Philips HTS3548/98 DVD Home Theater System
A visual representation of the Philips HTS3548/98 DVD Home Theater System, featuring a sleek silver DVD player unit with a digital display and control buttons, flanked by two tall, slender satellite speakers and a central speaker unit. The system is presented in a home entertainment setting.
Blast yourself away! And enjoy HDMI 1080i.
This stylish state-of-the-art full digital home entertainment system provides a theater-like audio/video experience. The ultimate in both style and performance.
Key Features
Connect and Enjoy Multiple Sources
- USB Direct: Plays photos and music directly from USB flash drives.
- MP3 Line-in: Enables music playback from portable MP3 players via a 3.5mm jack.
Play All Your Movies and Music
- DivX Ultra Certified: Offers enhanced playback of DivX videos, supporting large files with integrated subtitles, multiple audio languages, and tracks.
- Disc Compatibility: Plays CD, (S)VCD, DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R DL discs.
- Media Format Support: Plays DivX, MP3, WMA, and JPEG digital camera photos.
Bring Audio and Video to Life
- HDMI 1080i: Provides high definition video upscaling for sharper images.
- Karaoke Scoring: Adds fun to karaoke sessions with automatic performance rating and humorous feedback.
- Surround Sound: Features DTS, Dolby Digital, and Pro Logic II surround sound for an immersive audio experience.
- Video Processing: Utilizes 12-bit/108MHz video processing for sharp and natural images.
Easy Setup and Use
- Floor Standing Speakers: Offers flexibility in speaker placement.
Highlights
HDMI 1080i
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a direct digital connection that carries digital HD video and multichannel audio. It eliminates analog conversion, delivering noise-free, perfect picture and sound quality. HDMI is backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Video Interface).
USB Direct
Simply connect your USB device to the system's USB port to play digital music and photos directly. Share your favorite moments with family and friends.
MP3 Line-in
This feature uses Plug and Play technology for direct playback of MP3 content. Connect your portable MP3 player to the built-in headphone jack to enjoy the system's superb sound quality.
DivX Ultra Certified
Enjoy DivX encoded videos with DivX Ultra support. This MPEG4-based video compression technology allows for large files (movies, trailers, music videos) on media like CD-R/RW and DVD recordable discs. DivX Ultra enhances playback with integrated subtitles, multiple audio languages, and multiple tracks.
Karaoke Scoring
Enhance your karaoke sessions with Karaoke Scoring. It judges your performance, offering improvement suggestions or enabling friendly competitions. The system automatically rates your singing and provides humorous feedback based on your performance.
Plays It All (Discs)
Experience flexibility by playing virtually any disc, including CDs, (S)VCDs, DVDs, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+R DL.
Plays It All (Media)
Enjoy convenience by playing virtually any media format, including DivX, MP3s, WMA, and JPEGs. Share media files on your TV or home theater system.
Floor Standing Speakers
These speakers provide freedom of placement in your living room.
DTS, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic II
The system includes built-in DTS and Dolby Digital decoders, processing all six audio channels for a surround sound experience with natural ambience and dynamic realism. Dolby Pro Logic II extends surround processing to stereo sources.
12-bit/108MHz Video Processing
A superior 12-bit Digital-to-Analogue Converter (DAC) preserves authentic picture quality, displaying subtle shades and smoother color graduation for a vibrant, natural picture. This is particularly noticeable compared to 10-bit DACs on large screens and projectors.
Specifications
Picture/Display
- D/A converter: 12 bit, 108 MHz
- Picture enhancement: High Def (720p, 1080i), Progressive scan
Sound
- Output power (RMS): 4x125W, 2x250W
- Total Power (RMS): 1000 W
- D/A converter: 24 bit, 192 kHz
- Frequency response: 180-14000 Hz
- Signal to noise ratio: >65 dB
- Sound System: DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Prologic II, Stereo
- Sound Enhancement: Class "D" Digital Amplifier, Night Mode
- Equalizer settings: Action, Cartoon, Classic, Concert, Drama, Gaming, Jazz, Lounge, MTV, News, Party, RnB, Rock, Sports
Video Playback
- Compression formats: DivX 3.11, DivX 4.x, DivX 5.x, DivX 6.0, DivX Ultra, MPEG1, MPEG2
- Playback Media: DVD-Video, CD-R/CD-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, Video CD/SVCD
- Video disc playback system: NTSC, PAL
Audio Playback
- Compression format: MP3, WMA
- Playback Media: DVD+R/+RW, Audio CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW
- MP3 bit rates: 32-256 kbps and VBR
Still Picture Playback
- Picture Compression Format: JPEG
- Playback Media: DVD+R/+RW, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW
- Picture Enhancement: Rotate, Zoom, Flip photos, Slideshow with music playback
Tuner/Reception/Transmission
- No. of preset Audio Channels: 40
- Tuner Bands: FM, MW, AM
Connectivity
- Front / Side connections: USB, Microphone input 3.5mm jack, MP3 Line-in
- Rear Connections: HDMI output, Component Video output, S-Video out, Composite video (CVBS) output, Digital coaxial in 2x, AUX in, TV in (audio, cinch), FM Antenna, AM/MW Antenna, Easy-Fit Speaker Connectors
Power
- Power supply: 110-240V, 50/60 Hz
- Standby power consumption: < 1 W
Loudspeakers
- Satellite Speaker: 4 Floor standing pillars
- Satellite speaker drivers: 3" full range woofer
- Satellite speaker impedance: 6 ohm
- Satellite speaker freq range: 150-20000 Hz
- Center Speaker: Magnetically shielded, 3 way
- Center speaker drivers: 1 x 2" tweeter, 2 x 2.5" woofers
- Center freq range: 150-20000 Hz
- Center speaker impedance: 3 ohm
- Subwoofer driver: 8" high efficiency woofer
- Subwoofer freq range: 40-150 Hz
- Subwoofer impedance: 8 ohm
- Subwoofer type: Passive
Accessories
- Included accessories: Remote Control, 2 x AAA Batteries, CVBS video cable, MP3 Line-in cable, FM antenna, AM antenna, Power cord, Quick start guide, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leaflet
Dimensions
| Component | Dimensions (W x H x D) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Set | 435 x 55 x 310 mm | 4.04 kg |
| Surround Speaker | 95 x 1184 x 73.5 mm | 3.6 kg |
| Center Speaker | 435 x 93.5 x 67 mm | 1.45 kg |
| Subwoofer | 159.5 x 355.5 x 370 mm | 4.78 kg |
| Packaging | 924 x 584 x 420 mm | 28.8 kg (incl. Packaging) |
