Philips B95/37 user manual

Soundbar 5.1.2

Fidelio B95

TAPR802

User manual

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Contents

1 Important 2

Safety 2

Safety 2 Care for your product 3

Care for your product 3 Care of the environment 3

Care of the environment 3 Compliance 3

Compliance 3 Help and support 3

Help and support 3

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Your product 4

What’s in the box 4

What’s in the box 4 Main unit 4

Main unit 4 Remote control 5

Remote control 5 Wireless subwoofer 6

Wireless subwoofer 6 Connectors 6

Connectors 6

3 Connect and set up 7

Placement 7

Placement 7 Connect to TV 7

Connect to TV 7 Connect TV or digital devices

Connect TV or digital devices

through HDMI 8

Connect audio from TV or

other devices 8

Connect to power 9

Connect to power 9 Pair up with the subwoofer 9

Pair up with the subwoofer 9 Connect to Wi-Fi

Connect to Wi-Fi

(Wireless Operation) 10

5 Settings 16

Adjust speaker level 16

Adjust speaker level 16 Set display brightness 16

Set display brightness 16 Auto standby 16

Auto standby 16 Apply factory settings 16

Apply factory settings 16

6 Update software 17

Update software via Wi-Fi 17

Update software via Wi-Fi 17 Update via USB 17

Update via USB 17

7 Wall mount your product 18

Wall mount 18

8 Product specications 19

9 Troubleshooting 20

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Use your product 12

Insert batteries before using

the remote control 12

Adjust the volume 12

Adjust the volume 12 Choose your sound 12

Choose your sound 12 Dolby Atmos

Dolby Atmos Play audio through Bluetooth 14

Play audio through Bluetooth 14 MP3 player 14

MP3 player 14 Play-Fi multi-room 15

Play-Fi multi-room 15 Chromecast(audio) / AirPlay2

Chromecast(audio) / AirPlay2

/ Alexa 3PDA 15

Listen to Spotify 15

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1 Important

Read and understand all instructions before

Read and understand all instructions before you use your product. If damage is caused

you use your product. If damage is caused by failure to follow instructions, the warranty

by failure to follow instructions, the warranty does not apply.

does not apply.

Safety

Risk of electric shock or re!

• Before you make or change any

• Before you make or change any connections, make sure that all devices are

connections, make sure that all devices are disconnected from the power outlet.

disconnected from the power outlet.

• Never expose the product and accessories

• Never expose the product and accessories to rain or water. Never place liquid

to rain or water. Never place liquid containers, such as vases, near the

containers, such as vases, near the product. If liquids are spilt on or into the

product. If liquids are spilt on or into the product, disconnect it from the power

product, disconnect it from the power outlet immediately. Contact Consumer

outlet immediately. Contact Consumer Care to have the product checked before

Care to have the product checked before use.

use.

• Never place the product and accessories

• Never place the product and accessories near naked ames or other heat sources,

near naked ames or other heat sources, including direct sunlight.

including direct sunlight.

• Never insert objects into the ventilation

• Never insert objects into the ventilation slots or other openings on the product.

slots or other openings on the product.

• Where the mains plug or an appliance

• Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device,

coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily

the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

operable.

• Batteries (battery pack or batteries

• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to

installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or

excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.

the like.

• Disconnect the product from the power

• Disconnect the product from the power outlet before lightning storms.

outlet before lightning storms.

• When you disconnect the power cord,

• When you disconnect the power cord, always pull the plug, never the cable.

always pull the plug, never the cable.

• Use the product in tropical and/or

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

moderate climates.

Risk of short circuit or re!

• For identication and supply ratings, see

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

the type plate at the back or bottom of the product.

product.

• Before you connect the product to the

• Before you connect the product to the power outlet, ensure that the power voltage

power outlet, ensure that the power voltage matches the value printed on the back or

matches the value printed on the back or bottom of the product. Never connect the

bottom of the product. Never connect the

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product to the power outlet if the voltage is

product to the power outlet if the voltage is dierent.

dierent.

Risk of injury or damage to this product!

• For wall mounting, this product must be

• For wall mounting, this product must be securely attached to the wall in accordance

securely attached to the wall in accordance with the installation instructions. Use

with the installation instructions. Use only the supplied wall mount bracket (if

only the supplied wall mount bracket (if available). Improper wall mounting may

available). Improper wall mounting may result in accident, injury or damage. If you

result in accident, injury or damage. If you have any query, contact Consumer Care in

have any query, contact Consumer Care in your country.

your country.

• Never place the product or any objects

• Never place the product or any objects on power cords or on other electrical

on power cords or on other electrical equipment.

equipment.

• If the product is transported in temperatures

• If the product is transported in temperatures below 5°C, unpack the product and

below 5°C, unpack the product and wait until its temperature matches room

wait until its temperature matches room temperature before connecting it to the

temperature before connecting it to the power outlet.

power outlet.

• Parts of this product can be made of

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

glass. Handle with care to avoid injury and damage.

damage.

Risk of overheating!

• Never install this product in a conned

• Never install this product in a conned space. Always leave a space of at least four

space. Always leave a space of at least four inches around the product for ventilation.

inches around the product for ventilation. Ensure curtains or other objects never cover

Ensure curtains or other objects never cover the ventilation slots on the product.

the ventilation slots on the product.

Risk of contamination!

• Do not mix batteries (old and new or

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

carbon and alkaine, etc.).

• Danger of explosion if batteries are

• Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the

incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

same or equivalent type.

• Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if

• Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote control is not to be used for a long

the remote control is not to be used for a long time.

time.

• Batteries contain chemical substances, they

• Batteries contain chemical substances, they should be disposed of properly.

should be disposed of properly.

Risk of swallowing batteries!

• The product/remote control may contain

• The product/remote control may contain an AAA battery, which can be swallowed.

an AAA battery, which can be swallowed. Keep the battery out of reach of children at

Keep the battery out of reach of children at all times! If swallowed, the battery can cause

all times! If swallowed, the battery can cause serious injury or death. Severe internal burns

serious injury or death. Severe internal burns can occur within two hours of ingestion.

can occur within two hours of ingestion.

• If you suspect that a battery has been

• If you suspect that a battery has been swallowed or placed inside any part of the

swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

body, seek immediate medical attention.

• When you change the batteries, always

• When you change the batteries, always keep all new and used batteries out of

keep all new and used batteries out of

reach of children. Ensure that the battery

reach of children. Ensure that the battery compartment is completely secure after you

compartment is completely secure after you replace the battery.

replace the battery.

• If the battery compartment cannot be

• If the battery compartment cannot be completely secured, discontinue use of the

completely secured, discontinue use of the product. Keep out of reach of children and

product. Keep out of reach of children and contact the manufacturer.

contact the manufacturer.

This is CLASS II apparatus with double

This is CLASS II apparatus with double insulation, and no protective earth provided.

insulation, and no protective earth provided.

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AC voltage

Use only the power supplies listed in the user

Use only the power supplies listed in the user manual.

manual.

Care for your product

Use only microber cloth to clean the

Use only microber cloth to clean the product.

product.

This symbol means that the product contains

This symbol means that the product contains batteries covered by European Directive

batteries covered by European Directive 2013/56/EU which cannot be disposed of

2013/56/EU which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste.

with normal household waste. Inform yourself about the local separate

Inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic

collection system for electrical and electronic products and batteries. Follow local rules and

products and batteries. Follow local rules and never dispose of the product and batteries

never dispose of the product and batteries with normal household waste. Correct disposal

with normal household waste. Correct disposal of old products and batteries helps prevent

of old products and batteries helps prevent negative consequences for the environment

negative consequences for the environment and human health.

and human health.

Removing the disposable batteries

To remove the disposable batteries, see

To remove the disposable batteries, see battery installation section.

battery installation section.

Compliance

This product complies with the radio

This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European

interference requirements of the European Community.

Community. Hereby, TP Vision Europe B.V. declares that

Hereby, TP Vision Europe B.V. declares that this product is in compliance with the essential

this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions

requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. You can nd the

of Directive 2014/53/EU. You can nd the Declaration of Conformity on www.p4c.philips.

Declaration of Conformity on www.p4c.philips. com.

com.

Care of the environment

Disposal of your old product and battery

Your product is designed and manufactured

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components,

with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

which can be recycled and reused.

This symbol on a product means that the

This symbol on a product means that the product is covered by European Directive

product is covered by European Directive 2012/19/EU.

2012/19/EU.

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Help and support

For extensive online support, visit

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

www.philips.com/support to:

• download the user manual and the quick

• download the user manual and the quick start guide

start guide

• watch video tutorials (available only for

• watch video tutorials (available only for selected models)

selected models)

• nd answers to frequently answered

• nd answers to frequently answered questions (FAQs)

questions (FAQs)

• email us a question

• chat with our support representative.

Follow the instructions on the website to

Follow the instructions on the website to select your language, and then enter your

select your language, and then enter your product model number.

product model number. Alternatively, you can contact Consumer Care

Alternatively, you can contact Consumer Care in your country. Before you contact, note

in your country. Before you contact, note down the model number and serial number of

down the model number and serial number of your product. You can nd this information on

your product. You can nd this information on the back or bottom of your product.

the back or bottom of your product.

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Your product

Congratulations on your purchase, and

of product software upgrade), register your product at www.philips.com/support .

Main unit

This section includes an overview of the main unit.

What’s in the box

Check and identify the items in the package:

• Soundbar x1

• Wireless subwoofer x1

• Remote control x1

• AAA battery x2

• Power cord* x2

• Power adapter x1

• Wall mount kit (wall bracket x2, screw x 6, dowel x2)

• Quick start guide

• Warranty card

• Safety sheet

• Mounting guide

*Power cord quantity and plug type vary by regions.

① +/- (Volume)

• Increase or decrease volume.

② (Play/Pause)

• Play, pause or resume in Bluetooth playback.

③ (Source)

• Press to select an input source for this product.

④ (Standby-On)

• standby)

⑤ Display panel

⑥ Power and Wi-Fi LED indicator

LED indicator Color

White

Amber

Amber On Power on Connected All sources are ready.

Display Panel

On Power on Connecting HDM1, HDMI2, E-ARC(ARC), OPTICAL &

Power state Wi-Fi network Sources available to use

Eco standby Disconnected All sources are shut down.

Semistandby

Connected Play-Fi, Chromecast(Audio), AirPlay2,

Alexa 3PDA & Spotify Connect (These sources are running in background.)

BT

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Remote control

This section includes an overview of the

This section includes an overview of the remote control.

remote control.

a (Standby-On)

• Short press: Switch On / O (Semi-

• Short press: Switch On / O (Semistandby)

standby)

• Long press(5 sec): Switch O (Eco

• Long press(5 sec): Switch O (Eco standby)

standby)

b (Source)

Select an input source for this product.

• HDMI 1: Switch your source to the

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

HDMI IN 1 connection.

• HDMI 2: Switch your source to the

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

HDMI IN 2 connection.

• E-ARC: Switch your source to HDMI

• E-ARC: Switch your source to HDMI E-ARC or ARC connection.

E-ARC or ARC connection.

• OPTICAL: Switch your audio source to

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

the optical connection.

• AUDIO IN:

• AUDIO IN: AUDIO IN connection (3.5mm jack).

AUDIO IN connection (3.5mm jack).

• BT: Switch to Bluetooth mode.

Switch your audio source to

Note

Play-Fi multi-room, Chromecast(Audio),

Play-Fi multi-room, Chromecast(Audio), AirPlay2, Alexa 3PDA & Spotify Connect

AirPlay2, Alexa 3PDA & Spotify Connect are running in background when Wi-Fi is

are running in background when Wi-Fi is connected. They are selected and controlled

connected. They are selected and controlled by respective casting device/APP.

by respective casting device/APP.

c Navigation buttons

• Up: Increase volume or select the

• Up: Increase volume or select the previous item in the menu.

previous item in the menu.

• Down: Decrease volume or select the

• Down: Decrease volume or select the next item in the menu.

next item in the menu.

• Left: Skip to the previous track in

• Left: Skip to the previous track in playback mode or select level down in

playback mode or select level down in the menu mode.

the menu mode.

• Right: Skip to the next track in

• Right: Skip to the next track in playback mode or select level up in

playback mode or select level up in the menu mode.

the menu mode.

• Center: Play, pause or resume in

• Center: Play, pause or resume in playback mode. Conrm a selection.

playback mode. Conrm a selection.

d (Menu)

Enter the general settings menu.

SUB Subwoofer gain control

SUB Subwoofer gain control CTR Center speakers relative

CTR Center speakers relative

volume level

SIDE L Left side ring speaker

SIDE R Right side ring speaker

DIM Display brightness level

DIM Display brightness level DISP Display auto o

DISP Display auto o BT PAIR Start BT pairing (BT

BT PAIR Start BT pairing (BT

UPGRADE Firmware upgrade via

e (Equalizer)

Select surround sound modes: (Movie/

Music/Voice/Sport/Custom).

MOVIE Preset EQ for movie

MOVIE Preset EQ for movie MUSIC Preset EQ for music

MUSIC Preset EQ for music VOICE Prest EQ for news or talk

VOICE Prest EQ for news or talk

SPORT Preset EQ for sport

CUSTOM User custom EQ (controlled

volume level

relative volume level

source only)

USB

show

programme

in Philips Sound app)

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Select a height eect level for Dolby

Atmos.

g (Sound)

Select sound settings: (Surround/DRC/

IMAX/Dialogue/Bass/Treble/Sync).

SUR Surround sound options

SUR Surround sound options DRC Dynamic Range control

DRC Dynamic Range control IMAX IMAX mode options

IMAX IMAX mode options DLG CTRL Adjust dialogue level (for

DLG CTRL Adjust dialogue level (for

DTS-X only)

BASS Adjust bass level for

TREBLE Adjust treble level for

SYNC Adjust audio and video

h

Exit settings.

i

Mute or restore volume.

Wireless subwoofer

This product comes with a wireless

This product comes with a wireless subwoofer.

subwoofer.

a CONNECT (Connect)

Press and hold for 5 seconds to enter the

pairing mode between the main unit and

pairing mode between the main unit and the subwoofer.

the subwoofer.

b Subwoofer indicator

• When the power is turned on, the

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

indicator lights up.

• During wireless pairing between the

• During wireless pairing between the subwoofer and the main unit, the

subwoofer and the main unit, the indicator blinks white quickly.

indicator blinks white quickly.

DTS-X only)

preset EQ

sync delay (HDMI only)

CONNECT

AC MAINS~

• When the pairing succeeds, the

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

indicator lights up white.

• When the pairing fails, the indicator

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

blinks white slowly.

• When the wireless connection is

• When the wireless connection is disconnected for 1 minute, the

disconnected for 1 minute, the indicator turns o.

indicator turns o.

c AC MAINS

Connect to the power supply.

Connectors

This section includes an overview of the

This section includes an overview of the connectors available on the main unit.

connectors available on the main unit.

a DC IN

Connect to the power adapter.

b AUDIO IN

Connect to an audio output (3.5mm

jack) on a device.

c OPTICAL IN

Connect to an optical audio output on

the TV or a digital device.

d USB (For service)

Connect to a USB ash drive to upgrade

software of this product.

e HDMI OUT (eARC/ARC)

Connect to the HDMI (eARC/ARC) input

on the TV.

f HDMI IN 1 / HDMI IN 2

Connect to the HDMI output on a digital

device.

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3 Connect and

set up

This section helps you connect this product

This section helps you connect this product to a TV and other devices, and then set it up.

to a TV and other devices, and then set it up. For information about the basic connections

For information about the basic connections of this product and accessories, see the

of this product and accessories, see the quick start guide.

quick start guide.

Caution

• 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

make sure that all devices are disconnected from the power outlet.

from the power outlet.

Placement

Place the subwoofer at least 1 meter (3 feet)

Place the subwoofer at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from the main unit, and 10 centimeters

away from the main unit, and 10 centimeters (4 inches) away from the wall.

(4 inches) away from the wall.

For best results, place your subwoofer as

For best results, place your subwoofer as shown below.

shown below.

Connect to TV

Connect this product to your TV. You can

Connect this product to your TV. You can enjoy audio from TV programs through the

enjoy audio from TV programs through the soundbar speaker. Use the best quality

soundbar speaker. Use the best quality connection available on your soundbar

connection available on your soundbar speaker and TV.

speaker and TV.

Connect to TV through HDMI

Connect to TV through HDMI (ARC/eARC)

(ARC/eARC)

This product supports HDMI with eARC

This product supports HDMI with eARC (Enhance Audio Return Channel). eARC is a

(Enhance Audio Return Channel). eARC is a new function standardized by HDMI 2.1 and

new function standardized by HDMI 2.1 and supports the latest audio formats in addition

supports the latest audio formats in addition to audio formats that are supported with

to audio formats that are supported with existing ARC (Audio Return Channel). If your

existing ARC (Audio Return Channel). If your TV is HDMI eARC compliant, you can enjoy

TV is HDMI eARC compliant, you can enjoy the TV audio that ARC cannot transfer, such

the TV audio that ARC cannot transfer, such as Dolby Atmos-Dolby TrueHD and DTS:X,

as Dolby Atmos-Dolby TrueHD and DTS:X, or multi-channel LPCM contents, by using a

or multi-channel LPCM contents, by using a single HDMI cable.

single HDMI cable.

What you need

• A High-Speed HDMI cable.

• Your TV supports both HDMI ARC and

• Your TV supports both HDMI ARC and HDMI-CEC (see the TV user manual for

HDMI-CEC (see the TV user manual for details).

details).

• For some TV models, enable the external

• For some TV models, enable the external speaker output from the TV setting menu

speaker output from the TV setting menu (see the TV user manual for details).

(see the TV user manual for details).

10cm/4”

WOOFER

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(eARC/ARC)

1m/3ft

BSU

1 Using a High Speed HDMI cable,

connect the HDMI OUT connector on

connect the HDMI OUT connector on this product to the HDMI ARC connector

this product to the HDMI ARC connector on your TV.

on your TV.

• The HDMI ARC connector on the

TV might be labeled dierently. For

TV might be labeled dierently. For details, see the TV user manual.

details, see the TV user manual.

HMDI IN

(eARC/ARC)

TV

2 On your TV, turn on the HDMI-CEC

Blu-ray Player / DVD Player /

Recorder / Set-top Box...

Blu-ray Player / DVD Player /

Recorder / Set-top Box...

2 On your TV, turn on the HDMI-CEC

operations. For details, see the TV use

operations. For details, see the TV use manual.

manual.

3 Repeatedly press the source button until

E-ARC displays on the display panel.

Note

• Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC

function and you must enable them.

• 100% interoperability with all HDMI-CEC

devices is not guaranteed.

• Only HDMI 2.1 compatible cables can support

the eARC function.

• If your TV is not HDMI ARC compliant, connect

an audio cable then enjoy the TV audio

an audio cable then enjoy the TV audio through this product.

through this product.

Connect TV or digital

Connect TV or digital devices through HDMI

devices through HDMI

If your TV is not HDMI ARC-compliant,

If your TV is not HDMI ARC-compliant, connect your soundbar to the TV through

connect your soundbar to the TV through a standard HDMI connection. You can also

a standard HDMI connection. You can also connect a digital device such as a set-top

connect a digital device such as a set-top box, DVD/Blu-ray player, or games console

box, DVD/Blu-ray player, or games console to this product through a single HDMI

to this product through a single HDMI connection. When you connect the devices

connection. When you connect the devices in this way and play a le or game, the

in this way and play a le or game, the

• video is automatically displayed on your

• video is automatically displayed on your TV, and

TV, and

• audio is automatically played on this

• audio is automatically played on this product.

product.

HDMI OUT

(eARC/ARC)

Connect audio from TV or

Connect audio from TV or other devices

other devices

Play audio from TV or other devices through

Play audio from TV or other devices through this product.

this product. Use the best quality connection available on

Use the best quality connection available on your TV, soundbar, and other devices.

your TV, soundbar, and other devices.

• When this product and TV are connected

through HDMI ARC, an audio connection is

through HDMI ARC, an audio connection is not required.

not required.

Option 1: Connect audio through a

Option 1: Connect audio through a digital optical cable

digital optical cable

Note

HDMI 1 / HDMI 2

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

TV

1 Using a High-Speed HDMI cable,

connect the HDMI OUT connector on

connect the HDMI OUT connector on your digital device to the HDMI IN 1/2

your digital device to the HDMI IN 1/2 on this product.

on this product.

2 Connect this product to TV through

HDMI OUT.

If the TV is not HDMI CEC compliant,

If the TV is not HDMI CEC compliant, select the correct video input on your TV.

select the correct video input on your TV.

3 On the connected device, turn on

HDMI-CEC operations. For details, see

HDMI-CEC operations. For details, see the user manual of the device.

the user manual of the device.

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1 Using an optical cable, connect the

OPTICAL IN connector on this product

to the OPTICAL OUT connector on the

to the OPTICAL OUT connector on the TV or other devices.

TV or other devices.

• The digital optical connector might

• The digital optical connector might be labeled OPTICAL OUT, SPDIF or

be labeled OPTICAL OUT, SPDIF or SPDIF OUT.

SPDIF OUT.

2 Repeatedly press the source button until

OPTICAL displays on the display panel.

Option 2: Connect audio through

Option 2: Connect audio through an analog audio cable

an analog audio cable

AUDIO OUT

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1 Using an analog cable, connect the

AUDIO IN connector on this product to

the AUDIO OUT connector or analog

the AUDIO OUT connector or analog audio output connectors (red and white)

audio output connectors (red and white) on TV or other devices.

on TV or other devices.

2 Repeatedly press the source button until

AUDIO IN displays on the display panel.

Connect to power

• Before connecting to the AC power cord,

• Before connecting to the AC power cord, make sure that you have completed all

make sure that you have completed all other connections.

other connections.

• Risk of product damage! Make sure that

• Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power supply voltage corresponds

the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the

to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the main unit.

underside of the main unit.

• Connect the mains cable to the DC socket

• Connect the mains cable to the DC socket of the main unit and then into a mains

of the main unit and then into a mains socket.

socket.

• Connect the mains cable to the AC~ socket

• Connect the mains cable to the AC~ socket of the subwoofer and then into a mains

of the subwoofer and then into a mains socket.

socket.

Pair up with the

Pair up with the subwoofer

subwoofer

Automatic pairing

The wireless subwoofer automatically pairs

The wireless subwoofer automatically pairs up with the main unit for wireless connection

up with the main unit for wireless connection when you turn on the main unit and the

when you turn on the main unit and the subwoofer.

subwoofer.

Determine the status based on the wireless

Determine the status based on the wireless subwoofer indicator.

subwoofer indicator.

LED behavior Status

Fast blink Subwoofer in pairing mode

Fast blink Subwoofer in pairing mode Constant on Connected / Pairing

Constant on Connected / Pairing

successfuly

Slow blink Connecting / Pairing failed

Note

• Do not press the CONNECT (Connect) button

on the rear of the subwoofer, except for manual

on the rear of the subwoofer, except for manual pairing.

pairing.

Manual pairing

If no audio from the subwoofer can be heard,

If no audio from the subwoofer can be heard, manually pair up the subwoofer.

manually pair up the subwoofer.

1 Unplug both the main unit and the

subwoofer from the mains sockets, then

subwoofer from the mains sockets, then plug them in again after 3 minutes.

plug them in again after 3 minutes.

2 Press and hold the CONNECT (Connect)

button on the rear of the subwoofer for

button on the rear of the subwoofer for 5 seconds.

5 seconds.

» The indicator on the subwoofer blinks

quickly.

3 Press and hold

remote control for 5 seconds to switch

remote control for 5 seconds to switch the main unit to Eco standby.

the main unit to Eco standby.

4 Press

» The indicator on the subwoofer blinks

» If the pairing succeeds, the indicator

5 If the pairing fails, the indicator on the

on the main unit or remote

control to switch the main unit on.

white quickly and SBW PAIRING

white quickly and SBW PAIRING displays on the display panel.

displays on the display panel.

on the subwoofer lights up white and

SBW PAIRED displays on the display

panel.

subwoofer blinks slowly and CHK SBW

subwoofer blinks slowly and CHK SBW displays on the display panel. Repeat

displays on the display panel. Repeat the steps above.

the steps above.

on the main unit or

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Note

• The subwoofer should be within 6 meters from

the main unit in an open area (the closer the

the main unit in an open area (the closer the better).

better).

• Remove any obstacles between the subwoofer

and the main unit.

• If the wireless connection fails again, check if

there is a conict or strong interference (e.g.

there is a conict or strong interference (e.g. interference from an electronic device) around

interference from an electronic device) around the location. Remove them and try again.

the location. Remove them and try again.

• If the wireless dis-connection or pairing lasts for 1

minute, the subwoofer automatically switches to

minute, the subwoofer automatically switches to standby and the LED on the subwoofer turns o.

standby and the LED on the subwoofer turns o.

Connect to Wi-Fi

Connect to Wi-Fi (Wireless Operation)

(Wireless Operation)

(For iOS and Android version)

By connecting this unit and mobile devices

By connecting this unit and mobile devices (such as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android

(such as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android phones, etc.) to the same Wi-Fi network, you

phones, etc.) to the same Wi-Fi network, you can then use the Philips Sound app powered

can then use the Philips Sound app powered by DTS Play-Fi to control the soundbar to

by DTS Play-Fi to control the soundbar to listen to audio les.

listen to audio les.

1 Connect your phone or tablet to the

same Wi-Fi network that you want to

same Wi-Fi network that you want to connect your soundbar.

connect your soundbar.

2 Download and install the Philips Sound

app powered by DTS Play-Fi on your

app powered by DTS Play-Fi on your device.

device.

* Make sure your router is turned on and

* Make sure your router is turned on and working properly.

working properly.

3 Press and hold the (Wi-Fi) button

located on the back cabinet for 8

located on the back cabinet for 8 seconds to trigger the Wi-Fi connection.

seconds to trigger the Wi-Fi connection.

» Until the speaker makes a second tone

and then release the button.

4 Wait until the Wi-Fi LED indciator on

the front cabinet goes from a fast blink

the front cabinet goes from a fast blink to a slow pulse. When it begins to slow

to a slow pulse. When it begins to slow pulsing indicating that the speaker is

pulsing indicating that the speaker is entering the Wi-Fi setup mode.

entering the Wi-Fi setup mode.

5 Launch the Philips Sound app powered by

DTS Play-Fi. Follow the instructions in the

DTS Play-Fi. Follow the instructions in the app to connect this product to your Wi-Fi

app to connect this product to your Wi-Fi network.

network.

» If the connection succeeds, PLAY-FI

displays on the display panel.

Note

For iOS version only

Wi-Fi network used by iPhone should be

Wi-Fi network used by iPhone should be switched temporarily to Play-Fi device AP

switched temporarily to Play-Fi device AP and restart Philips Sound app to complete

and restart Philips Sound app to complete the product’s Wi-Fi setup. See the steps

the product’s Wi-Fi setup. See the steps below:

below:

• Go to Settings. • Select Wi-Fi setting.

• Select the Play-Fi

device in the Wi-Fi

device in the Wi-Fi setup.

setup.

6 After successful Wi-Fi connection,

the Wi-Fi LED indicator on the front

the Wi-Fi LED indicator on the front cabinet will stop pulsing and turn solid.

cabinet will stop pulsing and turn solid. Once you set up this product on your

Once you set up this product on your Wi-Fi network, you can control it from

Wi-Fi network, you can control it from any smartphone or tablet on the same

any smartphone or tablet on the same network.

network.

» When using the app to play music, the

display panel will show PLAY-FI.

7 After connection, you can change the

device name. There are several names

device name. There are several names to choose from or create your own by

to choose from or create your own by choosing Custom Name at the bottom

choosing Custom Name at the bottom of the name list. Otherwise, if follows the

of the name list. Otherwise, if follows the default name.

default name.

• Return to Philips

Sound app to

Sound app to continue the setup.

continue the setup.

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8 After connection, this product may

perform a software update.

» Upgrade to the latest software when it

is set up for the rst time. The software

is set up for the rst time. The software upgrade may take several minutes. Do

upgrade may take several minutes. Do not unplug your speaker, turn o your

not unplug your speaker, turn o your device, or break the network during the

device, or break the network during the update.

update.

AirPlay setup

Use AirPlay to set up the Wi-Fi connection

Use AirPlay to set up the Wi-Fi connection between iOS device (iOS7 or later) and

between iOS device (iOS7 or later) and soundbar.

soundbar.

1 iOS device: Settings > Wi-Fi > select

home network [Play-Fi device (xxxxxx)].

2 Launch the Philips Sound app powered

by DTS Play-Fi. Follow the instructions

by DTS Play-Fi. Follow the instructions in the app to connect this product to

in the app to connect this product to your Wi-Fi network.

your Wi-Fi network.

» After successful Wi-Fi connection,

the Wi-Fi LED indicator on the front

the Wi-Fi LED indicator on the front cabinet will stop pulsing and turn solid.

cabinet will stop pulsing and turn solid. Once you set up this product on your

Once you set up this product on your Wi-Fi network, you can control it from

Wi-Fi network, you can control it from any smartphone or tablet on the same

any smartphone or tablet on the same network.

network.

» When using the app to play music, the

display panel will show PLAY-FI.

3 After connection, you can change the

device name. There are several names

device name. There are several names to choose from or create your own by

to choose from or create your own by choosing Custom Name at the bottom

choosing Custom Name at the bottom of the name list. Otherwise, if follows the

of the name list. Otherwise, if follows the default name.

default name.

4 After connection, this product may

perform a software update.

» Upgrade to the latest software when it

is set up for the rst time. The software

is set up for the rst time. The software upgrade may take several minutes. Do

upgrade may take several minutes. Do not unplug your speaker, turn o your

not unplug your speaker, turn o your device, or break the network during the

device, or break the network during the update.

update.

Note

• After connection, the product may perform a

software update. Upgrade is required after initial

software update. Upgrade is required after initial setup. Without the upgrade, not all product

setup. Without the upgrade, not all product features can be available.

features can be available.

• When the rst-time setup is not successful,

press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the

press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the soundbar for 8 seconds until the second tone

soundbar for 8 seconds until the second tone can be heard and the Wi-Fi LED is changed to

can be heard and the Wi-Fi LED is changed to slow pulse. Reset the Wi-Fi connection, restart

slow pulse. Reset the Wi-Fi connection, restart the app and start the setup again.

the app and start the setup again.

• If you want to change from one network to

another, you need to set up the connection

another, you need to set up the connection again. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button the

again. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button the soundbar for 8 seconds to reset the Wi-Fi

soundbar for 8 seconds to reset the Wi-Fi connection..

connection..

WPS mode

If your router has Wi-Fi Protected Setup

If your router has Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can set up the connection

(WPS), you can set up the connection without entering a password.

without entering a password.

1 Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 4

seconds. You will hear a tone and the

seconds. You will hear a tone and the Wi-Fi LED will begin in double blink.

Wi-Fi LED will begin in double blink.

2 Press the WPS

button on your

button on your router. The button

router. The button is normally marked

is normally marked with this WPS logo.

with this WPS logo.

3 Follow the instruction in Philips Sound

app powered by DTS Play-Fi to start the

app powered by DTS Play-Fi to start the pairing.

pairing.

Note

• WPS is not a standard feature on all routers. If

your router does not have WPS then use the

your router does not have WPS then use the starndard Wi-Fi setup.

starndard Wi-Fi setup.

• Press the Wi-Fi button once if you want to exit

the WPS mode or it will automatically exit after

the WPS mode or it will automatically exit after 2 mintues..

2 mintues..

WPS

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Use your

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Use your product

product

This section helps you use this product to

This section helps you use this product to play media contents from all sources.

play media contents from all sources.

Before you start

• Make the necessary connections

• Make the necessary connections described in the quick start guide and the

described in the quick start guide and the user manual.

user manual.

• Switch this product to the correct source

• Switch this product to the correct source for other devices.

for other devices.

Insert batteries before

Insert batteries before using the remote control

using the remote control

Slide to remove the battery compartment

Slide to remove the battery compartment cover, insert 2 AAA batteries (1.5V) with

cover, insert 2 AAA batteries (1.5V) with correct polarity, then slide the battery

correct polarity, then slide the battery compartment cover back into position.

compartment cover back into position.

Choose your sound

This section helps you choose the ideal

This section helps you choose the ideal sound for your video or music.

sound for your video or music.

Preset EQ modes

Select predened sound modes to suit your

Select predened sound modes to suit your video or music.

video or music.

Press

on the remote control to select a

preset EQ mode.

• MOVIE: Create a surround listening

experience. Ideal for watching movies.

• MUSIC: Create two-channel or multi-

channel stereo sound. Ideal for listening to

channel stereo sound. Ideal for listening to music.

music.

• VOICE: Create sound eect which makes

human voice more clear and outstanding

human voice more clear and outstanding for listening.

for listening.

• SPORT: Create an atmosphere as if

watching a sports game in a stadium.

• CUSTOM: Customize the sound based

on your preferences (controlled in Philips

on your preferences (controlled in Philips Sound app: Settings > Fine Tune).

Sound app: Settings > Fine Tune).

Bass/Treble levels adjustment

Change the low frequency (bass) and high

Change the low frequency (bass) and high frequency (treble) settings of this product.

frequency (treble) settings of this product.

Repeatedly press

TREBLE, then press the left and right

navigation buttons to change the bass or

navigation buttons to change the bass or treble level.

treble level.

The changes are eective in MOVIE, MUSIC,

The changes are eective in MOVIE, MUSIC, VOICE and SPORT EQ modes.

VOICE and SPORT EQ modes.

to select BASS or

Adjust the volume

Press +/- (Volume) to increase or decrease a

Press +/- (Volume) to increase or decrease a volume level.

volume level.

• To mute sound, press .

• To restore the sound, press again or

• To restore the sound, press again or press +/- (Volume).

press +/- (Volume).

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IMAX Enhanced mode

Repeatedly press to select IMAX, then

Repeatedly press to select IMAX, then press the left and right navigation buttons to

press the left and right navigation buttons to set IMAX mode on or o.

set IMAX mode on or o.

Mode Function

Auto IMAX Enhanced mode is detected

and engaged automatcially.

On IMAX Enhanced mode is engaged

O Disable IMAX Enhanced mode for

and engaged automatcially.

even for DTS 5.1 bitstreams.

all bitstreams.

Surround mode (SURR)

Repeatedly press to select SURR, then

Repeatedly press to select SURR, then press the left and right navigation buttons to

press the left and right navigation buttons to select surround mode options.

select surround mode options.

• UPMX: Up-mixing mode for driving output

to all speakers even when content with

to all speakers even when content with audio channels lesser than the 5.1.2 (B95)

audio channels lesser than the 5.1.2 (B95) or 7.1.2 (B97) speaker conguration. Up-

or 7.1.2 (B97) speaker conguration. Upmixing technology from Dolby or DTS is

mixing technology from Dolby or DTS is applied according to content type.

applied according to content type.

• STD: Standard mode for delivering original

sound. The speaker outputs will follow

sound. The speaker outputs will follow the audio channels in content. (Note: If

the audio channels in content. (Note: If the audio content is 2.0 channel, only

the audio content is 2.0 channel, only the left & right channel speakers and the

the left & right channel speakers and the subwoofer will output sound. Use UPMIX if

subwoofer will output sound. Use UPMIX if virtual surround is desired.)

virtual surround is desired.)

• A-I: The media intelligence function of

Dolby Atmos for home audio is utilized to

Dolby Atmos for home audio is utilized to drive the vocal enhancement or surround

drive the vocal enhancement or surround eects.

eects.

Dynamic Range Control (DRC)

You can apply dynamic range control to

You can apply dynamic range control to Dolby or DTS bitstreams.

Dolby or DTS bitstreams.

Repeatedly press to select DRC, then

Repeatedly press to select DRC, then press the left and right navigation buttons to

press the left and right navigation buttons to turn DRC on, o or auto.

turn DRC on, o or auto.

Synchronize video and sound

Synchronize video and sound (SYNC)

(SYNC)

If the audio and video are not synchronized,

If the audio and video are not synchronized, delay the audio to match the video.

delay the audio to match the video.

Repeatedly press to select SYNC, then

Repeatedly press to select SYNC, then press the left and right navigation buttons to

press the left and right navigation buttons to synchronize the audio with the video.

synchronize the audio with the video.

®

Dolby Atmos

In addition to horizontal distribution of

In addition to horizontal distribution of 5-channel audio, this product also has

5-channel audio, this product also has built-in Dolby Atmos enabled speakers

built-in Dolby Atmos enabled speakers as additional audio channels to generate

as additional audio channels to generate overhead distribution of audio for powerful

overhead distribution of audio for powerful delivery of 3D sound immersion and greater

delivery of 3D sound immersion and greater reality.

reality.

2.8~3m

0.7~0.8m

2~3m

®

Note

• DRC is not available in BT/AUDIO IN/Play-Fi

mode.

Dialogue Control (DLG CTRL)

Dialogue mode improves the clarity of

Dialogue mode improves the clarity of dialogue and vocals in movies, TV programs

dialogue and vocals in movies, TV programs and podcasts by adjusting the tonal balance

and podcasts by adjusting the tonal balance of this product.

of this product.

Repeatedly press to select DLG CTRL,

Repeatedly press to select DLG CTRL, then press the left and right navigation

then press the left and right navigation buttons to adjust dialogue level.

buttons to adjust dialogue level.

This control is supported in DTS:X stream

This control is supported in DTS:X stream only.

only.

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Optimal setup for Dolby Atmos sound

• Place this product at a height of

0.7m-0.8m.

• Ceiling height is 2.8m-3m.

• Listening distance from this product is 2m-

• Listening distance from this product is 2m3m.

3m.

• Ceiling is not made of sound absorbent

• Ceiling is not made of sound absorbent material.

material.

• Preferably no protrusive objects (such as

• Preferably no protrusive objects (such as lighting and decorations) are on the ceiling.

lighting and decorations) are on the ceiling.

Dolby Atmos® is available only in HDMI

Dolby Atmos® is available only in HDMI mode. For the details of the connection,

mode. For the details of the connection, please refer to “Connect to TV”. Best Dolby

please refer to “Connect to TV”. Best Dolby Atmos eects may be achieved through the

Atmos eects may be achieved through the following two use cases.

following two use cases.

From your Blu-ray disc player:

• Movie with Dolby Atmos.

• Your Blu-ray disc player is connected to

this product via HDMI IN 1/2 connector.

• On your Blu-ray disc player, enable

• On your Blu-ray disc player, enable bitstream/raw audio format for HDMI

bitstream/raw audio format for HDMI sound output.

sound output.

• A high-speed HDMI cable.

From your TV:

• Movie with Dolby Atmos.

• Your TV supports Dolby Atmos bitstream/

• Your TV supports Dolby Atmos bitstream/ raw output.

raw output.

• Your TV is connected to this product via

HDMI OUT connector.

• A high-speed HDMI cable.

Note

• The full Dolby Atmos experience is only

available when the soundbar is connected to

available when the soundbar is connected to the source via a HDMI 2.0 cable.

the source via a HDMI 2.0 cable.

• The soundbar will still work when connected via

other methods (such as a digital optical cable)

other methods (such as a digital optical cable) but these are unable to support all the Dolby

but these are unable to support all the Dolby features. To ensure full Dolby support, you are

features. To ensure full Dolby support, you are strongly recommended to connect via HDMI.

strongly recommended to connect via HDMI.

Enjoy Dolby Atmos sound

Press to select a height

Press to select a height surround eects level to best suit

surround eects level to best suit your personal taste according to your

your personal taste according to your environment.

environment.

• ATMOS 00: minimal height eect.

• ATMOS 01: small height eect.

• ATMOS 02: medium height eect.

• ATMOS 03: big height eect.

Note

• For non-HDMI connections (such as use of

Bluetooth, OPTICAL or AUDIO IN), only limited

Bluetooth, OPTICAL or AUDIO IN), only limited height surround eects are generated.

height surround eects are generated.

Play audio through

Play audio through Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Through Bluetooth, connect this product

Through Bluetooth, connect this product with your Bluetooth device (such as an

with your Bluetooth device (such as an iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or Android

iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or Android pad), and then you can enjoy the audio les

pad), and then you can enjoy the audio les stored on the device through the speakers of

stored on the device through the speakers of this product.

this product.

Note

• The maximum operational range between

this product and a Bluetooth device is

this product and a Bluetooth device is approximately 10 meters (30 feet).

approximately 10 meters (30 feet).

• The music streaming may be interrupted

by obstacles between the device and this

by obstacles between the device and this product, such as wall, metallic casing that

product, such as wall, metallic casing that covers the device, or other devices nearby that

covers the device, or other devices nearby that operate in the same frequency.

operate in the same frequency.

• If you want to connect this product with

another Bluetooth device, break the current

another Bluetooth device, break the current Bluetooth connection rst.

Bluetooth connection rst.

1 Repeatedly press the source button to

switch the main unit to Bluetooth mode,

switch the main unit to Bluetooth mode, and wait until the display to show BT

and wait until the display to show BT

PAIR for starting the pairing operation.

2 On the Bluetooth device, turn on

Bluetooth, search for and select “Play-

Fi Device (XXXXXX)-BT” to start

connection.

» When the Bluetooth connection

succeeds, BT CONNECTED displays

succeeds, BT CONNECTED displays on the display panel.

on the display panel.

» If the connection fails, BT PAIR

displays on the display panel.

3 Select and play audio les or music on

your Bluetooth device.

4 To exit Bluetooth, select another source.

MP3 player

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Connect your MP3 player to play your audio

Connect your MP3 player to play your audio les or music.

les or music.

What you need

• An MP3 player.

• A 3.5mm stereo audio cable.

1 Using the 3.5mm stereo audio cable,

connect the MP3 player to the AUDIO

IN connector on this product.

2 Repeatedly press the source button until

AUDIO IN displays on the display panel.

3 Press the buttons on your MP3 player to

select and play audio les or music.

Play-Fi multi-room

With Play-Fi built-in, your soundbar can

With Play-Fi built-in, your soundbar can sync or group with multiple Play-Fi enabled

sync or group with multiple Play-Fi enabled speakers for multi-room music which allows

speakers for multi-room music which allows you to listen to the same song in every room

you to listen to the same song in every room of your house or dierent songs in dierent

of your house or dierent songs in dierent dened zones. All these are controlled by

dened zones. All these are controlled by Philips Sound app. Source will be switched to

Philips Sound app. Source will be switched to Play-Fi as long as your soundbar is selected

Play-Fi as long as your soundbar is selected in the app.

in the app.

To download Philips Sound app, please refer

To download Philips Sound app, please refer to “Wi-Fi (Wireless operation)” section.

to “Wi-Fi (Wireless operation)” section. To learn more about Play-Fi operation,

To learn more about Play-Fi operation, please visit play-.com.

please visit play-.com.

Chromecast(audio) /

Chromecast(audio) / AirPlay2 / Alexa 3PDA

AirPlay2 / Alexa 3PDA

Your soundbar is built-in with services

Your soundbar is built-in with services running in background which support

running in background which support Chromecast(audio), AirPlay2 or Alexa 3PDA.

Chromecast(audio), AirPlay2 or Alexa 3PDA. When Wi-Fi is connected, you can cast audio

When Wi-Fi is connected, you can cast audio from corresponding devices/apps at any time.

from corresponding devices/apps at any time. Source will be switched automatically when

Source will be switched automatically when respective streaming is detected.

respective streaming is detected.

Listen to Spotify

Use your phone, tablet or computer as a

Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify, go to spotify.com/

remote control for Spotify, go to spotify.com/ connect to learn how.

connect to learn how.

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5 Settings

Adjust speaker level

Repeatedly press to enter the settings menu,

Repeatedly press to enter the settings menu, select the speakers below and press the left

select the speakers below and press the left and right navigation buttons to adjust the

and right navigation buttons to adjust the speaker level

speaker level

• SUB (subwoofer)

• CTR XX (center speaker)

• SIDE L XX (side left speaker)

• SIDE R XX (side right speaker)

Set display brightness

Repeatedly press to enter the settings

Repeatedly press to enter the settings menu, select DIM and press the left and right

menu, select DIM and press the left and right navigation buttons to adjust the brightness

navigation buttons to adjust the brightness level of the display panel on this product.

level of the display panel on this product.

• HIGH (high)

• MID (medium)

• LOW (low)

Apply factory settings

In case of no response from this product, you

In case of no response from this product, you can reset this product to the default settings

can reset this product to the default settings programmed at the factory.

programmed at the factory.

Power on, press and hold VOL +/- buttons on the main unit simultaneously

buttons on the main unit simultaneously for 8 seconds until RESET displays on the

for 8 seconds until RESET displays on the display panel.

display panel.

When the factory settings restore is

and restarts.

VOL +/-

Repeatedly press to enter the settings

Repeatedly press to enter the settings menu, select DISP and press the left and right

menu, select DISP and press the left and right navigation buttons to select DISP ON or DISP

navigation buttons to select DISP ON or DISP

OFF.

Auto standby

When playing media from a connected

When playing media from a connected device, this product automatically switches

device, this product automatically switches to standby if:

to standby if:

• no source button is pressed for 15 minutes,

• no source button is pressed for 15 minutes, and

and

• no audio/video playback is detected from

• no audio/video playback is detected from a connected device.

a connected device.

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6 Update

software

To get the best features and support, update

To get the best features and support, update your product with the latest software.

your product with the latest software.

Update software via Wi-Fi

Two parts in this product can be updated via

Two parts in this product can be updated via Wi-Fi & Philips Sound App.

Wi-Fi & Philips Sound App.

1 Play-Fi system

2 Audio system (Firmware) – handles all

control and sound features

Play-Fi system

This part can be updated directly by Philips

This part can be updated directly by Philips Sound app. Once the product is connected

Sound app. Once the product is connected with the app, It will check and prompt

with the app, It will check and prompt for update if a newer version software is

for update if a newer version software is available. Follow the steps on screen to

available. Follow the steps on screen to complete the update. It is done over the air

complete the update. It is done over the air and the update time requires less than 10

and the update time requires less than 10 minutes in normal network condition.

minutes in normal network condition.

Audio system (Firmware)

This part can be updated via the special tool

This part can be updated via the special tool (PS Fine Tune) provided in setting menu

(PS Fine Tune) provided in setting menu of Philips Sound App (settings>Fine Tune/

of Philips Sound App (settings>Fine Tune/ Update Firmware). When the update is

Update Firmware). When the update is available, the download icon will be shown

available, the download icon will be shown (see the 2nd App screen capture below).

(see the 2nd App screen capture below). Follow the steps provided on screen to

Follow the steps provided on screen to complete the update.

complete the update.

B95

Caution

• During update, smartphone is required to turn

on and stay in the update screen until the

on and stay in the update screen until the whole process is nished.

whole process is nished.

• It may take 10-30minutes and please arrange

update to be done in product unused time.

Update via USB

Caution

• Do not turn o the power or remove the USB

ash drive when the software update is in

ash drive when the software update is in progress because you might damage this

progress because you might damage this product.

product.

• The upgrade time may take around 8 minutes.

1 Check if there is the latest software

version on www.philips.com/support.

» Search for your model and click on

“Software and drivers”.

2 Download the software into a USB ash

drive.

» Unzip the downloaded le and make

sure that the unzipped folder is named

sure that the unzipped folder is named “update.zip”.

“update.zip”.

» Put the “update.zip” folder in the root

directory.

3 When turned on, plug the USB ash drive

into the USB port of this product.

4 Press and hold

simultaneously for 3 seconds or select

simultaneously for 3 seconds or select UPGRADE in setting menu.

UPGRADE in setting menu.

» “FW UPG” (rmware upgrade) displays

on the display panel.

5 Wait until the upgrade is completed.

» If the upgrade is complete, this product

automatically turns o and on again.

and VOL+ buttons

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7 Wall mount

your product

Before you mount your product on the wall,

Before you mount your product on the wall, read all safety precautions. (see ‘Safety’)

read all safety precautions. (see ‘Safety’)

Wall mount

Note

• Improper wall mounting may result in

accident, injury or damage. If you have any

accident, injury or damage. If you have any query, contact Consumer Care in your country.

query, contact Consumer Care in your country.

• Secure the wall mount to a wall that can

support the combined weight of the product

support the combined weight of the product and the wall mount.

and the wall mount.

• Before wall mount, you need not remove the

four rubber feet at the bottom of the main

four rubber feet at the bottom of the main unit, otherwise the rubber feet cannot be xed

unit, otherwise the rubber feet cannot be xed back.

back.

Screw length/diameter

Depending on the type of wall mounting this

Depending on the type of wall mounting this wall mount bracket, make sure that you use

wall mount bracket, make sure that you use screws of a suitable length and diameter.

screws of a suitable length and diameter.

3

1

~50mm/2.0"

790mm/31.1"

2

3.5-4mm/0.14”-0.16”

>25mm/0.98”

4mm/

0.16”

3.5-4mm/0.14”-0.16”

4mm/

0.16”

>25mm/0.98”

See the illustration on the quick start guide

See the illustration on the quick start guide on how to wall mount the main unit.

on how to wall mount the main unit.

1) Drill 2 holes on the wall. Use the supplied

paper template to mark 2 holes on the

paper template to mark 2 holes on the wall, then secure 2 suitable screws in the

wall, then secure 2 suitable screws in the holes.

holes.

2) Secure the wall bracket on the wall with

the dowels and screws.

3) Hook the main unit on the wall bracket.

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8 Product

specications

Note

•

change without notice.

• Total output power:

• 808W MAX / 410W RMS (1%THD)

• Frequency response (main unit): 150Hz-

• 20kHz

20kHz

• Frequency response (Subwoofer): 35Hz-

• 150Hz

150Hz

• Signal-to-noise ratio:

• >65 db(CCIR) /(A-weighted)

Audio

• S/PDIF Digital audio input:

• Optical: TOSLINK

Bluetooth

•

• Bluetooth version: 4.2

• Frequency band/Output power: 2402

• Frequency band/Output power: 2402 MHz ~ 2480 MHz / 2dBm

Wi-Fi

• Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n

• Frequency band: 2.412 - 2.472 GHz,

•

5.18 - 5.32GHz, 5.50 - 5.70GHz, 5.745 –

5.825GHz

• Radio frequency power transmitted: WiFi

•

2.4G: 17.6dBm; WiFi 5G: 16.38dBm; WiFi

5.8G: 8.07dBm

Main unit

• Power supply: Model (Philips branded AC

• power adapter): NSA120EC-19063200

• Input: 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 2.0 A

• ~

• Output: 19 V

•

• Power consumption: 25 W

•

• Standby power consumption: <0.5 W

•

• Audio channel: 5.1.2

•

• Built-in speakers:

•

• Central: 2 racetracks full range drivers

•

• Front speaker: 4 full range drivers +

• 2 tweeters

•

• Dimensions (W x H x D):

• 1049 x 120 x 55.6 mm

• Weight: 4.07kg

•

• Operating temperature: 0°C - 45°C

•

6.32 A

Subwoofer

• Power supply

•

• Power consumption: 20 W

•

• Standby power consumption: <0.5 W

•

• Speaker driver: 1 x 8” subwoofer

•

• Impedance: 3 ohm

•

• Dimensions (W x H x D):

• 230 x 400 x 407 mm

• Weight: 9.6kg

•

• Operating temperature: 0°C - 45°C

•

Audio codec format

• HDMI: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby

• Digital EX, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS Digital Surround (5.1-ch), DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS ES, DTS: X, IMAX Enhanced

• HDMI eARC: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital

• plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS 96/2 Surround (5.1-ch), DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS ES, DTS: X

• Optical: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, LPCM

• 2ch

• Bluetooth: SBC

•

• Play-Fi: MPEG4 AAC, MPEG4 M4A, MP3,

• WAV, FLAC, AIFF

: 100-120 V ~, 60 Hz

4, DTS-ES, DTS Digital

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9 Troubleshooting

Warning

• Risk of electric shock. Never remove the

• Risk of electric shock. Never remove the casing of the product.

casing of the product.

To keep the warranty valid, never try to

To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the product yourself.

repair the product yourself. If you have problems using this product,

If you have problems using this product, check the following points before you

check the following points before you request service. If you still have a problem,

request service. If you still have a problem, get support at www.philips.com/support

get support at www.philips.com/support

Main unit

The buttons on the main unit do not work.

• Disconnect form the power supply for a

• Disconnect form the power supply for a few minutes, then connect again.

few minutes, then connect again.

Sound

No sound from the soundbar speaker.

• Connect the audio cable from your

• Connect the audio cable from your soundbar to your TV or other devices.

soundbar to your TV or other devices. However, you do not need a separate

However, you do not need a separate audio connection when:

audio connection when:

- the soundbar and TV are connected

through HDMI ARC connection, or

- a device is connected to the HDMI IN

connector on your soundbar.

• On the remote control, select the correct

• On the remote control, select the correct audio input.

audio input.

• Make sure that the soundbar is not muted.

• Reset this product to its factory settings

• Reset this product to its factory settings (see ‘Apply factory settings).

(see ‘Apply factory settings).

No sound from the wireless subwoofer.

• Read “Pair up with the subwoofer”

• Read “Pair up with the subwoofer” section to manually connect the subwoofer to

section to manually connect the subwoofer to the main unit.

the main unit.

Distorted sound or echo.

• If you play audio from TV through this

• If you play audio from TV through this product, make sure that the TV is muted.

product, make sure that the TV is muted.

Audio and video are not synchronized.

• Press to synchronize the audio with the

• Press to synchronize the audio with the video.

video.

Bluetooth

A device cannot connect with the

A device cannot connect with the soundbar.

soundbar.

• The device does not support the

• The device does not support the compatible proles required for the

compatible proles required for the soundbar.

soundbar.

• You have not enabled the Bluetooth

• You have not enabled the Bluetooth function of the device. See the user

function of the device. See the user manual of the device on how to enable the

manual of the device on how to enable the function.

function.

• The device is not correctly connected.

• The device is not correctly connected. Connect the device correctly.

Connect the device correctly.

• The soundbar is already connected with

• The soundbar is already connected with another Bluetooth device. Disconnect the

another Bluetooth device. Disconnect the connected device, then try again.

connected device, then try again.

Quality of audio play from a connected

Quality of audio play from a connected Bluetooth device is poor.

Bluetooth device is poor.

• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the

• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the soundbar, or remove

device closer to the soundbar, or remove any obstacle between the device and the

any obstacle between the device and the soundbar.

soundbar.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi connection cannot be established.

• Check the availability of the WLAN network

• Check the availability of the WLAN network on the router.

on the router.

• Place the Wi-Fi router closer to this

• Place the Wi-Fi router closer to this product.

product.

• Make sure the password is correct.

• Check the WLAN function or reboot the

• Check the WLAN function or reboot the modem and Wi-Fi router.

modem and Wi-Fi router.

Dolby Atmos

Cannot achieve outstanding Dolby Atmos

Cannot achieve outstanding Dolby Atmos eects.

eects.

• For non-HDMI connections (such as use of

• For non-HDMI connections (such as use of Bluetooth, OPTICAL or AUDIO IN), limited

Bluetooth, OPTICAL or AUDIO IN), limited height surround eects are generated. See

height surround eects are generated. See the section of ‘Dolby Atmos’ about how to

the section of ‘Dolby Atmos’ about how to achieve best Dolby Atmos eects.

achieve best Dolby Atmos eects.

Play-Fi

Cannot discover the Play-Fi supported

Cannot discover the Play-Fi supported devices from the app.

devices from the app.

• Make sure the device is connected to the

• Make sure the device is connected to the Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi.

Cannot play Play-Fi music.

• Certain network service or contents available

• Certain network service or contents available through the device may not be accessible

through the device may not be accessible in case the service provider terminates its

in case the service provider terminates its service.

service.

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Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the

Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks

double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Condential unpublished works.

rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from IMAX

Manufactured under license from IMAX Corporation. IMAX® is a registered trademark

Corporation. IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation in the United States and/

of IMAX Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. Manufactured under license

or other countries. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol,

from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS and the Symbol together are registered

DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the

trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing

Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and

Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together,DTS:X, and the DTS:X logo

the Symbol together,DTS:X, and the DTS:X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS,

are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Use of the Works with Apple badge means

Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to work

that an accessory has been designed to work specically with the technology identied

specically with the technology identied in the badge and has been certied by

in the badge and has been certied by the developer to meet Apple performance

the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

standards.

®

Apple

and AirPlay® are trademarks of Apple

Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

The Adopted Trademarks HDMI, HDMI High-

The Adopted Trademarks HDMI, HDMI HighDenition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI

Denition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks

Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the

of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

United States and other countries.

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a registered

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth

registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by MMD

SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited is under

Hong Kong Holding Limited is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are

license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

those of their respective owners.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.

Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. (for companies headquartered in the U.S./

(for companies headquartered in the U.S./ Japan/Taiwan) or under license from DTS

Japan/Taiwan) or under license from DTS Licensing Limited (for all othercompanies).

Licensing Limited (for all othercompanies). DTS, Play-Fi, and the DTS Play-Fi logo are

DTS, Play-Fi, and the DTS Play-Fi logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS,

registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

To control this AirPlay 2–enabled speaker,

To control this AirPlay 2–enabled speaker, iOS 11.4 or later is required.

iOS 11.4 or later is required.

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Chromecast is a trademark of Google Inc.

Chromecast is a trademark of Google Inc. Google Play, and the Google Play logo are

Google Play, and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc.

trademarks of Google Inc.

2020 © Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used under license. This product has been manufactured by and is sold under the responsibility of MMD Hong Kong

Limited is the warrantor in relation to this product.

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