Philips B8 User Manual

B8

User manual

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Contents

1 Important 2

Safety 2
Care for your product 3
Care of the environment 3
Help and support 3

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

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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.

Safety

Risk of electric shock or re!

• Before you make or change any
connections, make sure that all
devices are disconnected from the
power outlet.

• 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 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.

• Use the product in tropical and/or
moderate climates.

Risk of short circuit or re!

• For identication and supply ratings,
see the type plate at the back or
bottom of the product.

• 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 dierent.

Risk of injury or damage to this
product!

• For wall mounting, this product must
be securely attached to the wall
in accordance with the installation
instructions. Use only the supplied
wall mount bracket (if available).
Improper wall mounting may result
in accident, injury or damage. If you
have any query, contact Consumer
Care in your country.

• 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.

• Parts of this product can be made
of glass. Handle with care to avoid
injury and damage.

Risk of overheating!

• Never install this product in a
conned 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.

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Risk of contamination!

• 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.

Risk of swallowing batteries!

• 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.

• 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.

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AC voltage

Use only the power supplies listed in
the user manual.

Care for your product

Use only microber cloth to clean the
product.

Care of the environment

Disposal of your old product

Your product is designed and
manufactured with high quality
materials and components, which can
be recycled and reused.
Do not throw away the product with the
normal household waste at the end of its
life, but hand it in at an ocial collection
point or recycling. By doing this, you help
to preserve the environment.

Help and support

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

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• chat with our support

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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.

2 Your product

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

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a

• Switch this product on or to

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c +/- (Volume)

standby.

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

Select an input source for this
product.

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

• 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

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.

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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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