Philips HTS3545/98 DVD HOMETHEATRE SYSTEM

ARC is a feature for you to enjoy the sound of the TV from your Philips Home Theatre system without connecting a second cable in between.

1. Check if your TV has the ARC HDMI port
The HDMI ARC port on the TV might be labelled differently. For details, see the user manual of the TV.

2. Make sure the HDMI cable for connecting between the product and the TV is version 1.4 or above

3. Follow the steps below to setup your device:
Connect the HDMI OUT/HDMI OUT (ARC) connection of the home theatre system to the HDMI ARC connection of the TV, using a HDMI cable of version 1.4 or above 2. Press “Home” button on the remote control on the home theatre system 3. Select “Settings” > Easylink > Easylink > On; then press 'OK' 4. Select “Settings “> Easylink > System Audio Control > On; then press 'OK' 5. Select “Settings” > Easylink > “Audio Input Mapping” to map the HTS to the ARC connection 6. Follow the on screen instruction to complete the set
4. If the setup is not successful:
On your TV, turn on HDMI-CEC operations. The settings may be different depending on different TV brands. You may need to refer to the user manual of the your TV. Some possible settings on your TV are: 2. TV Speaker setting: Menu > Setup > TV settings > Sound > Advanced > TV speakers > Auto Start 3. HDMI ARC setting: Menu > Setup > TV settings > Sound > Advanced > HDMI 1 ? ARC > On 4. EasyLink setting: Menu > Setup > TV settings > General settings > EasyLink > On 5. Upgrade your TV to its latest software. You may need to consult the manufacturer of the TV for details. 6. Upgrade your Home Theatre system to its latest software. Check whether there is any new software at the ?Software and drivers? section on the Philips Support website. 7. Power off the TV and Home Theatre system, disconnect the HDMI cable. Then re-connect everything again and power on both devices to setup again. If you are still facing the issue, please contact our Consumer support in order to provide a solution.

The correct source mode was not selected. Ensure that the selection of source mode is the same as the rear connection. Example AV1/AV2/AV3/CVI etc. Follow the steps below to find the correct viewing channel: 1. Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the player. 2. Turn on the TV. Note If connected to your VCR, make sure it is switched off or in standby mode before proceeding. 3. Select the TV?s video input channel that corresponds to the jacks connecting the player to the TV. Note: Video Input selection varies for different brands/models of TVs. Consult the user manual or manufacturer or your TV if none of the below is successful. > Press channel 2 on your TV. Then press the channel down button to locate the video input channel. (This channel is usually located between the lowest and highest TV channels.) >OR: > For some TVs, there may be a button on the TV?s remote control that accesses the video input channel labeled SOURCE, AV or SELECT. >OR: > Select the Video Input Channel* from the TV?s on-screen menu system. * The cable between the TV and the receiver may not be securely connected. Ensure the connections are securely connected. * Try another similar cable to test out if the cable is defective, replace when necessary. * If this happens when you turn on the progressive scan feature or change the HDMI video setting, wait for 15 seconds for the auto recovery or refer to user manual for turning off the feature manually.