Gibson Innovations B8 Users manual

B8

User manual

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Contents

1 Important 2

Important safety instructions 2
Care for your product 3
Care of the environment 3
Help and support 4

2 Your product 4

Main unit 4
Remote control 5
Connectors 6
Wireless subwoofer 6

3 Connect 7

Placement 7
Pair up with the subwoofer 8
Connect audio from TV 8
Connect audio from other devices 10
Connect digital devices through

HDMI 11

4 Use your product 11

Set clock 11
Auto standby 12
Adjust the volume 12
Dolby Atmos® 12
Choose your sound 13
Play audio through Bluetooth 14
Connect Bluetooth via NFC 15
MP3 player 15
USB storage devices 15
Set display brightness 16
Apply factory settings 16

7 Product specications 18

8 Trouble shooting 19

9 Notice 21

Notice of compliance 21

5 Update software 17

Check software version 17
Update software via USB 17

6 Wall mount 18

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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.

Important safety instructions

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce
heat.

• Do not defeat the
safety purpose of
the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does
not t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories

specied by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart,

stand, tripod, bracket or
table specied by the
manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storm or when unused for
long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualied

service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such

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as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

• Battery usage CAUTION - To

prevent battery leakage which may
result in bodily injury, property
damage, or damage to the unit:

• Install all batteries correctly, +
and - as marked on the unit.

• Do not mix batteries (old and new
or carbon and alkaline, etc.).

• Remove batteries when the unit
is not used for a long time.

• The batteries shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, re or the like.

• Perchlorate Material - special
handling may apply. See www.
dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.

• 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.

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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.

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing.

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Do not place any sources of danger
on the apparatus (for example. liquid

lled objects, lighted candles).

• This apparatus may contain lead

and mercury. Dispose according
to local, State or Federal laws. For
disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities.
For additional assistance on
recycling options, please contact
www.mygreenelectronics.com or
www.eiae.org or www.recycle.philips.
com.

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Where the MAINS plug or an
appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.

• Do not place this apparatus on the

furniture that is capable of being
tilted by a child and an adult leaning,
pulling, standing or climbing on it. A
falling apparatus can cause serious
injury or even death.

• This apparatus should not be
placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided. Make sure to

leave a space of 7.8 inches (20cm)
or more around this apparatus.

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has a
double insulation system.

Know these safety symbols

This ‘bolt of lightning’
indicates uninsulated material
within your unit may cause an

electrical shock. For the safety
of everyone in your household, please
do not remove product covering.

The ‘exclamation point’ calls

attention to features for which

you should read the enclosed

literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or
electric shock, this apparatus should
not be exposed to rain or moisture and
objects lled with liquids, such as vases,
should not be placed on this apparatus.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,
match wide blade of plug to wide slot,
fully insert.

Care for your product

Use only microber cloth to clean the
product.

Care of the environment

Disposal of your old product and
battery

Your product is designed and
manufactured with high quality

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materials and components, which can

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be recycled and reused.
This product may contain lead and
mercury. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local
authorities or visit www.recycle.philips.com
This product contains batteries:

• Dispose of batteries properly.
Do not incinerate. Batteries may
explode if overheated.

• Do not wrap in metal or aluminum
foil. Wrap in newspaper before
discarding.

• It is suggested that you contact
your local town or city to determine
proper battery redemption site(s) in
your area.

• Please visit www.call2recycle.org
for additional information on a
recycling center in your area for
rechargeable batteries.

Help and support

2 Your product

Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips! To fully benet
from the support that Philips oers(e.g.

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notication of product software
upgrade), register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.

Main unit

This section includes an overview of the
main unit.

For extensive online support, visit
www.philips.com/support to:

• download the user manual and the
quick start guide

• watch video tutorials (available only
for selected models)

• nd answers to frequently answered
questions (FAQs)

• email us a question

• chat with our support

representative.

Follow the instructions on the website
to select your language, and then
enter your product model number.
Alternatively, you can contact Consumer
Care in your country. Before you
contact, note down the model number
and serial number of your product. You
can nd this information on the back or
bottom of your product.

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a

• Switch this product on or to
standby.

• When this product is in standby,
the standby indicator turns red.

b

Select an input source for this
product.

c +/- (Volume)

Increase or decrease volume.

d Display panel
e NFC tag

Tap the NFC-enabled device on the
tag for Bluetooth connection.

Remote control

This section includes an overview of the
remote control.

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a

Switch this product on or to
standby.

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b Source buttons

• HDMI ARC: Switch your source
to HDMI ARC connection.

• HDMI 1: Switch your source to
the HDMI IN 1 connection.

• HDMI 2: Switch your source to
the HDMI IN 2 connection.

• COAX: Switch your audio source
to the coaxial connection.

• OPTICAL: Switch your audio
source to the optical connection.

• AUDIO IN: Toggle audio source
between AUX and AUDIO IN
connection (3.5mm jack).

• USB: Switch to USB mode.

• : Switch to Bluetooth mode.

• : Select an input source for

this product.

c /

Skip to the previous or next track in
USB and Bluetooth mode.

d

Start, pause or resume play in USB
and Bluetooth mode.

e BASS +/-

Increase or decrease bass.

f Volume control

• +/-: Increase or decrease
volume.

• : Mute or restore volume.

g Sound mode control

• SMART: Automatically select a
predened sound mode to suit
your video or music.

• MUSIC: Select stereo sound
mode.

• VOICE: Select voice clarity
sound mode.

• MOVIE: Select surround sound
mode.

h HEIGHT +/-

Select a height eect level for Dolby
Atmos.

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i AUDIO SYNC +/-

Increase or decrease audio delay.

j NIGHT

Turn night mode on or o.

k DIM

Set the brightness of the display
panel for this product.

l

Set clock or display clock.

m AUTO VOL.

Turn auto volume on or o.

n TREBLE +/-

Increase or decrease treble.

Connectors

This section includes an overview of the
connectors available on this product.

d DC IN

Connect to the power supply.

e AUDIO IN

Connect to an audio output on a
device via AUDIO IN or AUX source
(by pressing repeatedly AUDIO IN
on the remote control).

f OPTICAL IN

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

g COAXIAL IN

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

Wireless subwoofer

This product comes with a wireless
subwoofer.

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a HDMI OUT (ARC) - TO TV

Connect to the HDMI input on the
TV.

b HDMI IN1 / HDMI IN2

Connect to the HDMI output on a
digital device.

c USB

• Connect to a USB storage device
for audio media play.

• Upgrade software of this
product.

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a Connect (connect)

Press to to enter the pairing mode
for the subwoofer.

b Subwoofer indicator

• When the power is turned on,
the indicator lights up.

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• During wireless pairing between
the subwoofer and the main
unit, the indicator blinks white
quickly.

• When the pairing succeeds, the
indicator lights up white.

• When the pairing fails, the
indicator blinks white slowly.

• When wireless connection is
disconnected for 1 minute, the
indicator turns o.

c AC MAINS~

Connect to the power supply.

3 Connect

This section helps you connect this
product to a TV and other devices.
For information about the basic
connections of this product and
accessories, see the quick start guide.

Note

• For identication 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.

Placement

Place the subwoofer at least 1 meter
(3 feet) away from the main unit, and
10 centimeters (4 inches) away from the
wall.
For best results, place your subwoofer
as shown below.

10cm/4”

1m/3ft

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