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HTB4150B

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Contents

1 Important 2

Safety 2
Care for your product 3
Care of the environment 3
3D health warning 3

2 Your SoundStage 4

Main unit 4
Remote control 4
Connectors 5

3 Place your SoundStage 6

4 Connect and set up 7

Connect to TV 7
Connect audio from TV and other devices 9
Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control) 10
Connect and set up a home network 11

5 Use your SoundStage 12

Access the home menu 12
Discs 12
Play audio through Bluetooth 14
Play music via NFC 14

Data les 15

USB storage devices 15
Audio, video, and picture options 16
Radio 17
MP3 player 18
Browse Smart TV 18
Browse PC through DLNA 20
Karaoke 22
Choose sound 22

6 Change settings 23

Language settings 23
Picture and video settings 24
Audio settings 24
Parental control settings 24
Display settings 24
Energy saving settings 25
Speaker settings 25
Restore default settings 25

7 Update software 26

Check software version 26
Update software through USB 26
Update software through the Internet 27

8 Productspecications 27

9 Troubleshooting 31

10 Notice 34

Copyright 34
Open source software 34
Trademarks 34

11 Language code 36

12 Index 37

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1 Important

Read and understand all instructions before you
use your product. If damage is caused by failure
to follow instructions, the warranty does not
apply.

Safety

Riskofelectricshockorre!

• Never expose the product and accessories
to rain or water. Never place liquid
containers, such as vases, near the product.
If liquids are spilt on or into the product,
disconnect it from the power outlet
immediately. Contact Philips Consumer
Care to have the product checked before
use.

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

including direct sunlight.

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

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

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

heat such as sunshine, re or the like.

• Disconnect the product from the power

outlet before lightning storms.

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

Riskofshortcircuitorre!

• Before you connect the product to the
power outlet, ensure that the power
voltage matches the value printed on the
back or bottom of the product. Never
connect the product to the power outlet if
the voltage is different.

Risk of injury or damage to the SoundStage

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

• If the product is transported in
temperatures below 5°C, unpack the
product and wait until its temperature
matches room temperature before
connecting it to the power outlet.

• Visible and invisible laser radiation when
open. Avoid exposure to beam.

• Do not touch the disc optical lens inside
the disc compartment.

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

Riskofoverheating!

• Never install this product in a conned

space. Always leave a space of at least four
inches around the product for ventilation.
Ensure curtains or other objects never
cover the ventilation slots on the product.

Riskofcontamination!

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

• Danger of explosion if batteries are
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.

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

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

Riskofswallowingbatteries!

• The product/remote control may contain
a coin/button type battery, which can be
swallowed. Keep the battery out of reach
of children at all times! If swallowed, the
battery can cause serious injury or death.
Severe internal burns can occur within two
hours of ingestion.

• If you suspect that a battery has been
swallowed or placed inside any part of the
body, seek immediate medical attention.

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

• If the battery compar tment cannot be
completely secured, discontinue use of the
product. Keep out of reach of children and
contact the manufacturer.

Your product contains batteries, which cannot
be disposed of with normal household waste.
Please inform yourself about the local rules on
separate collection of batteries. The correct
disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially
negative consequences on the environment and
human health.
Please visit www.recycle.philips.com for
additional information on a recycling center in
your area.

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

Care for your product

• Do not insert any objects other than discs
into the disc compartment.

• Do not insert warped or cracked discs into
the disc compartment.

• Remove discs from the disc compartment
if you are not using the product for an
extended period of time.

• Use only microber cloth to clean the

product.

Care of the environment

Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
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.

3D health warning

• If you or your family has a history of
epilepsy or photosensitive seizures, consult
a medical professional before exposing

yourself to ashing light sources, rapid

image sequences or 3D viewing.

• To avoid discomfort such as dizziness,
headache or disorientation, we
recommend not watching 3D for extended
periods of time. If you experience any
discomfort, stop watching 3D and do
not immediately engage in any potentially
hazardous activity (for example driving a
car) until your symptoms have disappeared.
If symptoms persist, do not resume
watching 3D without consulting a medical

professional rst.

• Parents should monitor their children

during 3D viewing and ensure they do not
experience any discomfort as mentioned
above. Watching 3D is not recommended
for children under six years of age as their
visual system is not fully developed yet.

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2 Your

Remote control

SoundStage

Congratulations on your purchase, and

welcome to Philips! To fully benet from the
support that Philips offers(e.g. notication

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

Main unit

This section includes an overview of the main
unit.

a

b

dc

e

This section includes an overview of the
remote control.

a

b

c

d

e
f

g

h
i
j
k
l

m
n

w

v

u

t
s

r

a

Switch the SoundStage on or to standby.

b SOURCE

Select an audio, video, radio source or
Bluetooth mode for the SoundStage.

c Disc compartment
d -/+

Decrease or increase volume.

e

Load or eject the disc.

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o

p

a (Standby-On)

• Switch the SoundStage on or to standby.

• When EasyLink is enabled, press

and hold for at least three seconds
to switch all connected HDMI CEC
compliant devices to standby.

q

b SOURCE

Select a source for the SoundStage.

c (Home)

Access the home menu.

d DISC MENU

• Switch to disc source.

• Access or exit the disc menu or pop-

up menu when you play a disc.

e Navigation buttons

• Navigate menus.

• In radio mode, press left or right to

start auto search.

• In radio mode, press up or down to
tune the radio frequency.

f OK

Conrm an entry or selection.

g

• Return to a previous menu screen.

• In radio mode, press and hold to erase

the current preset radio stations.

h Color buttons

Select tasks or options for Blu-ray discs.

i

Load or eject the disc.

j (Play)

Start or resume play.

k / (Previous/Next)

• Skip to the previous or next track,
chapter or le.

• In radio mode, select a preset radio

station.

l / (Fast Backward / Fast Forward)

Search backwards or forward. Press
repeatedly to change the search speed.

m (Mute)

Mute or restore volume.

n +/- (Volume)

Increase or decrease volume.

o Alphanumeric buttons

Enter values or letters (using SMS style
entry).

p SUBTITLE

Select subtitle language for video.

q AUDIO

Select an audio language or channel.

r

Access or exit sound options.

s (Pause)

Pause play.

t

Stop play.

u

• Access more play options while playing
a disc or a USB storage device.

• In radio mode, set a radio station.

v TOP MENU

Access the main menu of a disc.

w

Switch to Bluetooth mode.

Connectors

This section includes an overview of the
connectors available on your SoundStage.

Rear connectors

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a FM ANTENNA

Connect to the supplied FM antenna.

b ETHERNET

Connect to the ETHERNET input on a
broadband modem or router.

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c OPTICAL IN

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

d VIDEO OUT

Connect to the composite video input on
the TV.

e AC MAINS~

Connect to power supply.

f USB

• Audio, video or picture input from a
USB storage device.

• Access BD-Live.

g HDMI OUT (ARC)

Connect to the HDMI input on the TV.

h AUX IN

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

i COAXIAL IN

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

Side connectors

3 Place your

SoundStage

This SoundStage is designed to be placed under
your TV.

Caution

• The SoundStage is designed for TVs that weigh no

more than 22 kg. Do not place a CRT type TV on the
SoundStage.

• Do not place the SoundStage on an unstable cart,

stand, bracket or table. Otherwise, the SoundStage may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious
damage to the product.

• Make sure the ventilation openings on the rear panel

are not blocked.

• Do not change the position of the SoundStage after

placing your TV on top of it.

1 Place the SoundStage on any at and

stable surface near your TV. Then place
your TV on the top of the SoundStage.

a

b

a AUDIO IN

Audio input from an MP3 player (3.5mm
jack).

b

• Audio, video or picture input from a
USB storage device.

c MIC 1

Audio input from a microphone.

d MIC 2

Audio input from a microphone.

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c

d

2 Make sure the TV base is centered on it

and not hanging over any of its edges.

Tip

• If the TV base is too large to put on top of the

SoundStage, place the SoundStage in another location
such as on an open shelf under the TV, but keep it close
to your TV so the audio cable will reach. You can also
mount your TV on the wall above the SoundStage.

• If your TV comes with an anti-tip device, install it

according to the manufacturer's instructions and adjust
the tether after placing the TV on top the SoundStage.

• If placing the SoundStage in a cabinet or on a shelf, for

optimum audio performance, make sure the font of
the SoundStage as close as possible to the front edge
of the shelf.

• If placing the SoundStage backed up to a wall, make

sure there is at least a distance of 1 inch between the
wall and the rear of the SoundStage.

4 Connect and set

up

This section helps you connect your
SoundStage to a TV and other devices, and then
set it up.
For information about the basic connections of
your SoundStage and accessories, see the Quick
start guide.

Note

• For identication and supply ratings, see the type plate

at the back or bottom of the product.

• Before you make or change any connections, make sure

that all devices are disconnected from the power outlet.

Connect to TV

Connect your SoundStage to a TV to watch
videos. You can listen to the TV audio through
your SoundStage.
Use the best quality connection available on
your SoundStage and TV.

Option 1: Connect to TV through
HDMI (ARC)

Best quality video

Your SoundStage supports HDMI version
with Audio Return Channel (ARC). If your
TV is HDMI ARC compliant, you can hear the
TV audio through your SoundStage by using a
single HDMI cable.

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TV

1 Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect

the HDMI OUT (ARC) connector on your
SoundStage to the HDMI ARC connector
on the TV.

• The HDMI ARC connector on the TV
might be labeled differently. For details,
see the TV user manual.

2 On your TV, turn on HDMI-CEC

operations. For details, see the TV user
manual.

• HDMI-CEC is a feature that enables
CEC compliant devices that are
connected through HDMI to be
controlled by a single remote control,
such as volume control for both the TV
and the SoundStage.

3 If you cannot hear the TV audio through

your SoundStage, set up the audio
manually (see 'Set up the audio' on page

10).

1 Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect

the HDMI OUT (ARC) connector on your
SoundStage to the HDMI connector on
the TV.

2 Connect an audio cable to hear the TV

audio through your SoundStage (see
'Connect audio from TV and other devices'
on page 9).

3 On your TV, turn on HDMI-CEC

operations. For details, see the TV user
manual.

• HDMI-CEC is a feature that enables
CEC compliant devices that are
connected through HDMI to be
controlled by a single remote control,
such as volume control for both the
TV and the SoundStage (see 'Set up
EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control)' on
page 10).

4 If you cannot hear the TV audio through

your SoundStage, set up the audio
manually (see 'Set up the audio' on page

10).

Note

• If your TV has a DVI connector, you can use an HDMI/

DVI adapter to connect to TV. However, some of the
features may not be available.

Option 2: Connect to TV through
standard HDMI

Best quality video

If your TV is not HDMI ARC compliant, connect
your SoundStage to the TV through a standard
HDMI connection.

TV

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Option 3: Connect to the TV through
composite video

Basic quality video

If your TV does not have HDMI connectors, use
a composite video connection. A composite

connection does not support high-denition

video.

TV

1 Using a composite video cable, connect

the VIDEO OUT connector on your
SoundStage to the VIDEO IN connector
on the TV.

• The composite video connector might
be labeled AV IN, COMPOSITE, or

BASEBAND.

2 Connect an audio cable to hear the TV

audio through your SoundStage (see
'Connect audio from TV and other devices'
on page 9).

3 When you watch TV programs, press

SOURCE on your SoundStage repeatedly

to select the correct audio input.

4 When you watch videos, switch your TV to

the correct video input. For details, see the
TV user manual.

Connect audio from TV and other devices

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

1 Using an optical cable, connect the

OPTICAL IN connector on your

SoundStage to the OPTICAL OUT
connector on the TV or other device.

• The digital optical connector might be
labeled SPDIF or SPDIF OUT.

Option 2: Connect audio through a
digital coaxial cable

Good quality audio

1 Using a coaxial cable, connect the

COAXIAL IN connector on your
SoundStage to the COAXIAL/DIGITAL
OUT connector on the TV or other

device.

• The digital coaxial connector might be
labeled DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.

Note

• When your SoundStage and TV are connected through

HDMI ARC, an audio connection is not required (see
'Option 1: Connect to TV through HDMI (ARC)' on
page 7).

Option 1: Connect audio through a
digital optical cable

Best quality audio

TV

Option 3: Connect audio through
analog audio cables

Basic quality audio

1 Using an analog cable, connect the AUX

IN connector on your SoundStage to the
AUDIO OUT connectors on the TV or

other device.

VCR

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Set up EasyLink (HDMI-CEC control)

This SoundStage supports Philips EasyLink, which
uses the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics
Control) protocol. EasyLink-compliant devices
that are connected through HDMI can be
controlled by a single remote control.

Note

• Depending on the manufacturer, HDMI-CEC is known

by many names. For information on your device, see
the user manual of the device.

• Philips does not guarantee 100% interoperability with

all HDMI-CEC devices.

• [One Touch Standby] (One-touch
standby): If one-touch standby is enabled,
your SoundStage can switch to standby
with the remote control of the TV or other
HDMI-CEC devices.

• [System Audio Control] (System
audio control): If system audio control
is enabled, the audio of the connected
device is output through your SoundStage
automatically when you play the device.

• [Audio Input Mapping] (Audio input
mapping): If system audio control does not
work, map the connected device to the
correct audio input connector on your
SoundStage (see 'Set up the audio' on
page 10).

Before you start

• Connect your SoundStage to the HDMI-CEC
compliant device through HDMI connection.

• Make the necessary connections described
in the quick start guide, and then switch
the TV to the correct source for your
SoundStage.

Enable EasyLink

1 Press .
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [EasyLink] > [EasyLink] > [On] .
4 On your TV and other connected devices,

turn on HDMI-CEC control. For details, see
the user manual of the TV or other devices.

• On your TV, set the audio output to

'Amplier' (instead of TV speakers).

For details, see the TV user manual.

EasyLink controls

With EasyLink, you can control your SoundStage,
TV, and other connected HDMI-CEC compliant
devices with a single remote control.

• [One Touch Play] (One-touch play): When
a video disc is in the disc compartment,
press to wake up the TV from standby,
and then play a disc.

Note

• To change the EasyLink control settings, press , select

[Setup] > [EasyLink].

Set up the audio

If you cannot hear the audio output of a
connected device through your SoundStage, do
the following:

• Check that you have enabled EasyLink on
all the devices (see 'Enable EasyLink' on
page 10), and

• on your TV, set the audio output to
"Amplier" (instead of TV speakers). For

details, see the TV user manual, and

• setup the EasyLink audio control.

1 Press .
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [EasyLink] > [System Audio

Control] > [On].

• To play the audio from the TV

speakers, select [Off], and skip the
following steps.

4 Select [EasyLink] > [Audio Input

Mapping].

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5 Follow the onscreen instructions to map

the connected device to the audio inputs
on your SoundStage.

• If you connect your SoundStage to the
TV through an HDMI ARC connection,
make sure that the TV audio is mapped
to the ARC input on your SoundStage.

Connect and set up a home network

ETHERNET

ETHERNET

www

Connect your SoundStage to a network router
for a network setup, and enjoy:

• Streamed multimedia content (see 'Browse
PC through DLNA' on page 20)

• Smar t TV (see 'Browse Smart TV' on page

18)

• BD Live applications (see 'BD-Live on Blu­ray' on page 13)

• Software update (see 'Update software
through the Internet' on page 27)

Caution

• Familiarize yourself with the network router, media

server software and networking principles. If necessary,
read documentation that accompanies the network
components. Philips is not responsible for lost, damaged,
or corrupt data.

Before you start

• For Smart TV and software updates, make
sure that the network router has access to
the Internet with high-speed connection

and is not restricted by rewalls or other

security systems.

• Make the necessary connections described
in quick start guide, and then switch the TV
to the correct source for your SoundStage.

Set up the wired network

What you need

• A network cable (RJ45 straight cable).

• A network router (with DHCP enabled).

1 Using a network cable, connect the

ETHERNET connector on your

SoundStage to the network router.

2 Press .
3 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
4 Select [Network] > [Network

installation] > [Wired (Ethernet)].

5 Follow the onscreen instructions to

complete the setup.

• If connection fails, select [Retry], and
then press OK.

6 Select [Finish], and then press OK to exit.

• To view the network settings, select

[Setup] > [Network] > [View
network settings].

Personalize the network name

Name your SoundStage to easily identify it on
your home network.

1 Press .
2 Select [Setup], and then press OK.
3 Select [Network] > [Name your

Product:].

4 Press the Alphanumeric buttons to enter

the name.

5 Select [Done], and then press OK to exit.

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