB flash drive (FAT32), insert it into the USB port, and follow the on-screen instructions from the setup menu.

What should I do if the remote control stops working?

First, replace the batteries with new AAA batteries. Ensure nothing is blocking the IR sensor on the front panel. If still not working, try resetting the remote by removing batteries, pressing all buttons for 5 seconds, then reinserting.

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User manual

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Contents

1 Important 2

Safety 2

Care for your product 3

Care of the environment 3

3D health warning 3

2 Your SoundStage 4

Main unit 4

Remote control 4

Connectors 6

3 Place your SoundStage 7

4 Connect and set up 8

Connect to TV 8

Connect audio from TV and other devices 9

Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control) 10

Connect and set up a home network 11

5 Use your SoundStage 12

Access the home menu 12

Discs 12

Play audio through Bluetooth 14

Play music via NFC 15

Data files 15

USB storage devices 16

Audio, video, and picture options 16

Radio 18

MP3 player 18

Browse Smart TV 19

Browse PC through DLNA 20

Choose sound 22

6 Change settings 23

Language settings 23

Picture and video settings 24

Audio settings 24

Parental control settings 24

Display settings 24

Energy saving settings 25

Speaker settings 25

Restore default settings 25

7 Update software 26

Check software version 26

Update software through USB 26

Update software through the Internet 27

8 Product specifications 27

9 Troubleshooting 31

10 Notice 33

Copyright 33

Open source software 34

Compliance 34

11 Language code 35

12 Index 36

1 Important

Read and understand all instructions before you use your product. If damage is caused by failure to follow instructions, the warranty does not apply.

Safety

Risk of electric shock or fire!

• 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 near naked flames or other heat sources, 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.
• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• Disconnect the product from the power outlet before lightning storms.
• When you disconnect the power cord, always pull the plug, never the cable.

Risk of short circuit or fire!

- 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.

Risk of injury or damage to the SoundStage

• 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.

- Parts of this product can be made of glass. Handle with care to avoid injury and damage.

Risk of overheating!

- Never install this product in a confined 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.

Risk of contamination!

• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaine, etc.).
• Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• 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.

Risk of swallowing batteries!

• The product/remote control may contain a coin/button type battery, which can be swallowed. Keep the battery out of reach of children at all times! If swallowed, the battery can cause serious injury or death. Severe internal burns can occur within two hours of ingestion.

• If you suspect that a battery has been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

• When you change the batteries, always keep all new and used batteries out of reach of children. Ensure that the battery compartment is completely secure after you replace the battery.

• If the battery compartment cannot be completely secured, discontinue use of the product. Keep out of reach of children and contact the manufacturer.

This is CLASS II apparatus with double insulation, and no protective earth provided.

Care for your product

• 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.
• Use only microfiber cloth to clean the product.

Care of the environment

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.

3D health warning

• If you or your family has a history of epilepsy or photosensitive seizures, consult a medical professional before exposing yourself to flashing light sources, rapid image sequences or 3D viewing.
• To avoid discomfort such as dizziness, headache or disorientation, we recommend not watching 3D for extended periods of time. If you experience any discomfort, stop watching 3D and do not immediately engage in any potentially hazardous activity (for example driving a car) until your symptoms have disappeared. If symptoms persist, do not resume watching 3D without consulting a medical professional first.
• Parents should monitor their children during 3D viewing and ensure they do not experience any discomfort as mentioned above. Watching 3D is not recommended for children under six years of age as their visual system is not fully developed yet.

2 Your SoundStage

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers(e.g. notification of product software upgrade), register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.

Main unit

This section includes an overview of the main unit.

①

Switch the SoundStage on or to standby.

② SOURCE

Select an audio, video, radio source or Bluetooth mode for the SoundStage.

③ Disc compartment

④ -/+

Decrease or increase volume.

⑤

Open or close the disc compartment.

Remote control

This section includes an overview of the remote control.

①

- Switch the SoundStage on or to standby.

- When EasyLink is enabled, press and hold for at least three seconds to switch all connected HDMI CEC compliant devices to standby.

②

Access the home menu.

③ DISC/POP-UP MENU

• Switch to disc source.
• Access or exit the disc menu when you play a disc.

④ RADIO

Switch to FM radio.

⑤ BACK

• Return to a previous menu screen.
• In radio mode, press and hold to erase the current preset radio stations.

⑥ Navigation buttons

• Navigate menus.
• In radio mode, press left or right to start auto search.
• In radio mode, press up or down to tune the radio frequency.

⑦ OK

Confirm an entry or selection.

⑧ ◀ ▶

• Skip to the previous or next track, chapter or file.
• In radio mode, select a preset radio station.

⑨ ■ ▲

• Stop play.
• Press and hold for three seconds to open or close the disc compartment, or eject the disc.

⑩

Search backwards or forward. Press repeatedly to change the search speed.

⑪

Increase or decrease volume.

⑫ SMART TV

Access online Smart TV service.

⑬ Alphanumeric buttons

Enter values or letters (using SMS style entry).

⑭ AUDIO

Select an audio language or channel.

⑮ Color buttons: Select tasks or options for Blue-ray discs.

DIM: Set the brightness of SoundStage display panel.

⑯ SUBTITLE

Select subtitle language for video.

⑰

Access or exit sound options.

18

Mute or restore volume.

19

Pause play.

20

Start or resume play.

②1 OPTIONS

• Access more play options while playing a disc or a USB storage device.
  • In radio mode, set a radio station.

⑳ TOP MENU

Access the main menu of a disc.

②3 SOURCE

Select an audio input source or Bluetooth mode.

Connectors

This section includes an overview of the connectors available on your SoundStage.

Rear connectors

① FM ANTENNA

Connect to the supplied FM antenna.

② ETHERNET

Connect to the ETHERNET input on a broadband modem or router.

③ OPTICAL IN

Connect to an optical audio output on the TV or a digital device.

④ VIDEO OUT

Connect to the composite video input on the TV.

⑤ USB

• Audio, video or picture input from a USB storage device.

- Access BD-Live.

⑥ HDMI OUT (ARC)

Connect to the HDMI input on the TV.

⑦ AUX IN

Connect to an analog audio output on the TV or an analog device.

⑧ COAXIAL IN

Connect to a coaxial audio output on the TV or a digital device.

Side connectors

① AUDIO IN

Audio input from an MP3 player (3.5mm jack).

②

• Audio, video or picture input from a USB storage device.

- Access BD-Live.

3 Place your SoundStage

This SoundStage is designed to be placed under your TV.

Caution

• The SoundStage is designed for TVs that weigh no more than 24 kg. Do not place a CRT type TV on the SoundStage.
• Do not place the SoundStage on an unstable cart, stand, bracket or table. Otherwise, the SoundStage may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product.
• Make sure the ventilation openings on the rear panel are not blocked.
• Do not change the position of the SoundStage after placing your TV on top of it.

1 Place the SoundStage on any flat and stable surface near your TV. Then place your TV on the top of the SoundStage.

2 Make sure the TV base is centered on it and not hanging over any of its edges.

Tip

• If the TV base is too large to put on top of the SoundStage, place the SoundStage in another location such as on an open shelf under the TV, but keep it close to your TV so the audio cable will reach. You can also mount your TV on the wall above the SoundStage.
• If your TV comes with an anti-tip device, install it according to the manufacturer's instructions and adjust the tether after placing the TV on top the SoundStage.
• If placing the SoundStage in a cabinet or on a shelf, for optimum audio performance, make sure the font of the SoundStage as close as possible to the front edge of the shelf.
• If placing the SoundStage backed up to a wall, make sure there is at least a distance of 1 inch between the wall and the rear of the SoundStage.

4 Connect and set up

This section helps you connect your

SoundStage to a TV and other devices, and then set it up.

For information about the basic connections of your SoundStage and accessories, see the Quick start guide.

Note

- For identification and supply ratings, see the type plate at the back or bottom of the product.

- Before you make or change any connections, make sure that all devices are disconnected from the power outlet.

Connect to TV

Connect your SoundStage to a TV to watch videos. You can listen to the TV audio through your SoundStage.

Use the best quality connection available on your SoundStage and TV.

Option 1: Connect to TV through HDMI (ARC)

Best quality video

Your SoundStage supports HDMI version with Audio Return Channel (ARC). If your TV is HDMI ARC compliant, you can hear the TV audio through your SoundStage by using a single HDMI cable.

1 Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT (ARC) connector on your SoundStage to the HDMI ARC connector on the TV.

- The HDMI ARC connector on the TV might be labeled differently. For details, see the TV user manual.

2 On your TV, turn on HDMI-CEC operations. For details, see the TV user manual.

- HDMI-CEC is a feature that enables CEC compliant devices that are connected through HDMI to be controlled by a single remote control, such as volume control for both the TV and the SoundStage.

3 If you cannot hear the TV audio through your SoundStage, set up the audio manually (see 'Set up the audio' on page 11).

Option 2: Connect to TV through standard HDMI

Best quality video

If your TV is not HDMI ARC compliant, connect your SoundStage to the TV through a standard HDMI connection.

1 Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT (ARC) connector on your SoundStage to the HDMI connector on the TV.

2 Connect an audio cable to hear the TV audio through your SoundStage (see 'Connect audio from TV and other devices' on page 9).

3 On your TV, turn on HDMI-CEC operations. For details, see the TV user manual.

- HDMI-CEC is a feature that enables CEC compliant devices that are connected through HDMI to be controlled by a single remote control, such as volume control for both the TV and the SoundStage (see 'Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control)' on page 10).

4 If you cannot hear the TV audio through your SoundStage, set up the audio manually (see 'Set up the audio' on page 11).

Note

- If your TV has a DVI connector, you can use an HDMI/DVI adapter to connect to TV. However, some of the features may not be available.

Option 3: Connect to the TV through composite video

Basic quality video

If your TV does not have HDMI connectors, use a composite video connection. A composite connection does not support high-definition video.

TV

1 Using a composite video cable, connect the VIDEO OUT connector on your SoundStage to the VIDEO IN connector on the TV.

- The composite video connector might be labeled AV IN, COMPOSITE, or BASEBAND.

2 Connect an audio cable to hear the TV audio through your SoundStage (see 'Connect audio from TV and other devices' on page 9).
3 When you watch TV programs, press SOURCE on your SoundStage repeatedly to select the correct audio input.
4 When you watch videos, switch your TV to the correct video input. For details, see the TV user manual.

Connect audio from TV and other devices

Play audio from TV or other devices through your SoundStage.

Use the best quality connection available on your TV, SoundStage, and other devices.

Note

- When your SoundStage and TV are connected through HDMI ARC, an audio connection is not required (see 'Option 1: Connect to TV through HDMI (ARC)' on page 8).

Option 1: Connect audio through a digital optical cable

Best quality audio

TV

1 Using an optical cable, connect the OPTICAL IN connector on your SoundStage to the OPTICAL OUT connector on the TV or other device.

- The digital optical connector might be labeled SPDIF or SPDIF OUT.

Option 2: Connect audio through a digital coaxial cable

Good quality audio

1 Using a coaxial cable, connect the COAXIAL IN connector on your SoundStage to the COAXIAL/DIGITAL OUT connector on the TV or other device.

• The digital coaxial connector might be labeled DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.

Option 3: Connect audio through analog audio cables

Basic quality audio

1 Using an analog cable, connect the AUX IN connector on your SoundStage to the AUDIO OUT connectors on the TV or other device.

Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control)

This SoundStage supports Philips EasyLink, which uses the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol. EasyLink-compliant devices that are connected through HDMI can be controlled by a single remote control.

Note

• Depending on the manufacturer, HDMI-CEC is known by many names. For information on your device, see the user manual of the device.
  • Philips does not guarantee 100% interoperability with all HDMI-CEC devices.

Before you start

• Connect your SoundStage to the HDMI-CEC compliant device through HDMI connection.
  • Make the necessary connections described in the quick start guide, and then switch the TV to the correct source for your SoundStage.

Enable EasyLink

1 Press
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [EasyLink] > [EasyLink] > [On].
4 On your TV and other connected devices, turn on HDMI-CEC control. For details, see the user manual of the TV or other devices.
- On your TV, set the audio output to 'Amplifier' (instead of TV speakers). For details, see the TV user manual.

EasyLink controls

With EasyLink, you can control your SoundStage, TV, and other connected HDMI-CEC compliant devices with a single remote control.

• [One Touch Play] (One-touch play): When a video disc is in the disc compartment, press ▶to wake up the TV from standby, and then play a disc.
• [One Touch Standby] (One-touch standby): If one-touch standby is enabled, your SoundStage can switch to standby with the remote control of the TV or other HDMI-CEC devices.
• [System Audio Control] (System audio control): If system audio control is enabled, the audio of the connected device is output through your SoundStage automatically when you play the device.
• [Audio Input Mapping] (Audio input mapping): If system audio control does not work, map the connected device to the correct audio input connector on your SoundStage (see 'Set up the audio' on page 11).

Note

- To change the EasyLink control settings, press, select [Setup] > [EasyLink].

Set up the audio

If you cannot hear the audio output of a connected device through your SoundStage, do the following:

• Check that you have enabled EasyLink on all the devices (see 'Enable EasyLink' on page 10), and
• on your TV, set the audio output to "Amplifier" (instead of TV speakers). For details, see the TV user manual, and
• setup the EasyLink audio control.

1 Press
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [EasyLink] > [System Audio Control] > [On].

- To play the audio from the TV speakers, select [Off], and skip the following steps.

4 Select [EasyLink] > [Audio Input Mapping].
5 Follow the onscreen instructions to map the connected device to the audio inputs on your SoundStage.

- If you connect your SoundStage to the TV through an HDMI ARC connection, make sure that the TV audio is mapped to the ARC input on your SoundStage.

Connect and set up a home network

Connect your SoundStage to a network router for a network setup, and enjoy:

• Streamed multimedia content (see 'Browse PC through DLNA' on page 20)
- Smart TV (see 'Browse Smart TV' on page 19)
- BD Live applications (see 'BD-Live on Blu-ray' on page 14)
- Software update (see 'Update software through the Internet' on page 27)

Caution

- Familiarize yourself with the network router, media server software and networking principles. If necessary, read documentation that accompanies the network components. Philips is not responsible for lost, damaged, or corrupt data.

Before you start

• For Smart TV and software updates, make sure that the network router has access to the Internet with high-speed connection and is not restricted by firewalls or other security systems.
• Make the necessary connections described in quick start guide, and then switch the TV to the correct source for your SoundStage.

Set up the wired network

What you need

• A network cable (RJ45 straight cable).
• A network router (with DHCP enabled).

1 Using a network cable, connect the ETHERNET connector on your SoundStage to the network router.
2 Press
3 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
4 Select [Network] > [Network installation] > [Wired (Ethernet)].
5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup.

- If connection fails, select [Retry], and then press OK.

6 Select [Finish], and then press OK to exit.

- To view the network settings, select [Setup] > [Network] > [View network settings].

Personalize the network name

Name your SoundStage to easily identify it on your home network.

1 Press
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [Network] > [Name your Product:].
4 Press the Alphanumeric buttons to enter the name.
5 Select [Done], and then press OK to exit.

5 Use your SoundStage

This section helps you use the SoundStage to play media from a wide range of sources.

Before you start

• Make the necessary connections described in Quick start guide and User manual.
- Switch the TV to the correct source for the SoundStage.

Access the home menu

The home menu provides easy access to connected devices, setup and other useful features in your SoundStage.

1 Press

→ The home menu is displayed.

2 Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select the following:

• [play Disc]: Start disc play.
- [browse USB]: Access the USB content browser.
• [Smart TV]: Access Smart TV.
- [browse PC]: Access the computer content browser.
- [Setup]: Access menus to change video, audio and other settings.

3 Press no exit.

Discs

Your SoundStage can play DVDs, VCDs, CDs, and Blu-ray discs. It can also play discs that you've made at home, such as CD-R discs of photos, videos, and music.

1 Insert a disc into the SoundStage.

2 If the disc does not play automatically, press DISC or select [play Disc] from the home menu.

3 Use the remote control to control play (see 'Play buttons' on page 13).

- It is normal to hear a little noise when you play a Blu-ray disc. This does not mean that your SoundStage is faulty.

Play buttons

Button Action
Navigation buttons	Navigate menus.Up/Down: Rotate the picture clockwise or counter-clockwise.
OK Confirm an entry or selection.
►(Play) Start or resume play.
■ Pause play.
■/ ▲ Stop play.Press and hold for three seconds to open or close the disc compartment.
◄/ ►Skip to the previous or next track, chapter or file.
◄◄ / ►►	Search fast backwards or forward.When a video is paused, search slow backwards or forward.
REPEAT	Select or turn off repeat mode.
SUBTITLE	Select subtitle language for video.
DISC/POP-UPMENU	Access or exit the disc menu.
OPTIONS	Access the advanced options when you play your audio, video, or media files (see 'Audio, video, and picture options' on page 16).

Synchronize picture and sound

If the audio and video are not synchronized, delay the audio to match the video.

1 Press ttt

2 Press the Navigation buttons (left/right) to select [Audio sync], and then press OK.

3 Press the Navigation buttons (up/down) to synchronize the audio with the video.

4 Press OK to confirm.

Play Blu-ray 3D disc

Your SoundStage can play Blu-ray 3D video. Read the 3D health warning before playing a 3D disc.

What you need

A 3DTV
• A pair of 3D glasses that are compatible with your 3D TV
• A 3D Blu-ray video
• A high speed HDMI cable

1 Using the high speed HDMI cable, connect your SoundStage to a 3D compatible TV.
2 Make sure that the 3D video setting is enabled. Press ⬆, select [Setup] > [Video] > [Watch 3D video] > [Auto].

- To play 3D discs in 2D mode, select [Off].

3 Play a Blu-ray 3D disc and put on the 3D glasses.

- During video search and in certain play modes, the video is displayed in 2D. The video display returns to 3D when you resume play.

Note

• To avoid flickering, change the brightness of the display.

Bonus View on Blu-ray

On Blu-ray discs that support the Bonus View, enjoy extra content such as commentaries in a small screen window. Bonus View is also known as picture-in-picture.

1 Enable Bonus View in the Blu-ray disc menu.
2 While you play the movie, press OPTIONS. → The options menu is displayed.

3 Select [PIP selection] > [PIP].

• Depending on the video, PIP menu [1] or [2] is displayed.
• To disable Bonus View, select [Off].

4 Select [2nd audio language] or [2nd Subtitle Language].

5 Select the language, and then press OK.

BD-Live on Blu-ray

Access additional features on the Blu-ray discs with BD-Live content, such as internet chats with the director, the latest movie trailers, games, wallpaper, and ringtones.

BD-Live services and content vary from disc to disc.

What you need

• Blu-ray disc with BD-Live content
- a USB storage device, with at least 1 GB of memory

1 Connect your SoundStage to a home network with Internet access.
2 Connect a USB storage device to the connector at the right side of your SoundStage for BD-Live download.
3 Press ⬆ and select [Setup] > [Advanced] > [BD-Live security] > [Off]. • To disable BD-Live, select [On].
4 Select the BD-Live icon in the disc menu, and then press OK. → BD-Live starts to load. The loading time depends on the disc and your internet connection.
5 Press the Navigation buttons to navigate BD-Live, and then press OK to select an option.

Note

- To clear the memory on the storage device, press, select [Setup] > [Advanced] > [Clear memory].

Play audio through Bluetooth

Through Bluetooth, connect the SoundStage with your Bluetooth device (such as an iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android phone, or laptop), and then you can listen to the audio files stored on the device through your SoundStage.

What you need

• A Bluetooth device which supports Bluetooth profile A2DP, AVRCP and with Bluetooth version as 2.1 + EDR.
• The operational range between the SoundStage and a Bluetooth device is approximately 10 meters (30 feet).

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select Bluetooth mode.

→ [BT] is displayed on the display panel.

2 On the Bluetooth device, switch on Bluetooth, search for and select the name of your SoundStage to start connection (see the user manual of the Bluetooth device on how to enable Bluetooth).

- If prompted for a password, enter "0000".

3 Wait until you hear a beep sound from this product.

When the Bluetooth connection succeeds, [BT_RE] is displayed on the display panel.
→ If the connection fails, [BT] on the display panel is still displayed.

4 Select and play audio files or music on your Bluetooth device.

• During play, if a call is coming, music play is paused.
• If music streaming is interrupted, place the Bluetooth device closer to the SoundStage.

5 To exit Bluetooth, select other source.

- When your switch back to Bluetooth mode, Bluetooth connection remains active.

Note

• The music streaming may be interrupted by obstacles between the device and SoundStage, such as wall, metallic casing that covers the device, or other devices nearby that operate in the same frequency.
• If you want to connect your SoundStage with another Bluetooth device, press and hold on the remote control to disconnect the currently connected Bluetooth device.

Play music via NFC

NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between NFC-enabled devices, such as mobile phones.

What you need

• A Bluetooth device with NFC function.
- For pairing, tap the NFC device on the NFC tag of this product.
- The operational range between the main unit (left and right speakers) and a NFC device is approximately 10 meters (30 feet).

1 Enable NFC on your Bluetooth device (see the user manual of your device for details).

2 Tap the NFC device on the NFC tag of this product until you hear a beep sound from this product.

→ The NFC device is connected to this product via Bluetooth. [BT] is displayed.

3 Select and play audio files or music on your NFC device.

• To break the connection, tap the NFC device with the NFC tag on this product again.

Data files

Your SoundStage can play pictures, audio and video files contained in a disc or a USB storage device. Before you play a file, check that the file format is supported by your SoundStage.

1 Play the files from a disc or USB storage device.

2 To stop play, press ■

• To resume the video from where you stopped, press ▶.
• To play the video from the start, press OK.

Note

• To play DivX DRM protected files, connect your SoundStage to a TV through an HDMI cable.

Subtitles

If your video has subtitles in multiple languages, select a subtitle language.

Note

• Make sure that the subtitle file has the exact same name as the video file. For example, if the video file is named 'movie.avi', name the subtitle file as 'movie.srt' or 'movie.sub'.
• Your SoundStage supports the following file formats: .srt, .sub, .txt, .ssa, .ass, smi, and .sami. If the subtitles do not appear correctly, change the character set.

1 While playing video, press SUBTITLE to select a language.

2 For DivX videos, if the subtitles do not appear correctly, continue the following steps to change the character set.

3 Press OPTIONS.

→ The options menu is displayed.

4 Select [Character set], and then select a character set that supports the subtitle.

Europe, India, LATAM, and Russia

Character Set	Language
[Standard]	English, Albanian, Danish,Dutch, Finnish, French, Gaelic,German, Italian, Kurdish (Latin),Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish,Swedish and Turkish
[Central Europe]	Albanian, Croat, Czech, Dutch,English, German, Hungarian, Irish,Polish, Romanian, Slovak, Sloveneand Serbian
[Cyrillic]	Bulgarian, Belorussian, English,Macedonian, Moldavian, Russian,Serbian and Ukrainian
[Greek]	Greek
[Baltic]	Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian

VOD code for DivX

Before you purchase DivX videos and play them on your SoundStage, register the SoundStage on www.divx.com using the DivX VOD code.

1 Press
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [Advanced] > [DivX®VOD Code]. → The DivX VOD registration code for your SoundStage is displayed.

USB storage devices

Enjoy pictures, audio, and video stored on a USB storage device such as an MP4 player or digital camera.

What you need

• A USB storage device that is formatted for FAT or NTFS file systems, and complies with the Mass Storage Class.
  • A media file in one of the supported file formats (see 'File formats' on page 28).

Note

- If you use a USB extension cable, USB HUB, or USB multi-reader, the USB storage device may not be recognized.

1 Connect a USB storage device to the (USB) connector on your SoundStage.
2 Press
3 Select [browse USB], and then press OK. → A content browser is displayed.
4 Select a file, and then press OK.
5 Press the play buttons to control play (see 'Play buttons' on page 13).

Audio, video, and picture options

Use advanced features when you play pictures, audio and video files from a disc or a USB storage device.

Audio options

While playing audio, repeat an audio track, a disc, or a folder.

1 Press OPTIONS repeatedly to cycle through the following functions:

• Repeat the current track or file.
• Repeat all the tracks on the disc or the folder.
  • Turn off the repeat mode.

Video options

While watching video, select options such as subtitles, audio language, time search, and picture settings. Depending on the video source, some options are not available.

1 Press OPTIONS.

→ The video options menu is displayed.

2 Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change:

• [Info]: Display information about what is playing.
• [Audio language]: Select audio language for video.
- [Subtitle Language]: Select subtitle language for video.
- [Subtitle shift]: Change the subtitle position on the screen.
- [Character set]: Select a character set that supports the DivX subtitle.
- [Time search]: Skip to a specific part of the video by entering the time of the scene.
• [2nd audio language]: Select the second audio language for Blu-ray video.
- [2nd Subtitle Language]: Select the second subtitle language for Blu-ray video.
• [Titles]: Select a specific title.
• [Chapters]: Select a specific chapter.
• [Angle list]: Select a different camera angle.
- [Menus]: Display the disc menu.
- [PIP selection]: Display Picture-in-Picture window when playing a Blu-ray disc that supports the Bonus View.
- [Zoom]: Zoom into a video scene or picture. Press the Navigation buttons (left/right) to select a zoom factor.
• [Repeat]: Repeat a chapter or title.
- [Repeat A-B]: Mark two points within a chapter or track to repeat play, or turn off the repeat mode.
• [Picture settings]: Select a predefined color setting.

Picture options

While viewing a picture, zoom into the picture, rotate it, add animation to a slideshow, and change the picture settings.

1 Press OPTIONS.

→ The picture options menu appears.

2 Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change the following settings:

• [Info]: Display picture information.
• [Rotate +90]: Rotate the picture 90 degree clockwise.
• [Rotate -90]: Rotate the picture 90 degree counter-clockwise.
- [Zoom]: Zoom into a video scene or picture. Press the Navigation buttons (left/right) to select a zoom factor.
• [Duration per slide]: Select the display speed for each picture in a slide show.
- [Slide animation]: Select animation for the slide show.
• [Picture settings]: Select a predefined color setting.
• [Repeat]: Repeat a selected folder.

Musical slideshow

If the picture and audio files are from the same disc or USB storage device, you can create a musical slideshow.

1 Select an audio track, and then press OK.
2 Press BACK, and go to the picture folder.
3 Select a picture, and then press ▶to start the slideshow.
4 Press ■ to stop slideshow.
5 Press ■ again to stop music.

Note

- Make sure that the picture and audio formats are supported by your SoundStage (see 'USB' on page 30).

Radio

Listen to FM radio on your SoundStage, and store up to 40 radio stations.

Note

• AM and digital radio are not supported.
- If no stereo signal is detected, you are prompted to install the radio stations again.

1 Connect the FM antenna to FM

ANTENNA on your SoundStage.

- For the best reception, place the antenna away from your TV or other sources of radiation.

2 Press RADIO on the remote control to switch to radio source.

→ If you have already installed the radio stations, the last channel that you listened to is played.
If you have not installed any radio stations, the message [AUTO INSTALL...PRESS PLAY] appears on the display panel. Press ▶to install radio stations.

3 Use the remote control to listen or to change radio stations.

Play buttons

Button Action
◄ / ►orAlphanumeric buttons	Select a preset radio station.
Navigation buttons	Left/Right: Search for a radio station.Up/Down: Fine tune a radio frequency.
	Press to stop the installation of radio stations.
BACK Press and hold to erase the preset radio station.

Button Action
OPTIONS	Manual:1) Press OPTIONS.2) Press ◀ / ▶ to select your preset.3) Press OPTIONS again to store the radio station.Automatic: Press and hold for three seconds to reinstall the radio stations.
SUBTITLE	Toggle between the stereo and mono sounds.

Tuning grid

In some countries, you can toggle the FM tuning grid between 50 kHz and 100 kHz.

1 Press RADIO on the remote control to switch to radio source.
2 Press
3 Press and hold ▶ (Play) to toggle between 50 kHz or 100 kHz.

MP3 player

Connect a MP3 player to play audio files.

What you need

• An MP3 player.
  • A 3.5mm stereo audio cable.

1 Using the 3.5mm stereo audio cable, connect the MP3 player to the AUDIO IN connector on your SoundStage.

- If you use 6.5mm stereo audio cable, connect the MP3 player to your SoundStage using a 3.5mm - 6.5mm converter jack.

2 Press SOURCE repeatedly until [AUDIO] appears on the display panel.

3 Press the buttons on the MP3 player to select and play audio files.

Browse Smart TV

Use Smart TV to access variety of internet applications and specially adapted internet websites.

For interactive discussions on Smart TV services, visit the Smart TV forum at www.supportforum.philips.com

Note

- Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility for content provided by Smart TV service providers.

1 Connect your SoundStage to a home network with high-speed Internet access (see 'Connect and set up a home network' on page 11).
2 Press
3 Select [Smart TV], and then press OK.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the onscreen message.
→ The Smart TV home page is displayed.
5 Use the remote control to select applications and enter text (for example, email address, web URL, passwords, etc) (see 'Navigate Smart TV' on page 19).

Navigate Smart TV

Button Action
Navigation buttons	Select an application or navigate.
OK Confirm an entry or selection.Access the onscreen keyboard to enter text.
BACK	Return to the previous page.Delete a character in any text entry box.
≡ OPTIONS	Access options related to current activity.
Alphanumeric buttons	Enter characters in the text entry box.

Button Action
Color buttons (Red)	Access the onscreen keyboard to enter text.
	Exit Smart TV portal and return to home menu.

Use a USB-HID keyboard or mouse

What you need

- A wired or wireless USB hub, keyboard, or mouse that complies with the Human Interface Design (USB-HID) class.

1 Connect a USB keyboard or mouse to the ✦ (USB) connector on your SoundStage.

- To connect a wireless USB device, connect the wireless receiver to the USB connector on your SoundStage. Refer to the user manual of the wireless USB device for details.

2 Press

3 Select [Preference] > [Keyboard layout].

4 Select a language. → The standard keyboard for that language is enabled.

5 Use the keyboard to type the characters, or mouse to navigate the web page.

• USB-HID mouse cursor does not work on Smart TV and open Internet pages.
• The multimedia keys on some keyboards are not supported.

Clear browsing memory

Clear the browsing history to remove passwords, cookies, and browsing data from your SoundStage.

1 Press

2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.

3 Select [Network] > [Clear Smart TV memory].

4 Press OK to confirm.

Rent online video

Rent videos from online stores, through your SoundStage. You can watch them right away or later.

Many online video stores offer a huge choice of video, with different rental prices, periods, and conditions. For some stores, you must create an account before you can rent.

What you need

- a USB storage device, with at least 8 GB of memory.

1 Connect your SoundStage to a home network with high-speed Internet access (see 'Connect and set up a home network' on page 11).

2 Insert a blank USB storage device into the ✦ (USB) slot on your SoundStage, and follow the onscreen instructions to format the USB device.

• After formatting, leave the USB storage device in the •(USB) slot.

- After formatting, the USB storage device will no longer be compatible with computers or cameras, unless formatted again using Linux operating system.

3 Press

4 Select [Smart TV], and then press OK. → The online services available in your country are displayed.

5 Select a video store, and then press OK.

6 Follow the onscreen instructions to rent or watch a video. If prompted, enter the necessary information to register or log in to the store's account. → The video is downloaded to your USB storage device. You can watch it only on your SoundStage.

7 Press the playback buttons to control play (see 'Play buttons' on page 13).

- If you cannot play a video, check the file format to make sure that it is supported by your SoundStage.

Browse PC through DLNA

Access and play the pictures, audio and video files from a computer or media server on the home network through your SoundStage.

Before you start

• Install a DLNA-compliant media server application on your device. Make sure that you download an application that works best for you. For example,

• Windows Media Player 11 or higher for PC
• Twonky Media Server for Mac or PC

- Enable media sharing of files. For ease of use, we have included the steps for the following applications:

• Windows Media Player 11 (see 'Microsoft Windows Media Player 11' on page 21)
• Windows Media Player 12 (see 'Microsoft Windows Media Player 12' on page 21)
• Twonky Media for Mac (see 'Macintosh OS X Twonky Media (v4.4.2)' on page 21)

Note

- For additional help on these applications or other media servers, check the user manual of the media server software software.

Set up media server software

To enable media sharing, set up the media server software.

Before you start

• Connect your SoundStage to a home network. (see 'Connect and set up a home network' on page 11) For better video quality, use wired connection whenever possible.

• Connect the computer and other DLNA-compatible devices to the same home network.

• Make sure that your PC rewall allows you to run Media Player programs (or the rewall's exemption list has the media server software included).

• Switch on your computer and the router.

Microsoft Windows Media Player 11

1 Start Windows Media Player on your PC.
2 Click the Library tab, and then select Media Sharing.
3 The first time you select Media Sharing on your PC, a pop-up screen appears. Check the Share my media box and click OK. → The Media Sharing screen is displayed.
4 In the Media Sharing screen, make sure that you see a device marked as Unknown Device. → If you don't see an unknown device after a minute or so, check that your PC rewall is not blocking the connection.
5 Select the unknown device and click Allow. → A green tick appears next to the device.
6 By default, Windows Media Player shares from these folders: My Music, My Pictures, and My Videos. If your les are in other folders, select Library > Add to Library. → The Add to Library screen is displayed. • If necessary, select Advanced options to display a list of monitored folders.
7 Select My folders and those of others I can access, and then click Add.
8 Follow the onscreen instructions to add the other folders that contain your media les.

Microsoft Windows Media Player 12

1 Start Windows Media Player on your PC.
2 In Windows Media Player, click the Stream tab, and then select Turn on media streaming.

→ The Media streaming options screen is displayed.

3 Click Turn on media streaming. → You return to Windows Media Player screen.
4 Click the Stream tab and select More streaming options. → The Media streaming options screen is displayed.
5 Make sure that you see a media program in the Local network screen. → If you don't see a media program, check that your PC rewall is not blocking the connection.
6 Select the media program and click Allowed. → A green arrow appears next to the media program.
7 By default, Windows Media Player shares from these folders: My Music, My Pictures, and My Videos. If your les are in other folders, click the Organize tab and select Manage libraries > Music. → The Music Library Locations screen is displayed.
8 Follow the onscreen instructions to add the other folders that contain your media les.

Macintosh OS X Twonky Media (v4.4.2)

1 Visit www.twonkymedia.com to purchase the software, or download a free 30-day trial to your Macintosh.
2 Start Twonky Media on the Macintosh.
3 In the Twonky Media Server screen, select Basic Setup and First Steps. → The First steps screen is displayed.
4 Type a name for your media server, and then click Save changes.
5 Back in the Twonky Media screen, select Basic Setup and Sharing. → The Sharing screen is displayed.
6 Browse and select folders to share, and then select Save Changes. → Your Macintosh rescans the folders automatically so that they are ready to share.

Play files from your PC

Note

- Before you play multimedia content from the computer make sure that the SoundStage is connected to the home network, and the media server software is properly set up.

1 Press
2 Select [browse PC], and then press OK. → A content browser is displayed.
3 Select a device on the network. → The folders in the selected device are displayed. Depending on the media server, the folder names may vary. • If you cannot see the folders, check that you have enabled media sharing on the selected device so that the content is available for sharing.
4 Select a file, and then press OK. • Some media files may not play due to compatibility issues. Check the file formats supported by your SoundStage.
5 Press the play buttons to control play (see 'Play buttons' on page 13).

Choose sound

This section helps you choose the ideal sound for your video or music.

1 Press ttt
2 Press the Navigation buttons (left/right) to access the sound options on the display.

Sound options

Description

[Surround] Select surround sound or stereo sound.

[Sound] Select a sound mode.

[Audio sync]

Delay the audio to match the video.

Sound options	Description
[Auto volume]	Reduce sudden changes in volume, for example, during TV commercials.

3 Select an option, and then press OK.
4 Press ➕ BACK to exit.

- If you do not press a button within a minute, the menu exits automatically.

Surround sound mode

Experience an immersive audio experience with surround sound modes.

1 Press ttt
2 Select [Surround], and then press OK.
3 Press the Navigation buttons (up/down) to select a setting from your display:

• [Auto]: Surround sound based on the audio stream.
  • [Virtual Surround]: Virtual surround.
• [Stereo]: 2-channel stereo sound. Ideal for listening to music.

4 Press OK to confirm.

Sound mode

Select predefined sound modes to suit your video or music.

1 Make sure that audio post processing is enabled at the speakers (see 'Speaker settings' on page 25).
2 Press ttt
3 Select [Sound], and then press OK.
4 Press the Navigation buttons (up/down) to select a setting on the display:

• [Auto]: Automatically select a sound setting based on the sound stream.

• [Balanced]: Experience the original sound of your movies and music, without added sound effects.

• [Powerful]: Enjoy thrilling arcade sounds, ideal for action-packed videos and loud parties.
• [Bright]: Spice up your dull movies and music with added sound effects.
• [Clear]: Hear every detail in your music and clear voices in your movies.
• [Warm]: Experience spoken words and music vocals in comfort.
• [Personal]: Personalize the sound based on your preferences.

5 Press OK to confirm.

Equalizer

Change the high frequency (treble), mid frequency (mid), and low frequency (bass) settings of the SoundStage.

1 Press ttt
2 Select [Sound] > [Personal], and then press Navigation buttons (right).
3 Press the Navigation buttons (up/down) to change bass, mid or treble frequency.
4 Press OK to confirm.

Auto volume

Turn on auto volume to reduce sudden changes in volume, for example, during TV commercials.

1 Press ttt
2 Select [Auto volume], and then press OK.
3 Press the Navigation buttons (up/down) to select [On] or [Off].
4 Press OK to confirm.

6 Change settings

The SoundStage settings are already configured for optimal performance. Unless you have a reason to change a setting, we recommend that you keep the default setting.

Note

• You cannot change a setting that is grayed out.
• To return to the previous menu, press ➕ BACK. To exit the menu, press 🔗

Language settings

1 Press
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [Preference], and then press OK.
4 Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change:

- [Menu language]: Select a display language for menu.

• [Audio]: Select an audio language for discs.

- [Keyboard layout]: Select a keyboard in your language.

- [Subtitle]: Select a subtitle language for discs.

- [Disc menu]: Select a menu language for discs.

Note

• If your preferred disc language is not available, select [Others] from the list, and enter the 4-digit language code found at the end of this user manual (see 'Language code' on page 35).
• If you select a language that is not available on a disc, the SoundStage uses the default language of the disc.

Picture and video settings

1 Press
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [Video], and then press OK.
4 Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change:

• [Tv type]: If the video does not appear correctly, select a TV type (color system).
• [TV display]: Select a picture format to fit the TV screen.
• [HDMI video]: Select the resolution of video signal that is output from HDMI OUT (ARC) on your SoundStage. To enjoy the selected resolution, make sure that your TV supports the selected resolution.
• [HDMI Deep Color]: Recreate the natural world on your TV screen by displaying vivid images using billion colors. Your SoundStage must be connected to a Deep Color enabled TV through an HDMI cable.
  • [Picture settings]: Select pre defined color settings for the video display.
• [Watch 3D video]: Set HDMI video to support 3D or 2D video.

Note

- If you change a setting, make sure that the TV supports the new setting.

Audio settings

1 Press
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [Audio], and then press OK.

4 Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change:

• [Night mode]: For quiet listening, decrease the volume of loud sounds on your SoundStage. Night mode is only available in DVDs and Blu-ray discs with Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby True HD soundtracks.
• [HDMI Audio]: Set the HDMI audio output from your TV, or disable HDMI audio output from the TV.
• [Default sound settings]: Restore the equalizer settings of all the sound modes to the default values.

Parental control settings

1 Press
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [Preference], and then press OK.
4 Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change:

• [Change Password]: Set or change your password for parental control access. If you do not have a password or have forgotten your password, enter 0000.
• [Parental control]: Restrict access to discs that are recorded with age ratings. To play all discs, irrespective of the ratings, select 8 or [Off].

Display settings

1 Press
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [Preference], and then press OK.
4 Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change:

- [Auto subtitle shift]: Enable or disable automatic repositioning of subtitles on TVs that support this feature.

• [Display panel]: Set the brightness of the SoundStage front panel display.
- [VCD PBC]: Enable or disable the content menu navigation of VCD and SVCD discs with Play Back Control feature.

Energy saving settings

1 Press
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [Preference], and then press OK.
4 Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change:

• [Screen saver]: Switch the SoundStage to screen saver mode after 10 minutes of inactivity.
• [Auto standby]: Switch the SoundStage to standby after 18 minutes of inactivity. This timer works only when a disc or USB play is paused or stopped.
• [Sleep timer]: Set the duration of the sleep timer so that the SoundStage is switched to standby after the specified period.

Speaker settings

1 Press
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [Advanced], and then press OK.
4 Press the Navigation buttons and OK to select and change:

- [Enhanced audio]: Select [On] to enable audio post processing at the speaker and enable karaoke settings (if your product supports Karaoke). To play the original audio of the disc, select [Off].

Tip

- Enable audio post processing before you select a predefined sound mode (see 'Sound mode' on page 22).

1 Press
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [Advanced] > [Restore default settings], and then press OK.
4 Select [OK], and then press OK to confirm.

Your SoundStage is reset to its default settings except for some settings such as parental control and DivX VOD registration code.

7 Update software

Philips continually tries to improve its products. To get the best features and support, update your SoundStage with the latest software.

Compare the version of your current software with the latest version on www.philips.com/support. If the current version is lower than the latest version available on the Philips support website, upgrade your SoundStage with the latest software.

Caution

- Do not install a lower version of software than the current version installed on your product. Philips is not liable for problems caused due to software downgrade.

Check software version

Check the version of the current software installed on your SoundStage.

1 Press
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [Advanced] > [Version information]. → The software version is displayed.

Update software through USB

What you need

• A USB flash drive that is FAT or NTFS-formatted, with at least 256MB of memory. Do not use a USB hard drive.
  • A computer with Internet access.
• An archive utility that supports the ZIP file format.

Step 1: Download the latest software

1 Connect a USB flash drive to your computer.
2 In your web browser, go to www.philips.com/support.
3 At the Philips Support website, find your product and locate the Software and drivers.
→ The software update is available as a zip file.
4 Save the zip file in the root directory of your USB flash drive.
5 Use the archive utility to extract the software update file in the root directory. → The files are extracted under the UPG_ALL folder of your USB flash drive.
6 Disconnect the USB flash drive from your computer.

Step 2: Update the software

Caution

- Do not switch off the SoundStage or remove the USB flash drive during the update.

1 Connect the USB flash drive containing the downloaded file to your SoundStage. • Make sure that the disc compartment is closed and no disc inside.

2 Press

3 Select [Setup], and then press OK.

4 Select [Advanced] > [Software update] > [USB].

5 Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the update. → Update process takes about 5 minutes to complete.

Update software through the Internet

1 Connect your SoundStage to a home network with a high-speed Internet access. (see 'Connect and set up' on page 8)
2 Press
3 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
4 Select [Advanced] > [Software update] > [Network].

If an upgrade media is detected, you are prompted to start or cancel the update.
→ Downloading of the upgrading file may take long, depending on your home network condition.

5 Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the update.

→ Update process takes about 5 minutes to complete.
Once complete, the SoundStage automatically switches off and restarts. If it does not, disconnect the power cord for a few seconds and then reconnect it.

8 Product specifications

Note

- Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Region codes

The type plate on the back or bottom of the SoundStage shows which regions it supports.

Country	DVD		BD
Europe, United Kingdom
Asia Pacific, Taiwan, Korea
Latin America
Australia, New Zealand
Russia, India

Media formats

- AVCHD, BD, BD-R/ BD-RE, BD-Video, DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW, Audio CD, Video CD/SVCD, Picture files, MP3 media, WMA media, DivX Plus HD media, USB storage device

File formats

- Audio:

- .aac, .mka, .mp3, .wma, .wav, .mp4, .m4a, .flac, .ogg

• .ra (Available only in Asia Pacific and China)

- Video:

- .avi, .divx, .mp4, .m4v, .mkv, .asf, .wmv, .m2ts, .mpg, .mpeg, .flv, .3gp

- .rmvb, .rm, .rv (Available only in Asia Pacific and China)

• Picture: .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe, .gif, .png

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP

• Bluetooth version: 2.1 + EDR

Audio formats

Your SoundStage supports the following audio files.

(. ra files are supported only in Asia Pacific and China)

Extension	Container	Audio codec	Bit rate
.mp3 MP3 MP3 Upto 320 kbps
.wma ASF WMA Upto 192 kbps
.aac AAC AAC, HE-AAC			Upto 192 kbps
.wav WAV PCM			27.648 Mbps
.m4a MKV AAC			192 kbps
.mka MKA PCM			27.648 Mbps
		Dolby Digital	640 kbps
		DTS core	1.54 Mbps
		MPEG 912 kbps
		MP3 Upto 320 kbps
		WMA Upto 192 kbps
		AAC, HE-AAC	Upto 192 kbps
.ra RM AAC, HE-AAC			Upto 192 kbps
		Cook	96469 bps

Extension	Container	Audio codec	Bit rate
.flac	FLAC	FLAC	Upto 24 bps
.ogg	OGG	Vorbis	Variable bit rate, maximum block size 4096
		MP3 Upto 320 kbps

Video formats

If you have a high definition TV, your SoundStage allows you to play your video files with:

• Resolution: 1920 × 1080 pixels at
• Frame rate: 6 \~ 30 frames per second.

.avi files in AVI container

Audio codec	Video codec	Bit rate
PCM, Dolby	DivX 3.11,	10 Mbps max
Digital, DTS	DivX 4.x,
core, MP3,	DivX 5.x,
WMA	DivX 6.x
	MPEG 1, MPEG 2	40 Mbps
	MPEG 4 SP / ASP	38.4 Mbps
	H.264/AVC upto HiP@4.2	25 Mbps
	WMV9	45 Mbps

.divx files in AVI container

Audio codec	Video codec	Bit rate
PCM, Dolby	DivX 3.11,	10 Mbps max
Digital, MP3,	DivX 4.x,
WMA	DivX 5.x,
	DivX 6.x

.mp4 or .m4v files in MP4 container

Audio codec	Video codec	Bit rate
Dolby Digital, MPEG, MP3, AAC, HE- AAC, Dolby Digital Plus	MPEG 1, MPEG 2	40 Mbps

Audio codec Video codec Bit rate
MPEG 4 ASP 38.4 Mbps
H.264/AVC	25 Mbps
HiP@4.2

.mkv files in MKV container

Audio codec Video codec Bit rate
PCM, Dolby Digital, DTScore, MPEG,MP3, WMA,AAC, HE-AAC, DolbyDigital Plus	DivX Plus HD 30 Mbps
MPEG 1,MPEG 2	40 Mbps
MPEG 4 ASP 38.4 Mbps
H.264/AVCHiP@4.2	25 Mbps
WMV9 45 Mbps

.m2ts files in MKV container

Audio codec Video codec Bit rate
PCM, Dolby	MPEG 1,	40 Mbps
Digital, DTS	MPEG 2
core, MPEG,
MP3, WMA,
AAC, HE-
AAC, Dolby
Digital Plus
MPEG 4 ASP 38.4 Mbps
H.264/AVC	HiP@4.2	25 Mbps
WMV9 45 Mbps

.asf files in ASF container

Audio codec Video codec Bit rate
Dolby Digital, MP3, WMA, Dolby Digital Plus	MPEG 4 ASP 38.4 Mbps
	H.264/AVC 25 Mbps HiP@4.2
	WMV9 45 Mbps

.mpg and .mpeg files in PS container

Audio codec	Video codec	Bit rate
PCM, DTS	MPEG 1,	40 Mbps
core, MPEG, MP3	MPEG 2

.flv files in FLV container

Audio codec Video codec Bit rate
MP3, AAC H.264/AVC upto HiP@4.2	25 Mbps
H.263 38.4 Mbps

.3gp files in 3GP container

Audio codec Video codec Bit rate
AAC, HE-AAC	MPEG 4 ASP 38.4 Mbps
H.264/AVC	25 Mbps max upto HiP@4.2

.rm, .rv, and .rmvb files in RM container (Available only in Asia Pacific and China)

Audio codec Video codec Bit rate

AAC, COOK RV30, RV40 40 Mbps

Amplifier

• Total output power: 80W RMS (10% THD)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz / ±3 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio: > 65 dB (CCIR) / (A-weighted)
- Input sensitivity:

- AUX: 2V rms

• AUDIO IN: 1 V rms

Video

• Signal system: PAL / NTSC
- HDMI output: 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p24

Audio

• S/PDIF Digital audio input:

• Coaxial: IEC 60958-3

- Optical: TOSLINK

- Sampling frequency:

• MP3: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

• WMA: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

- Constant bit rate:

• MP3: 32 kbps - 320 kbps

• WMA: 48 kbps - 192 kbps

Radio

- Tuning range:

• Europe/Russia/China: FM 87.5-108 MHz (50 kHz)

• Asia Pacific/Latin America: FM 87.5-108 MHz (50/100 kHz)

• Signal-to-noise ratio: FM 50 dB

• Frequency response: FM 180 Hz-12.5 kHz / ±3 dB

USB

• Compatibility: Hi-Speed USB (2.0)

• Class support: USB Mass Storage Class (MSC)

• File system: FAT16, FAT32, NTFS

- USB port: 5V, 1A

Main unit

• Power supply: 110-240 V\~, 50/60 Hz

• Power consumption: 40 W

- Standby power consumption: ≤ 0.5 W

• Dimensions (W × H × D): 701 × 70 × 317 mm

- Weight: 6.8 kg

- Operating temperature and humidity: 0°C to 45°C, 5% to 90% humidity for all climates

- Storage temperature and humidity: -40°C to 70°C, 5% to 95%

Speakers

• Output power: 2 × 20 W RMS (10% THD)

• Speaker impedance: 4 ohm

- Speaker drivers: 2 × racetrack (1.5" × 5") + 2 × 1" tweeter

Subwoofer

• Output power: 40 W RMS (10% THD)

- Impedance: 4 ohm

- Speaker drivers: 105mm (4") woofer

Remote control batteries

- 2 × AAA-R03-1.5 V

Laser

- Laser Type (Diode): InGaN/AlGaN (BD), AlGaInP (DVD/CD)

- Wave length: 405 ±7 nm (BD), 660 ±10 nm (DVD), 785 ±10 nm (CD)

- Output power (Max. ratings): 20 mW (BD), 6 mW (DVD), 7 mW (CD)

Standby information

- When the product remains inactive for 18 minutes, it automatically switches to standby or networked standby.

- The power consumption in standby or networked standby is less than 0.5W.

- To deactivate Bluetooth connection, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the remote control.

- To activate Bluetooth connection, enable Bluetooth connection on your Bluetooth device, or enable Bluetooth connection via the NFC tag (if available).

9 Troubleshooting

Warning

- Risk of electric shock. Never remove the casing of the product.

To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the product yourself.

If you have problems using this product, check the following points before you request service. If you still have a problem, get support at www.philips.com/support.

Main unit

The buttons on the SoundStage do not work.

• Disconnect the SoundStage from the power supply for a few minutes, then reconnect.
• Make sure that the touch buttons surface is not in contact with any conductive material, like water drop, metal, etc.

Picture

No picture.

- Make sure that the TV is switched to the correct source for the SoundStage.

No picture on a TV connected through HDMI.

• Make sure that you use a High Speed HDMI cable to connect the SoundStage and TV. Some Standard HDMI cables do not display properly for some images, 3D video, or Deep Color.
• Make sure that the HDMI cable is not faulty. If it is faulty, replace it with a new cable.
• Press and then 731 on the remote control to restore the default picture resolution.
• Change the HDMI video setting, or wait for 10 seconds for auto recovery (see 'Picture and video settings' on page 24).

Disc does not play high-definition video.

• Make sure that the disc contains high-definition video.
• Make sure that the TV supports high-definition video.
• Use an HDMI cable to connect to the TV.

Sound

No sound from SoundStage.

• Connect the audio cable from your SoundStage to your TV or other devices. However, you do not need a separate audio connection when the SoundStage and TV are connected through an HDMI ARC connection.
• Set up the audio for the connected device (see 'Set up the audio' on page 11).
• Reset your SoundStage to its factory settings (see 'Restore default settings' on page 25), and then switch it off and switch on again.
• On your SoundStage, press SOURCE repeatedly to select the correct audio input.

Distorted sound or echo.

- If you play audio from the TV through the SoundStage, make sure that the TV is muted.

Audio and video are not synchronized.

• 1) Press . ttt
2) Press the Navigation buttons (left/right) to select [Audio sync], and then press OK.
3) Press the Navigation buttons (up/down) to synchronize the audio with the video.

Play

Cannot play a disc.

• Clean the disc.

• Make sure that the SoundStage supports the type of disc (see 'Media formats' on page 27).

• Make sure that the SoundStage supports the region code of disc (see 'Region codes' on page 27).

• If the disc is a DVD±RW or DVD±R disc, make sure that it is finalized.

Cannot play a DivX file.

• Make sure that the DivX file is encoded according to the 'Home Theater Profile' with the DivX encoder.
  • Make sure that the DivX file is complete.

DivX do not display correctly.

• Make sure that the subtitle file name is the same as the movie file name.
• Select the correct character set:
  1) Press OPTIONS.
  2) Select [Character set].
  3) Select the supported character set.
  4) Press OK.

Cannot read the contents of a USB storage device.

• Make sure that the format of the USB storage device is compatible with the SoundStage.
• Make sure that the file system on the USB storage device is supported by the SoundStage.

'No entry' or 'x' sign appears on the TV.

• The operation is not possible.

EasyLink does not work.

• Make sure that the SoundStage is connected to a Philips brand EasyLink TV, and the EasyLink option is turned on.
• For TVs from different manufacturers, the HDMI CEC could be called differently. Check the TV user manual on how to enable it.

When you switch on the TV, the SoundStage automatically switches on.

- This behavior is normal when you are using Philips EasyLink (HDMI-CEC). To make the SoundStage work independently, switch off EasyLink.

Cannot access BD-Live features.

• Make sure that the SoundStage is connected to the network.
• Make sure that the network is set up.
• Make sure that the Blu-ray disc supports BD-Live features.
- Clear memory storage (see 'BD-Live on Blu-ray' on page 14).

My 3D video played in 2D mode.

• Make sure that your SoundStage is connected to a 3D TV through an HDMI cable.
• Make sure that the disc is a Blu-ray 3D disc, and the Blu-ray 3D video option is on (see 'BD-Live on Blu-ray' on page 14).

TV screen is black when you play a Blu-ray 3D video or a DivX copy protected video.

• Make sure that the SoundStage is connected to the TV through an HDMI cable.
• Switch to the correct HDMI source on the TV.

Cannot download video from an online video store.

• Make sure that your SoundStage is connected to the TV through an HDMI cable.
• Make sure that the USB storage device is formatted, has enough memory to download the video.
• Make sure that you have paid for the video, and it is within the rental period.
• Make sure that the network connection is good.
• Visit the video store website for more information.

Bluetooth

A device cannot connect with the SoundStage.

- The device does not support the compatible profiles required for the SoundStage.

• You have not enabled the Bluetooth function of the device. See the user manual of the device on how to enable the function.
• The device is not correctly connected. Connect the device correctly (see 'Play audio through Bluetooth' on page 14).
• The SoundStage is already connected with another Bluetooth device. Disconnect the connected device, then try again.

Quality of audio play from a connected Bluetooth device is poor.

- The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the SoundStage, or remove any obstacle between the device and the SoundStage.

The connected Bluetooth device connects and disconnects constantly.

• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the SoundStage, or remove any obstacle between the device and the SoundStage.
• Turn off Wi-Fi function on the Bluetooth device to avoid interference.
• For some Bluetooth, the Bluetooth connection can be deactivated automatically to save power. This does not indicate any malfunction of the SoundStage.

10 Notice

This section contains the legal and trademark notices.

Copyright

Be responsible Respect copyrights

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.

This product incorporates proprietary technology under license from Verance Corporation and is protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending as well as copyright and trade secret protection for certain aspects of such technology. Cinavia is a trademark of Verance Corporation. Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation. All rights reserved by Verance. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Cinavia notice

This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted. More information about Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer Information Center at http://www.cinavia.com. To request additional information about Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with your mailing address to: Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.

Open source software

Philips Electronics Singapore hereby offers to deliver, upon request, a copy of the complete corresponding source code for the copyrighted open source software packages used in this product for which such delivery is requested by the respective licenses. This offer is valid up to three years after product purchase to anyone in receipt of this information. To obtain source code, please send your request in English with product type to [e-mail]. If you prefer not to use email or if you do not receive confirmation receipt within 2 weeks after mailing to this email address, please write in English to “Open Source Team, Philips Intellectual Property & Standards, P.O. Box 220, 5600 AE Eindhoven, The Netherlands”. If you do not receive timely confirmation of your letter, please email to the email address above. The texts of the licenses and acknowledgements for open source software used in this product are included on a separate leaflet.

Compliance

C€0560

This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. Hereby, Philips Consumer Lifestyle, declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You can find the Declaration of Conformity on www.p4c.philips.com.

11 Language code

Abkhazian	6566
Afar	6565
Afrikaans	6570
Amharic	6577
Arabic	6582
Armenian	7289
Assamese	6583
Avestan	6569
Aymara	6589
Azerhaijani	6590
Bahasa Melayu	7783
Bashkir	6665
Belarusian	6669
Bengali	6678
Bihari	6672
Bislama	6673
Bokmål, Norwegian	7866
Bosanski	6683
Brezhoneg	6682
Bulgarian	6671
Burmese	7789
Castellano, Español	6983
Catalán	6765
Chamorro		6772
Chechen	6769
Chewa; Chichewa; Nyanja	7889
中文	9072
Chuang; Zhuang	9065
Church Slavic; Slavonic	6785
Chuvash	6786
Corsican	6779
Česky		6783
Dansk	6865
Deutsch	6869
Dzongkha	6890
English	6978
Esperanto	6979
Estonian	6984
Euskara	6985
Ελληνικά	6976
Faroese	7079
Français	7082
Frysk	7089
Fijian	7074
Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic	7168
Gallegan	7176
Georgian	7565
Gikuyu; Kikuyu		7573
Guarani	7178
Gujarati	7185
Hausa	7265
Herero	7290
Hindi	7273
Hiri Motu	7279
Hrwatski	6779
Ido	7379
Interlingua (International)	7365
Interlingue	7365
Inuktitut	7385

Inupiaq	7375
Irish	7165
Íslenska	7383
Italiano	7384
Ivrit	7269
Japanese	7465
Javanese	7486
Kalaallisut		7576
Kannada	7578
Kashmiri	7583
Kazakh	7575
Kernewek	7587
Khmer	7577
Kinyarwanda		8287
Kirghiz	7589
Komi	7586
Korean	7579
Kuanyama; Kwanyama		7574
Kurdish	7585
Lao	7679
Latina	7665
Latvian	7686
Letzeburgesch;		7666
Limburgan; Limburger		7673
Lingala	7678
Lithuanian		7684
Luxembourgish;		7666
Macedonian	7775
Malagasy	7771
Magyar	7285
Malayalam	7776
Maltese	7784
Manx	7186
Maori	7773
Marathi	7782
Marshallese	7772
Moldavian	7779
Mongolian		7778
Nauru	7865
Navaho; Navajo		7886
Ndebele, North		7868
Ndebele, South		7882
Ndonga	7871
Nederlands	7876
Nepali		7869
Norsk	7879
Northern Sami		8369
North Ndebele		7868
Norwegian Nynorsk;		7878
Occitan; Provencal		7967
Old Bulgarian; Old Slavonic		6785
Oriya	7982
Oromo	7977
Ossetian; Ossetic		7983
Pali	8073
Panjabi	8065
Persian	7065
Polski	8076
Português	8084

Pushto	8083
Russian	8285
Quechua	8185
Raeto-Romance		8277
Romanian	8279
Rundi	8278
Samoan	8377
Sango	8371
Sanskrit	8365
Sardinian	8367
Serbian	8382
Shona	8378
Shqip	8381
Sindhi	8368
Sinhalese	8373
Slovensky	8373
Slovenian	8376
Somali	8379
Sotho; Southern		8384
South Ndebele		7882
Sundanese	8385
Suomi	7073
Swahili	8387
Swati	8383
Svenska	8386
Tagalog	8476
Tahitian	8489
Tajik	8471
Tamil	8465
Tatar	8484
Telugu	8469
Thai	8472
Tibetan	6679
Tigrinya	8473
Tonga (Tonga Islands)		8479
Tsonga	8483
Tswana	8478
Türkçe	8482
Turkmen	8475
Twi	8487
Uighur	8571
Ukrainian	8575
Urdu	8582
Uzbek	8590
Vietnamese	8673
Volapuk	8679
Walloon	8765
Welsh	6789
Wolof	8779
Xhosa	8872
Yiddish	8973
Yoruba	8979
Zulu	9085

12 Index

2

2nd audio language 13

2nd subtitle language 13

3

3D safety 3

A

advanced settings 25

amplifier 29

audio from other devices 9

audio language 23

audio options 16

audio post processing 25

audio settings 24

auto standby 25

auto subtitle shift 24

auto volume 23

B

batteries 30

BD-Live 14

Bonus View 13

brightness 24

C

change password 24

clear BD-Live memory 14

control buttons (disc) 13

control buttons (USB) 13

D

deep color 24

default settings 25

disc language 23

disc menu 23

display panel 24

disposal 3

E

eject disc 4

enhanced audio 25

environment 3

F

factory settings 25

file formats 28

H

HDMI audio 24

home network 11

|

internet 11

L

language code 35

M

main unit 4

media formats 27

menu language 23

musical slideshows 17

N

network 11

night mode 24

O

options 16

P

parental control 24

PBC (play back control) 24

picture options 17

picture resolution 24

picture settings 24

picture-in-picture 13

play USB storage device 16

power settings 25

predefined sound mode 22

R

recycling 3

remote control 4

repeat 16

S

shuffle 16

sleep timer 25

slide animation 17

Smart TV 19

sound 22

speaker specifications 27

subtitle language 23

subtitle position 24

surround sound 22

synchronize picture and sound 13

T

troubleshooting (picture) 31

troubleshooting (play) 31

troubleshooting (sound) 31

tuning grid 18

U

update software (through Internet) 27

USB storage device 16

V

VCD 24

video connection (composite video) 9

video formats 29

video options 16

video settings 24

W

wired network 11

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2.0+Digital Out

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