Product Description

Blended with style and performance, the Philips HTS3544 Home Theater System delivers theater-like audio/video experience through its built-in DTS, Dolby Digital and Pro Logic II surround sounds. The multi-format compatibility allows it to play most file formats including MP3, WMA, JPEG and DivX digital media format. It features a docking cradle that both plays and charges iPod and GoGear media players and includes a USB Direct connectivity that displays photos and plays music directly from USB flash drives. It even incorporates the 1080i HDMI for high definition video up conversion which provides perfect picture and sound quality, completely free from noise.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12573 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Philips
• Model: HTS3544
• Dimensions: 36.40 pounds

Features

• 1000-watt home theater system with Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound
• Progressive scan player compatible with DVD, DivX, CD, Mp3, WMA, and Picture CD formats
• HDMI, S-Video, component, and composite video outputs
• Integrated dock connects and charges iPod and GoGear devices
• USB connect to play music or picture files

Amazon.com Product Description
The ultimate in both style and performance, the Philips HTS3544 Home Theater System pumps out 1000 total watts of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro-Logic II, and DTS surround-sound to deliver a truly theater-like audio/video experience. The progressive-scan DVD player upconverts to 1080i HD resolution and also plays DivX encoded media files on a variety of media formats. It also features a docking cradle that both plays and charges iPod and GoGear media players, as well as USB Direct connectivity that displays photos and plays music directly from USB flash drives.

From the Manufacturer
This state-of-the-art digital home entertainment system delivers powerful surround sounds and a theater-like audio/video experience. The ultimate in both style and performance, it includes a docking station for your separately sold GoGear or iPod player so you can fill the room with music while your player recharges.

USB Direct Plays Photos and Music From USB Flash Drives
Simply plug your device into the USB port on your Philips DVD system. Your digital music and photos will be played directly from the device. Now you can share your favorite moments with family and friends.

Music Playback From Portable Media Players
MP3 Line-in allows direct playback of MP3 content via the home theatre system by simply plugging your portable MP3 player into the built-in headphone jack. Now you can enjoy the superb sound quality of the Philips Home Theatre System while playing your favorite music from your portable music player.

1080i HDMI With High Definition Video Upconversion
HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface. It is a direct digital connection that can carry digital HD video as well as digital multichannel audio. By eliminating the conversion to analog signals it delivers perfect picture and sound quality, completely free from noise. HDMI is fully backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Video Interface).

DTS, Dolby Digital and Pro Logic II Surround Sound
A built-in DTS and Dolby Digital decoder eliminates the need for an external decoder by processing all six channels of audio information to provide a surround sound experience and an astoundingly natural sense of ambience and dynamic realism. Dolby Pro Logic II provides five channels of surround processing from any stereo source.

12-bit, 108MHz Video Processing For Sharp, Natural Images
12-bit Video DAC is a superior digital-to-analog converter that preserves every detail of the digital signal. It shows subtle shades and smoother graduation of colors, resulting in a more vibrant and natural picture. The limitation of the usual 10-bit DAC becomes particularly apparent while using large screens and projectors.

Plays DivX, MP3, WMA and JPEG Digital Camera Photos
Multi-format playability allows you to play most file formats for maximum listening and viewing pleasure, including MP3, WMA, JPEG and the popular DivX digital media format. DivX playback enables you to play and share compressed high quality DivX video content beyond your computer.

DivX Ultra For Enhanced Playback of DivX Media Files
DivX Ultra combines DivX playback with great features like integrated subtitles, multiple audio languages, multiple tracks and menus into one convenient file format. It plays files encoded on CD, (S)VCD, DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R.

What's in the Box
HTS3544, remote control, 2 AAA-size batteries, CVBS video cable, FM antenna, product registration card, quick start guide, user manual, worldwide warranty leaflet, iPod/GoGear dock, dock interconnect cable, dock video cable

Customer Reviews

A great system with a hidden bonus...
The Philips HTS3555 is a great system. I have the HTS3544 which is basically the same system. It gets great sound and I've had this for a few months and I just discovered the best feature about it : It can be an all region dvd player. Here is what to do : 1. Turn on system and go to DVD mode 2. Open dvd tray 3. using remote, press Stop, 7, 3, 4, 4, 6, and 6. At bottom left of screen, you'll see "region : 1" press 0. Now you've got an all region dvd player. My Model Number is HTS3544, and this one is HTS3555 and even though they are the same system, they still contain different model numbers. So, I went to my Local store, who has HTS3555 (this one I am writing a review on) on display with a remote. I tried this code out and it works on HTS3555 as well. HTS3555 and HTS3544 are basically the exact same system just with 2 different model numbers. Anyways, this is a great home theater system.

My New Home Theater System
This system is a great buy overall. It includes all the standard features you'd expect from a home theater, with some nice extras. I recently started watching a lot of TV shows online, and many of them are in DivX format. The Philips HTS3544 allows me the freedom to burn the shows I download onto a DVD and watch them on my TV screen. There's also a USB port in the front of the DVD/receiver where I can plug in a jump drive or external hard drive and show my pictures on my television. Lastly, my favorite thing about my new home theater system is the iPod dock. I know this is pretty much standard now for systems like this one, but I have spent the last two years using an 1/8″ to RCA adapter on the back of my ten year old stereo (also a Philips-Magnavox). The dock allows me to control my iPod Nano with its remote control, and charges my MP3 player while I'm playing my favorite music.

Drawbacks? The initial setup was a pain in the [...], or rather the thumbs. I literally had to hammer the connection cords from the speakers into the back of the DVD/receiver. Otherwise, everything was relatively simple (plenty of cord length!). The remote is a little tricky to learn at first, especially the "dock" function, which controls my iPod. Also, the dock itself is a little flimsy in construction, and I would suggest you dig out the box your iPod came in and use the cradle adapter you got from Apple.

How does it sound? Phenomenal for the price. The dynamic range and overall volume is more than enough for my medium-sized living room/kitchen area. And the great thing (at least in my opinion) is that the speakers, though they are plenty loud, seem to only project their sound in the direction they are pointed. This means that my 2 1/2 year old daughter can sleep soundly upstairs while my wife and I watch an action movie nice and loud. The sub-woofer, of course, bleeds through walls a bit, but that's just the nature of sound (low frequency sound travels through solid objects more easily). Speaking of the sub-woofer... it's just enough for my taste. It doesn't have a separate volume control like my old system did, but I'm okay with that. Some users who like more bass (read: too much) may want to opt out on this one, but I think most everyone will be satisfied.

Works for me
This system sounds more solid than it looks. The subwoofer and the satellites are muscular for their size, the sound is clear and tight, with warmer bass than I expected. My iPod Nano docks happily, and I can control it fine with the Philips remote, with no setup. It isn't very flexible, in terms of wiring, but if you just want to fill a room with good surround sound for minimal hassle, this is a great buy.