Philips CSS2123B-F7 User Manual

For product support, visit

www.philips.com/support

EN User manual

ES Manual del usuario

CSS2123B/F7

FR-CA Manuel d’utilisation

EN: For further assistance, call the customer support service in your country.

• To obtain assistance in the U.S.A ., Canada, Puer to Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, contac t
Philips Customer Care Center at 1-866-309-0846

• To obtain assistance in Mexico, contact Philips Customer Care Center at 01 800 504 6200

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• Para obtener asistencia en los Es tados Unidos, en Canada, Puer to Rico o en las Islas Virgenes de los Estados
Unidos, comuniquese con Centro de atencion al cliente de Philips al 1-866-309-846

• Solo para Mexico CENTRO DE ATENCION A CLIENTES LADA, 01 80 0 504 62 00 Solo Para Mexico.

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avec le centre de service a la clientele Philips au : 1-866 -309-0846

• Pour obtenir l’aide au Mexique, entrez en contact avec le centre de soin de client de Philips a 01 800 504 62 00

P&F USA Inc.

Contents

9 Troubleshooting 13

1 Help and support 2

FAQs 2
Contact Philips 2

2 Notice 2

Copyright 2
Compliance 2
Trademarks 3

3 Important 4

Important safety instructions 4
Care for your product 5
Care of the environment 5

4 Your SoundBar 6

Main unit 6
Remote control 6

5 Connect your SoundBar 8

Subwoofer 8
Connectors 8
Connect audio from TV and other devices 9

English

6 Use your SoundBar 10

Play audio from TV or other devices 10
Adjust the volume 10
Choose your sound 10
MP3 player 11
Apply factory settings 11

7 Wall mount 12

8 Productspecications 12

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1 Help and support

2 Notice

FAQs

If you have a problem, refer to the frequently
asked questions (FAQs) for this SoundBar at www.
philips.com/support.
If you still need help, contact Philips Consumer
Care in your country.

Warning

• Do not attempt to repair your SoundBar

yourself. This may cause severe injury, irreparable
damage to your SoundBar, or void your warranty.

Contact Philips

If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
model and serial number of your product. The
model number and serial number are on the back
or bottom of your product. Note the numbers
before you call Philips:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________

This section contains the legal and trademark
notices.

Copyright

This item incorporates copy protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation.
Reverse engineering and disassembly are
prohibited.

Compliance

Note

• This equipment has been tested and found

to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.

2 EN

If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to tr y to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

To assure continued compliance, any changes or

modicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbytheparty

responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment. (Example­use only shielded interface cables when connecting
to computer or peripheral devices).
This equipment complies with Part 15 of FCC RF
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1 This device may not cause interference, and
2 This device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

Caution

• The manufacturer is not responsible for any

radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized

modicationstothisequipment.Such
modicationscouldvoidtheuserauthorityto

operate the equipment.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:This
equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated
with a minimum distance of 20cm between the
radiator and your body. This transmitter must not
be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

WARNING:

this equipment not expressly approved by Philips
may void the FCC authorization to operate this
equipment.
Model number: PHILIPS CSS2123B/F7
Trade Name: Philips
Responsible Party: P&F USA, Inc. PO Box 2248
Alpharetta, GA 30023-2248; 1-866-309-0846

Changesormodicationsmadeto

Trademarks

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

English

Notice for Canada

Class B Clause

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class
B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

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3 Important

Read and understand all instructions before you
use your SoundBar. 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 car t 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.

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• Refer all servicing toqualiedservice

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

• The product/remote control may contain

• If you suspect that a battery has been

• When you change the batteries, always

• If the battery compar tment cannot be

used for a long time.

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.

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

keep all new and used batteries out of
reach of children. Ensure that the battery
compartment is completely secure after you
replace the battery.

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.

• Do not place any sources of danger on the
apparatus

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.

• Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure
or other unsafe operation.

• Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when

ndtroubleornotinuse.Themainsplug

shall be readily operable.

(forexample.liquidlledobjects,

• 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.

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.

Care of the environment

Your product is designed and manufactured with
high quality materials and components, which
can be recycled and reused. Please visit www.
recycle.philips.com for additional information on a
recycling center in your area.

Never dispose of your product with other
household waste. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products and batteries.
The correct disposal of these products helps
prevent potentially negative consequences on the
environment and human health.
The batteries supplied do not contain the heavy
metals mercury and cadmium. Nevertheless, in
many areas batteries may not be disposed of with
your household waste. Please ensure you dispose
of batteries according to local regulations.
For perchlorate material, special handling may
apply. Visit www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.

English

The 'exclamation point' calls attention to features
for which you should read the enclosed literature
closely to prevent operating and maintenance
problems.

WARNING:

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.

Toreducetheriskofreorelectric

EN

5

4 Your SoundBar

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome

toPhilips!Tofullybenetfromthesuppor tthat

Philips offers, register your SoundBar at www.
philips.com/welcome.

Remote control

1

Main unit

1

2

a SURR indicator

Lights up when surround mode is turned on.

b Source indicators

• COAXIAL: Lights up when you switch to

coaxial input source. When Dolby signal
is detected, COAXIAL indicator blinks
for three seconds.

• OPTICAL: Lights up when you switch to

optical input source. When Dolby signal
is detected, OPTICAL indicator blinks for
three seconds.

• AUX: Lights up when you switch to

analog input source.

• MUSIC iLINK: Lights up when you switch

to Music iLink input source.

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6

a (Standby-On)

Switch the SoundBar on or to standby.

b Source buttons

• AUX: Switch your audio source to the

AUX connection.

• OPTICAL: Switch your audio source to

the optical connection.

• COAXIAL: Switch your audio source to

the coaxial connection.

• MUSIC iLINK: Switch your audio source

to the MUSIC iLINK connection.

c SURROUND

Switch to virtual surround mode on or off.

d TREBLE +/-

Increase or decrease treble.

e VOL +/-

Increase or decrease volume.

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3

4

5

6 EN

f BASS +/-

Increase or decrease bass.

g MUTE

Mute or restore volume.

Replace battery

Warning

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

• The product/remote control may or may not contain a

coin/button type battery, which can be swallowed. Keep
the battery out of reach of children at all times!

Caution

• The battery contains perchlorate material,

handle it with care. For information see www.
dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

1

2

English

3

1 Open the battery compar tment.
2 Insert one CR2025 battery, with the polarity

(+/-) as indicated.

3 Close the battery compar tment.

EN

7

5 Connect your

SoundBar

This section helps you connect your SoundBar to a
TV and other devices.
For information about the basic connections of
your SoundBar and accessories, see the quick start
guide. For a comprehensive interactive guide, see
www.connectivityguide.philips.com.

Note

• Foridenticationandsupplyratings,referto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.

Subwoofer

Follow the steps below to position and connect
your subwoofer.

Position

Place the subwoofer at least one meter (three
feet) away from either to the left or right of your
SoundBar, and ten centimeter away from the wall.
For best results, place your subwoofer as shown
below.

Connect

Connect your subwoofer to your SoundBar as
described in the quick start guide.

Connectors

Connect other devices to your SoundBar.

Side right

MUSIC iLINK

Audio input from an MP3 player.

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Rear left

SUBWOOFER (8Ω)

1

L

(WHITE)

AUX

R

(RED)

AUDIO IN

2 3

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

4

a SUBWOOFER

Connect to the supplied subwoofer.

b AUDIO IN-AUX

Connect to an analog audio output on the TV
or an analog device.

c DIGITAL IN-COAXIAL

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

d DIGITAL IN-OPTICAL

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

Note

• The audio connections in this user manual

are only recommendations. You can use other
connections too.

• If you play audio from the TV through your

SoundBar, make sure that the TV is muted.

Option 1: Connect audio through a digital
optical cable

Best quality audio

Using an optical cable, connect the OPTICAL
connector on your SoundBar to the OPTICAL
OUT connector on the device.
The digital optical connector might be labeled
SPDIF, SPDIF OUT, or OPTICAL.

TV

English

Rear right

AC MAINS~

AC MAINS~

Connect to the power supply.

Connect audio from TV and
other devices

Play audio from TV or other devices through your
SoundBar. Use the best quality connection available
on other devices.

Option 2: Connect audio through a digital
coaxial cable

Good quality audio

Using a coaxial cable, connect the COAXIAL
connector on your SoundBar to the COAXIAL/
DIGITAL OUT connector on the device.
The digital coaxial connector might be labeled

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.

EN

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Option 3: Connect audio through analog
audio cables

Basic quality audio

Using an analog cable, connect the AUX
connectors on your SoundBar to the audio
connectors on the device.

VCR

6 Use your SoundBar

This section helps you use the SoundBar to play
audio from connected devices.

Before you start

• Make the necessary connections described in

the quick start guide and the user manual.

• Switch the SoundBar to the correct source

for other devices.

Play audio from TV or other
devices

Press the Source buttons to select the audio
output of the connected device.

Adjust the volume

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To increase or decrease volume, press VOL +/-.

• The Source indicators on the front panel

blink thrice when the volume is set to either
minimum or maximum.

To mute sound, press MUTE.

• The current Source indicator on the front

panel blinks continuously.

To restore the sound, press MUTE again or press

VOL +/-.

Choose your sound

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

Change treble or bass

Change the high frequency (treble) or low
frequency (bass) settings of the SoundBar to suit
your video or music.

MP3 player

ConnectyourMP3playertoplayyouraudioles

or music.

What you need

• An MP3 player.

• A 3.5mm stereo audio cable.

English

Press TREBLE +/- or BASS +/- to increase or
decrease treble or bass.

• The Source indicators on the front panel

blink thrice when the treble or bass is set to
either minimum or maximum.

Surround sound mode

Experience an immersive audio experience with
surround sound modes.

Press SURROUND repeatedly to switch surround
mode on or off.

» When surround mode is on, the SURR on

the front panel lights up.

Night mode

For quiet listening, decrease the volume of loud
sounds when you play discs. Night mode is only
available for Dolby encoded TV programs, DVD,
and Blu-ray discs.

Play music

1 Connect the MP3 player to the SoundBar as

described in the Quick start guide.

2 Press MUSIC iLINK.

» MUSIC iLINK indicator on the front

panel lights up.

3 Press the buttons on the MP3 player to select

andplayaudiolesormusic.

Apply factory settings

You can reset your SoundBar to the default
settings programmed at the factory.
Within three seconds, press BASS+, VOL-, and
TREBLE+.

» When the restore factory settings process

is complete, the SoundBar automatically
switches off and turns back on again.

Press and hold SURROUND to switch night mode
on or off.

» When the night mode is on, AUX indicator

on the front panel blinks twice.

EN

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7 Wall mount

Before you mount your SoundBar on the wall,
read all the safety precautions (see 'Important' on
page 4).
Make sure that you use the screws andbrackets

speciedbythemanufacturerorsoldwiththe

apparatus. Secure the wall mount to a wall that
can support the combined weight of the product
and the wall mount. For information about the size
of the keyhole on your SoundBar’s mount, see the
Quick Start Guide.

0.12 - 0.14”

8 Product

specifications

Note

• Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

without notice.

Amplier

• Total output power: 60W RMS (30% THD)

• Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz / ±3 dB

• Signal-to-noise ratio: > 65 dB (CCIR) /

(A-weighted)

• Input sensitivity:

• AUX: 600 mV

• Music iLink: 250 mV

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> 0.98”

Note

• Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no

responsibility for improper wall mounting that
results in accident, injury or damage. If you have
any query, contact Philips Consumer Care in
your country.

Audio

• S/PDIF Digital audio input:

• Coaxial: IEC 60958-3

• Optical: TOSLINK

Main unit

• Power supply: 110-240 V~, 50-60 Hz

• Power consumption: 20 W

• Standbypowerconsumption:≤0.5W

• Speaker impedance: 4 ohm woofer, 4 ohm
tweeter

• Speaker drivers: 25 x 120 mm (1 x 5")
woofer, 38 mm (1.5") tweeter

• Frequency response: 150 Hz-20 kHz

• Dimensions (WxHxD): 708 x 47 x 65 mm

• Weight: 1.03 kg

Subwoofer

• Impedance: 8 ohm

• Speaker drivers: 130 mm (5.25") woofer

• Frequency response: 20 Hz-150 Hz

• Dimensions (WxHxD): 165 x 240 x 295 mm

• Weight: 2.6 kg

• Cable length: 3 m

Remote control batteries

• 1 x CR2025

9 Troubleshooting

Warning

• Risk of electric shock. Never remove the casing

of the product.

To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the
product yourself.
If you have problems using this product, check the
following points before you request service. If you
still have a problem, get suppor t at www.philips.
com/support.

Sound

No sound from SoundBar speakers.

• Connect the correct audio cable from your

SoundBar to your TV or other devices.

• On your SoundBar remote control, press the

Source buttons to select the correct audio
input.

• Make sure that the SoundBar is not muted.

Press VOL +/- to restore the sound (see
'Adjust the volume' on page 10).

Distorted sound or echo.

• If you play audio from the TV through the

SoundBar, make sure that the TV is muted.

English

EN

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ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

WARRANTY COVERAGE:

This warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth
below.

WHO IS COVERED:

This product is warranted to the original purchaser or the per­son receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and
workmanship as based on the date of original purchase
(“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer. The original
sales receipt showing the product name and the purchase date
from an authorized retailer is considered such proof.

WHAT IS COVERED:

This warranty covers new products if a defect in material
or workmanship occurs and a valid claim is received within
the Warranty Period. At its option, the company will either (1)
repair the product at no charge, using new or refurbished
replacement parts, or (2) exchange the product with a product
that is new or which has been manufactured from new, or ser­viceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent or most
comparable to the original product in current inventory,
or (3) refund the original purchase price of the product.
The company warrants replacement products or parts provided
under this warranty against defects in materials and workmanship
from the date of the replacement or repair for ninety (90) days
or for the remaining portion of the original product’s warranty,
whichever provides longer coverage for you. When a product or
part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property
and the replaced item becomes the company property. When a
refund is given, your product becomes the company property.

Note: Any product sold and identified as refurbished or
renewed carries a ninety (90) day limited warranty.

Replacement product can only be sent if all warranty
requirements are met. Failure to follow all requirements
can result in delay.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED - EXCLUSIONS AND LIMI­TATIONS:

This Limited Warranty applies only to the new products that
can be identified by the trademark, trade name, or logo affixed
to it. This Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-Philips
hardware product or any software, even if packaged or sold
with the product. Non-Philips manufacturers, suppliers, or
publishers may provide a separate warranty for their own
products packaged with the bundled product.

The company is not liable for any damage to or loss of any ,
programs data, or other information stored on any media
contained within the product, or any non-Philips product or part
not covered by this warranty. Recovery or reinstallation of
programs, data or other information is not covered under this
Limited Warranty.

This warranty does not apply (a) to damage caused by accident,
abuse, misuse, neglect, misapplication, or non-Philips product, (b)
to damage caused by service performed by anyone other than
an Authorized Service Location, (c) to a product or
a part that has been modified without written permission,

or (d) if any
or (e) product, accessories or consumables sold “AS IS”
without warranty of any kind by including refurbished Philips
product sold “AS IS” by some retailers.

This Limited Warranty does not cover:

• Shipping charges to return defective product.

• Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjust-

• Product repair and/or part replacement because of improper

• Damage or claims for products not being available for use, or

• Damage from mishandled shipments or transit accidents when

•A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable

•A product used for commercial or institutional purposes

• Product lost in shipment and no signature verification receipt

• Failure to operate per Owner’s Manual.

TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN THE U.S.A., CANADA,
PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS…

Contact Customer Care Center at:

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CON­SUMER. PHILIPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDEN­TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PROD­UCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT
IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS
WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of inciden­tal or consequential
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you.

serial number has been removed or defaced,

ment of customer controls on the product, and installation or
repair of antenna/signal source systems outside of the product.

installation or maintenance, connections to improper voltage
supply, power line surge, lightning damage, retained images or
screen markings resulting from viewing fixed stationary con­tent for extended periods, product cosmetic appearance items
due to normal wear and tear, unauthorized repair or other
cause not within the control of the company.

for lost data or lost software.

returning product.

it to operate in any country other than the country for which
it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or
repair of products damaged by these modifications.

(including but not limited to rental purposes).

can be provided.

1-866-309-0846

damages, or allow limitations on how long an

EN

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

P&F USA Inc. PO Box 2248 Alpharetta, GA 30023-2248

P&F USA, Inc.

PO Box 2248 Alpharetta, GA 30023-2248

© 2012 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
All rights reserved.
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