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产品中有害物质的名称及含量
Names and Contents of Hazardous Substances
部件名称
Name of the parts
有害物质
Hazardous Substance
铅
(Pb)
汞
(Hg)
镉
(Cd)
六价铬
(Cr (VI))
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)
Housing
外壳 O O O O O O
DVD loader
DVD 光盒 X O O O O O
Loudspeakers
喇叭单元 O O O O O O
PWBs
电路板组件 X O O O O O
Accessories (Remote
control & cables)
附件（遥控器，
电源线，连接线）
X O O O O O
Batteries in Remote
Control (ZnC)
遥控器电池
X O O O O O
本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。
The table is formulated according to SJ/T 11364.
O：
表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。
O： Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials
for this part is below the limit requirement in GB/T 26572.
×：
表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求。
×： Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous
materials used for this part is above the limit requirement in GB/T 26572.
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环保使用期限 Environmental Protection Use Period
此标识指期限（十年），电子电气产品中的有害物质在正常使用的条件下不会发生外泄或突变，
用户使用该电子电气产品不会对环境造成严重污染或对其人身、财产造成严重损害的期限。
This logo refers to the period (10 years) during which the hazardous substances in electronic
and electrical products will not leak or mutate so that the use of these [substances] will not
result in any severe environmental pollution, any bodily injury or damage to any assets.
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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 5
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 les 15
USB storage devices 16
Audio, video, and picture options 16
Radio 17
MP3 player 18
Voole 18
Browse PC through DLNA 19
Karaoke 21
Choose sound 21
6 Change settings 22
Language settings 22
Picture and video settings 23
Audio settings 23
Parental control settings 23
Display settings 23
Energy saving settings 24
Speaker settings 24
Restore default settings 24
7 Update software 25
Check software version 25
Update software through USB 25
Update software through the Internet 26
8 Productspecications 26
9 Troubleshooting 29
10 Notice 32
Copyright 32
Open source software 32
11 Language code 33
12 Index 34
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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
Riskofelectricshockorre!
• 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 ames 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, re 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.
Riskofshortcircuitorre!
• 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.
Riskofoverheating!
• Never install this product in a conned
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.
Riskofcontamination!
• 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.
Riskofswallowingbatteries!
• 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.
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• 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.
Use this product in the areas of an altitude of
no more than 2000 meters only.
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 microber 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.
Never dispose of your product with other
household waste. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products and batteries.
The correct disposal of these products helps
prevent potentially negative consequences on
the environment and human health.
Your product contains batteries, which cannot
be disposed of with normal household waste.
Please inform yourself about the local rules on
separate collection of batteries. The correct
disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially
negative consequences on the environment and
human health.
Please visit www.recycle.philips.com for
additional information on a recycling center in
your area.
3D health warning
• If you or your family has a history of
epilepsy or photosensitive seizures, consult
a medical professional before exposing
yourself to ashing 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 rst.
• 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.
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2 Your
SoundStage
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips! To fully benet from the
support that Philips offers(e.g. notication
of product software upgrade), register your
product at www.philips.com/support.
Main unit
This section includes an overview of the main
unit.
a
Switch the SoundStage on or to standby.
b SOURCE
Select an audio, video, radio source or
Bluetooth mode for the SoundStage.
c Disc compartment
d -/+
Decrease or increase volume.
e
Load or eject the disc.
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Remote control
This section includes an overview of the
remote control.
a (Standby-On)
• 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.
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b SOURCE
Select a source for the SoundStage.
c (Home)
Access the home menu.
d DISC MENU
• Switch to disc source.
• Access or exit the disc menu or pop-
up menu when you play a disc.
e 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.
f OK
Conrm an entry or selection.
g
• Return to a previous menu screen.
• In radio mode, press and hold to erase
the current preset radio stations.
h Color buttons
Select tasks or options for Blu-ray discs.
i
Load or eject the disc.
j (Play)
Start or resume play.
k / (Previous/Next)
• Skip to the previous or next track,
chapter or le.
• In radio mode, select a preset radio
station.
l / (Fast Backward / Fast Forward)
Search backwards or forward. Press
repeatedly to change the search speed.
m (Mute)
Mute or restore volume.
n +/- (Volume)
Increase or decrease volume.
o Alphanumeric buttons
Enter values or letters (using SMS style
entry).
p SUBTITLE
Select subtitle language for video.
q AUDIO
Select an audio language or channel.
r
Access or exit sound options.
s (Pause)
Pause play.
t
Stop play.
u
• Access more play options while playing
a disc or a USB storage device.
• In radio mode, set a radio station.
v TOP MENU
Access the main menu of a disc.
w
Switch to Bluetooth mode.
Connectors
This section includes an overview of the
connectors available on your SoundStage.
Rear connectors
a FM ANTENNA
Connect to the supplied FM antenna.
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b ETHERNET
Connect to the ETHERNET input on a
broadband modem or router.
c OPTICAL IN
Connect to an optical audio output on the
TV or a digital device.
d VIDEO OUT
Connect to the composite video input on
the TV.
e Power cord
f USB
• Audio, video or picture input from a
USB storage device.
• Access BD-Live.
g HDMI OUT (ARC)
Connect to the HDMI input on the TV.
h AUX IN
Connect to an analog audio output on the
TV or an analog device.
i COAXIAL IN
Connect to a coaxial audio output on the
TV or a digital device.
Side connectors
a AUDIO IN
Audio input from an MP3 player (3.5mm
jack).
b
• Audio, video or picture input from a
USB storage device.
• Access BD-Live.
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c MIC 1
Audio input from a microphone.
d MIC 2
Audio input from a microphone.
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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 at 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.
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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 identication 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.
TV
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).
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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-denition
video.
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.
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 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
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.
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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
VCR
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
'Amplier' (instead of TV speakers).
For details, see the TV user manual.
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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
"Amplier" (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 19)
• Voole (see 'Voole' on page 18)
• BD Live applications (see 'BD-Live on Blu-
ray' on page 14)
• Software update (see 'Update software
through the Internet' on page 26)
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 internet services and software updates,
make sure that the network router has
access to the Internet with high-speed
connection and is not restricted by
rewalls 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.
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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].
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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.
• [Voole]: Access Voole service.
• [browse PC]: Access the computer
content browser.
• [Setup]: Access menus to change video,
audio and other settings.
3 Press to 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.
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2 If the disc does not play automatically, press
DISC MENU to select disc source, 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 Conrm an entry or selection.
(Play) Start or resume play.
Pause play.
Stop play.
Load or eject the disc.
/ Skip to the previous or next track,
chapter or le.
/ Search fast backwards or forward.
When a video is paused, search
slow backwards or forward.
SUBTITLE Select subtitle language for video.
DISC
MENU
Access or exit the disc menu.
TOP
MENU
Access the main menu of a disc.
Access the advanced options
when you play your audio, video,
or media les (see 'Audio, video,
and picture options' on page 16).
Synchronize video and sound
If the audio and video are not synchronized,
delay the audio to match the video.
1 Press .
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 conrm.
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 3D TV
• 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 ickering, 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 .
» The options menu is displayed.
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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 USB
connector at the rear 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 les stored
on the device through your SoundStage.
What you need
• A Bluetooth device which supports
Bluetooth prole 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 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 les 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.
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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 les or music on
your NFC device.
• To break the connection, tap the
NFC device with the NFC tag on this
product again.
Datales
Your SoundStage can play pictures, audio and
video les contained in a disc or a USB storage
device. Before you play a le, check that the le
format is supported by your SoundStage (see
'File formats' on page 26).
1 Play the les 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 les, 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 le has the exact same
name as the video le. For example, if the video le is
named 'movie.avi', name the subtitle le as 'movie.srt'
or 'movie.sub'.
•Your SoundStage supports the following le 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 or RMVB/RM videos, if the
subtitles do not appear correctly, continue
the following steps to change the character
set.
3 Press .
» The options menu is displayed.
4 Select [Character set], and then select a
character set that supports the subtitle.
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Character
Set
Language
[Standard] English, Albanian, Danish,
Dutch, Finnish, French, Gaelic,
German, Italian, Kurdish (Latin),
Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish,
Swedish and Turkish
[Chinese] Simplied Chinese
[Chinese-
Traditional]
Traditional Chinese
[Korean] English and Korean
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 le systems, and complies
with the Mass Storage Class.
• A media le in one of the supported le
formats (see 'File formats' on page 26).
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 le, 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 les from a disc or a USB
storage device.
Audio options
While playing audio, repeat an audio track, a
disc, or a folder.
1 Press repeatedly to cycle through the
following functions:
• Repeat the current track or le.
• 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 .
» 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.
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• [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 specic 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 specic title.
• [Chapters]: Select a specic chapter.
• [Karaoke]: Change the karaoke
settings.
• [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 predened
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 .
» 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 predened
color setting.
• [Repeat]: Repeat a selected folder.
Musical slideshow
If the picture and audio les 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 , 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 29).
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.
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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 SOURCE repeatedly to select 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 select or to
change radio stations.
Play buttons
Button Action
/
or
Alphanumeric
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.
Press and hold to erase the
preset radio station.
Manual:
1) Press .
2) Press / to select your
preset.
3) Press again to store the
radio station.
Automatic: Press and hold for
three seconds to reinstall the
radio stations.
SUBTITLE /
AUDIO
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 SOURCE repeatedly to select radio
source.
2 Press .
3 Press and hold to toggle between
50 kHz or 100 kHz.
MP3 player
Connect a MP3 player to play audio les.
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 les.
Voole
With this player connected to the Internet, you
can stream movies and TV episodes.
1 Connect the SoundStage to the Internet
(see 'Set up the wired network' on page
12).
2 Press .
3 Select [Voole], and press OK.
» The default Voole page is displayed on
the TV screen.
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4 Use the remote control to navigate and
select options.
• To exit Voole, press .
Button Action
Select an item on the video playlist.
OK Conrm an entry or selection.
Start or resume play.
Pause play.
Stop play.
/ Skip backward or forward during
video play.
Browse PC through DLNA
Access and play the pictures, audio and video
les 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 les. 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 19)
• Windows Media Player 12 (see
'Microsoft Windows Media Player 12'
on page 20)
• Twonky Media for Mac (see 'Macintosh
OS X Twonky Media (v4.4.2)' on page
20)
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 rst 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.
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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.
PlaylesfromyourPC
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 le, and then press OK.
• Some media les may not play
due to compatibility issues. Check
the le formats supported by your
SoundStage.
5 Press the play buttons to control play (see
'Play buttons' on page 13).
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Karaoke
Play a Karaoke disc on your SoundStage and
sing along with the music.
What you need
• A Karaoke microphone.
• Karaoke discs.
Note
•To prevent loud feedback or unexpected noise, turn
the microphone volume to the minimum before you
connect the microphone to your SoundStage.
Play karaoke music
1 While playing a karaoke disc, press .
» The options menu is displayed.
2 Press the Navigation buttons to select
[Karaoke], and then press OK.
» The karaoke setup menu is displayed.
3 Press the Navigation buttons (up/down)
and OK to change the following settings:
• [Microphone]: Turn the microphone
on or off.
• [Microphone volume]: Change the
microphone volume.
• [Echo]: Change the echo level.
• [Key]: Change the pitch to match your
voice.
• [Vocal support]: Select an audio mode,
or turn the vocal on or off.
Choose sound
This section helps you choose the ideal sound
for your video or music.
1 Press .
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.
[Auto
volume]
Reduce sudden changes in
volume, for example, during TV
commercials.
3 Select an option, and then press OK.
4 Press 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 .
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 conrm.
Sound mode
Select predened 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 24).
2 Press .
3 Select [Sound], and then press OK.
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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 conrm.
Equalizer
Change the high frequency (treble), mid
frequency (mid), and low frequency (bass)
settings of the SoundStage.
1 Press .
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 conrm.
Auto volume
Turn on auto volume to reduce sudden changes
in volume, for example, during TV commercials.
1 Press .
2 Select [Auto volume], and then press OK.
3 Press the Navigation buttons (up/down)
to select [On] or [Off].
4 Press OK to conrm.
6 Change settings
The SoundStage settings are already congured
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 . 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.
• [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 33).
•If you select a language that is not available on a disc,
the SoundStage uses the default language of the disc.
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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
t 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 dened
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 an audio format on
HDMI output.
• [Default sound settings]: Restore
the equalizer settings of all the sound
modes to the default values.
• [Karaoke]: Set the karaoke settings.
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.
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• [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 30 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 specied
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
predened sound mode (see 'Sound mode' on page
21).
Restore default settings
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
conrm.
» Your SoundStage is reset to its default
settings except for some settings such
as parental control and DivX VOD
registration code.
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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 ash 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 le
format.
Step 1: Download the latest software
1 Connect a USB ash drive to your
computer.
2 In your web browser, go to
www.philips.com/support.
3 At the Philips Support website, nd your
product and locate the Software and
drivers.
» The software update is available as a
zip le.
4 Save the zip le in the root directory of
your USB ash drive.
5 Use the archive utility to extract the
software update le in the root directory.
» The les are extracted under the UPG
folder of your USB ash drive.
6 Disconnect the USB ash drive from your
computer.
Step 2: Update the software
Caution
•Do not switch off the SoundStage or remove the USB
ash drive during the update.
1 Connect the USB ash drive containing the
downloaded le 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
conrm the update.
» Update process takes about 5 minutes
to complete.
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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 le may
take long, depending on your home
network condition.
5 Follow the onscreen instructions to
conrm 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
•Specications 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.
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 les, MP3 media,
WMA media, DivX Plus HD media, USB
storage device
File formats
• Audio:
• .aac, .mka, .mp3, .wma, .wav, .m4a, .ac,
.ogg, .ra
• Video:
• .avi, .divx, .mp4, .m4v, .ts, .mov, .mkv,
.m2ts, .mpg, .mpeg, .3gp, .rmvb, .rm, .rv
• Picture: .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .webp
Bluetooth
•Bluetooth proles: A2DP, AVRCP
•Bluetooth version: 2.1 + EDR
Country DVD BD
China
CC
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Audio formats
Your SoundStage supports the following audio
les.
Exten-
sion
Con-
tainer
Audio
codec
Bit rate
.mp3 MP3 MP3 Up to 320 kbps
.wma ASF WMA Up to 192 kbps
WMA Pro Up to 768kbps
.aac AAC AAC, HE-
AAC
Up to 192 kbps
.wav WAV PCM 27.648 Mbps
.m4a MKV AAC 192 kbps
ALAC Up to 192kHz
sampling rate
.mka MKA PCM 27.648 Mbps
AC-3 640kbps
DTS core 1.54 Mbps
MPEG 912 kbps
MP3 Up to 320 kbps
WMA Up to 192 kbps
WMA Pro Up to 768kbps
AAC, HE-
AAC
Up to 192 kbps
.ac FLAC FLAC Up to 24 bit per
sample
.ra RM AAC, HE-
AAC
Up to 192 kbps
RM COOK 96469 bps
.ogg OGG Vorbis Variable bit rate,
maximum block
size 4096
FLAC Up to 192kHz
sampling rate
OGGPCM No limitation
MP3 Upto 320 kbps
Video formats
If you have a high denition TV, your SoundStage
allows you to play your video les with:
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels at
• Frame rate: 6 ~ 30 frames per second.
.avilesinAVIcontainer(or.tslesinTS
container)
Audio codec Video codec Bit rate
PCM, AC-3,
DTS core,
MP3, WMA,
DD+
DivX 3.11,
DivX 4.x,
DivX 5.x,
DivX 6.x
10 Mbps max
MPEG 1,
MPEG 2
40 Mbps
MPEG 4 SP /
ASP
38.4 Mbps
H.264/AVC up
to HiP@5.1
25 Mbps
WMV9 45 Mbps
.divxlesinAVIcontainer
Audio codec Video codec Bit rate
PCM, AC-3,
DTS core,
MP3, WMA,
DD+
DivX 3.11,
DivX 4.x,
DivX 5.x,
DivX 6.x
10 Mbps max
.mp4or.m4vlesinMP4container
Audio codec Video codec Bit rate
AC-3, MPEG,
MP3, AAC,
HE-AAC,
DD+
MPEG 1,
MPEG 2
40 Mbps
MPEG 4 ASP 38.4 Mbps
H.264/AVC up
to HiP@5.1
25 Mbps
.movlesinMOVcontainer
Audio codec Video codec Bit rate
AC-3, MPEG,
MP3, AAC,
HE-AAC
MPEG 1,
MPEG 2
40 Mbps
MPEG 4 ASP 38.4 Mbps
H.264/AVC up
to HiP@5.1
25 Mbps
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.mkvlesinMKVcontainer
Audio codec Video codec Bit rate
PCM, AC-3,
DTS core,
MPEG, MP3,
WMA, AAC,
HE-AAC,
DD+, FLAC
DivX Plus HD 30 Mbps
MPEG 1,
MPEG 2
40 Mbps
MPEG 4 ASP 38.4 Mbps
H.264/AVC up
to HiP@5.1
25 Mbps
WMV9 45 Mbps
.m2tslesinMKVcontainer
Audio codec Video codec Bit rate
PCM, AC-3,
DTS core,
MPEG, MP3,
WMA, AAC,
HE-AAC,
DD+
MPEG 1,
MPEG 2
40 Mbps
MPEG 4 ASP 38.4 Mbps
H.264/AVC up
to HiP@5.1
25 Mbps
WMV9 45 Mbps
.mpgand.mpeglesinPScontainer
Audio codec Video codec Bit rate
PCM, DTS
core, MPEG,
MP3
MPEG 1,
MPEG 2
40 Mbps
.3gplesin3GPcontainer
Audio codec Video codec Bit rate
AAC, HE-
AAC
MPEG 4 ASP 38.4 Mbps
H.264/AVC up
to HiP@5.1
25 Mbps max
.rm,.rv,and.rmvblesinRMcontainer
Audio codec Video codec Bit rate
AAC, COOK RV30, RV40 40 Mbps
Amplier
• 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: 2 V 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 Pacic/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
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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 (WxHxD):
701 x 78 x 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 x 20 W RMS (10% THD)
• Speaker impedance: 4 ohm
• Speaker drivers: 2 x racetrack (1.5" x 5") +
2 x 1" tweeter
Subwoofer
• Output power: 40 W RMS (10% THD)
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Speaker drivers: 105mm (4") woofer
Remote control batteries
• 2 x AAA-R03-1.5 V
Laser
• Laser Type (Diode): InGaN/AIGaN (BD),
AIGaInP (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)
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 23).
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Discdoesnotplayhigh-denitionvideo.
• Make sure that the disc contains high-
denition video.
• Make sure that the TV supports high-
denition 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 24), 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 .
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 26).
• Make sure that the SoundStage supports
the region code of disc (see 'Region codes'
on page 26).
• If the disc is a DVD±RW or DVD±R disc,
make sure that it is nalized.
CannotplayaDivXle.
• Make sure that the DivX le is encoded
according to the 'Home Theater Prole'
with the DivX encoder.
• Make sure that the DivX le is complete.
DivX or RMVB/RM subtitles do not display
correctly.
• Make sure that the subtitle le name is the
same as the movie le name.
• Select the correct character set:
1) Press .
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 le 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 theTV 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.
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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.
Bluetooth
A device cannot connect with the SoundStage.
• The device does not support the
compatible proles 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.
Network
Voole does not work.
• Make sure that the network is correctly
connected (see 'Set up the wired network'
on page 12).
• Check the router connection (refer to the
user manual for the router).
Browse PC and Voole work slowly.
• You need a high speed Internet connection
for your router.
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10 Notice
This section contains the legal and trademark
notices.
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.
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-
2013 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 lm 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 open.source@philips.com. If you prefer not
to use email or if you do not receive conrmation
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 conrmation 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 leaet.
RMVB end user agreement
Notes to End User:
By using this product with RealNetworks
software and services, the end user agrees to
the following terms of REALNETWORKS, INC:
• End User may only use the software for
private, non-commercial use in accordance
with the terms of RealNetworks EULA .
• End User is not allowed to modify, translate,
reverse engineer, decompile, dissemble or
use other means to discover the source
code or otherwise replicate the functionality
of the Real Format Client Code, except to
the extent that this restriction is expressly
prohibited by applicable law.
• RealNetworks Inc. disclaims all warranties
and conditions other than those set forth
in this Agreement which are in lieu of
all other warranties, whether express
and implied, including but not limited to
any implied warranties or conditions of
merchantability and tness for a particular
purpose; and effectively exclude all
liability for indirect, special, incidental and
consequential damages, such as but not
limited to lost prots.
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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
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
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
To nga (Tonga Islands) 8479
Tsonga 8483
Tswana 8478
Türkçe 8482
Tu rkmen 8475
Tw i 8487
Uighur 8571
Ukrainian 8575
Urdu 8582
Uzbek 8590
Vietnamese 8673
Volapuk 8679
Walloon 8765
Welsh 6789
Wolof 8779
Xhosa 8872
Yiddish 8973
Yo ruba 8979
Zulu 9085
Ё᭛
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12 Index
2
2nd audio language 13
2nd subtitle language 13
3
3D safety 3
A
advanced settings 24
amplier 28
audio from other devices 9
audio language 22
audio options 16
audio post processing 24
audio settings 23
auto standby 24
auto subtitle shift 23
auto volume 22
B
batteries 29
BD-Live 14
Bonus View 13
brightness 23
C
change password 23
clear BD-Live memory 14
control buttons (disc) 13
control buttons (USB) 13
D
deep color 23
default settings 24
disc language 22
disc menu 22
display panel 23
E
eject disc 4
enhanced audio 24
F
factory settings 24
leformats 26
H
HDMI audio 23
home network 11
I
internet 11
L
language code 33
M
main unit 4
media formats 26
menu language 22
musical slideshows 17
N
network 11
night mode 23
O
options 16
P
parental control 23
PBC (play back control) 23
picture options 17
picture resolution 23
picture settings 23
picture-in-picture 13
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play USB storage device 16
power settings 24
predenedsoundmode 21
R
remote control 4
repeat 16
S
shufe 16
sleep timer 24
slide animation 17
sound 21
speakerspecications 26
subtitle language 22
subtitle position 23
surround sound 21
synchronize picture and sound 13
T
troubleshooting (picture) 29
troubleshooting (play) 30
troubleshooting (sound) 30
tuning grid 18
U
update software (through Internet) 26
USB storage device 16
V
VCD 23
video connection (composite video) 9
video formats 28
video options 16
video settings 23
W
wired network 12
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