Philips Fidelio B95 User Manual Download

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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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

Holding Limited or one of its affiliates, and MMD Hong Kong Holding

Limited is the warrantor in relation to this product.

B95_10_UM_V1.0

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

Holding Limited or one of its affiliates, and MMD Hong Kong Holding

Limited is the warrantor in relation to this product.

B95_10_UM_V1.0

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

Holding Limited or one of its affiliates, and MMD Hong Kong Holding

Limited is the warrantor in relation to this product.

B95_10_UM_V1.0

Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the
double-D symbol are registered trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works.
Copyright © 2012-2020 Dolby Laboratories. All
rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from IMAX
Corporation. IMAX

is a registered trademark

of IMAX Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries. Manufactured under license
from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol,
DTS and the Symbol together are registered
trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the
United States and/or other countries.
© DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing
Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and
the Symbol together,DTS:X, and the DTS:X logo
are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS,
Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
© DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.
(for companies headquartered in the U.S./
Japan/Taiwan) or under license from DTS
Licensing Limited (for all othercompanies).
DTS, Play-Fi, and the DTS Play-Fi logo are
registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS,
Inc. in the United States and other countries.
© 2020 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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

Use of the Works with Apple badge means
that an accessory has been designed to work
specifically with the technology identified
in the badge and has been certified by
the developer to meet Apple performance
standards.
Apple

and AirPlay

are trademarks of Apple

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

The Adopted Trademarks HDMI, HDMI High-
Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI
Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks
of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the
United States and other countries.

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

The Bluetooth

word mark and logos are

registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by MMD
Hong Kong Holding Limited is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.

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

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 support at www.philips.com/support

Main unit

The buttons on the main unit do not work.

• Disconnect form the power supply for a

few minutes, then connect again.

Sound

No sound from the soundbar speaker.

• Connect the audio cable from your

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

audio input.

• Make sure that the soundbar is not muted.
• Reset this product to its factory settings

(see ‘Apply factory settings).

No sound from the wireless subwoofer.

•

Read “Pair up with the subwoofer”

section to manually connect the subwoofer to
the main unit.

Distorted sound or echo.

• If you play audio from TV through this

product, make sure that the TV is muted.

Audio and video are not synchronized.

• Press to synchronize the audio with the

video.

Bluetooth

A device cannot connect with the

soundbar.

9 Troubleshooting

• The device does not support the

compatible profiles required for the
soundbar.

• You have not enabled the Bluetooth

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

• The device is not correctly connected.

Connect the device correctly.

• The soundbar is already connected with

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

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

• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the

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

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi connection cannot be established.

• Check the availability of the WLAN network

on the router.

• Place the Wi-Fi router closer to this

product.

• Make sure the password is correct.
• Check the WLAN function or reboot the

modem and Wi-Fi router.

Dolby Atmos

Cannot achieve outstanding Dolby Atmos
effects.

• For non-HDMI connections (such as use of

Bluetooth, OPTICAL or AUDIO IN), limited
height surround effects are generated. See
the section of ‘Dolby Atmos’ about how to
achieve best Dolby Atmos effects.

Play-Fi

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

• Make sure the device is connected to the

Wi-Fi.

Cannot play Play-Fi music.

• Certain network service or contents available

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

8 Product

specifications

Note

•

Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.

Amplifier

• Total output power:

808W MAX / 410W RMS (1%THD)

• Frequency response (main unit): 150Hz-

20kHz

• Frequency response (Subwoofer): 35Hz-

150Hz

• Signal-to-noise ratio:

>65 db(CCIR) /(A-weighted)

Audio

• S/PDIF Digital audio input:
• Optical: TOSLINK

Bluetooth

•  Bluetooth profile: A2DP
•  Bluetooth version: 4.2
•  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   6.32 A
•  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 d

2 tweeters

•  Up-firing: 2 full range drivers
•  Side-firing: 2 tweeters
•  Dimensions (W x H x D):

1049 x 120 x 55.6 mm

• Weight: 4.07kg
• Operating temperature: 0°C - 45°C

Subwoofer

• Power supply: 220-240 V

, 50/60 Hz

•  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):

400 x 230 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 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS Digital
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

7 Wall mount

your product

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

Wall mount

Note

•

Improper wall mounting may result in
accident, injury or damage. If you have any
query, contact Consumer Care in your country.

•

Secure the wall mount to a wall that can
support the combined weight of the product
and the wall mount.

•

Before wall mount, you need not remove the
four rubber feet at the bottom of the main
unit, otherwise the rubber feet cannot be fixed
back.

Screw length/diameter

Depending on the type of wall mounting this
wall mount bracket, make sure that you use
screws of a suitable length and diameter.

3.5-4mm/0.14”-0.16”

4mm/

0.16”

>25mm/0.98”

3.5-4mm/0.14”-0.16”

4mm/

0.16”

>25mm/0.98”

See the illustration on the quick start guide
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
wall, then secure 2 suitable screws in the
holes.

2) Secure the wall bracket on the wall with

the dowels and screws.

3) Hook the main unit on the wall bracket.

~50mm/2.0"

3.5-4mm/0.14”-0.16”

4mm/

0.16”

>25mm/0.98”

790mm/31.1"

~50mm/2.0

3.5-4mm/0.14”-0.16”

4mm/

0.16”

>25mm/0.98”

6 Update

software

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

Update software via Wi-Fi

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

Play-Fi system

Audio system (Firmware) – handles all
control and sound features

Play-Fi system

This part can be updated directly by Philips
Sound app. Once the product is connected
with the app, It will check and prompt
for update if a newer version software is
available. Follow the steps on screen to
complete the update. It is done over the air
and the update time requires less than 10
minutes in normal network condition.

Audio system (Firmware)

This part can be updated via the special tool
(PS Fine Tune) provided in setting menu
of Philips Sound App (settings>Fine Tune/
Update Firmware). When the update is
available, the download icon will be shown
(see the 2nd App screen capture below).
Follow the steps provided on screen to
complete the update.

B95

Caution

•

During update, smartphone is required to turn
on and stay in the update screen until the
whole process is finished.

•

It may take 10-30minutes and please arrange
update to be done in product unused time.

Update via USB

Caution

•

Do not turn off the power or remove the USB
flash drive when the software update is in
progress because you might damage this
product.

•

The upgrade time may take around 8 minutes.

Check if there is the latest software
version on www.philips.com/support.

Search for your model and click on
“Software and drivers”.

Download the software into a USB flash
drive.

Unzip the downloaded file and make
sure that the unzipped folder is named
“update.zip”.

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

When turned on, plug the USB flash drive
into the

USB

port of this product.

Press and hold and

VOL+

buttons

simultaneously for 3 seconds or select
UPGRADE in setting menu.

“

FW UPG

” (firmware upgrade) displays

on the display panel.

Wait until the upgrade is completed.

If the upgrade is complete, this product
automatically turns off and on again.

5 Settings

Adjust speaker level

Repeatedly press to enter the settings menu,
select the speakers below and press the left
and right navigation buttons to adjust the
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
menu, select

DIM

and press the left and right

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

HIGH

(high)

•

MID

(medium)

•

LOW

(low)

Display auto off

Repeatedly press to enter the settings
menu, select

DISP

and press the left and right

navigation buttons to select

DISP ON

DISP

OFF

Auto standby

When playing media from a connected
device, this product automatically switches
to standby if:
• no source button is pressed for 15 minutes,

and

• no audio/video playback is detected from

a connected device.

Apply factory settings

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

In standby mode, press and hold

VOL

+/-

buttons on the main unit simultaneously
for 8 seconds until

RESET

displays on the

display panel.

When the factory settings restore is
complete, the product automatically turns off
and restarts.

Using the 3.5mm stereo audio cable,
connect the MP3 player to the

AUDIO

connector on this product.

Repeatedly press the source button until

AUDIO IN

displays on the display panel.

Press the buttons on your MP3 player to
select and play audio files or music.

Play-Fi multi-room

With Play-Fi built-in, your soundbar can
sync or group with multiple Play-Fi enabled
speakers for multi-room music which allows
you to listen to the same song in every room
of your house or different songs in different
defined zones. All these are controlled by
Philips Sound app. Source will be switched to
Play-Fi as long as your soundbar is selected
in the app.

To download Philips Sound app, please refer
to “Wi-Fi (Wireless operation)” section.
To learn more about Play-Fi operation,
please visit play-fi.com.

Chromecast(audio) /

AirPlay2 / Alexa 3PDA

Your soundbar is built-in with services
running in background which support
Chromecast(audio), AirPlay2 or Alexa 3PDA.
When Wi-Fi is connected, you can cast audio
from corresponding devices/apps at any time.
Source will be switched automatically when
respective streaming is detected.

Listen to Spotify

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

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

bitstream/raw audio format for HDMI
sound output.

• A high-speed HDMI cable.

From your TV:

• Movie with Dolby Atmos.
• Your TV supports Dolby Atmos bitstream/

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
the source via a HDMI 2.0 cable.

•

The soundbar will still work when connected via
other methods (such as a digital optical cable)
but these are unable to support all the Dolby
features. To ensure full Dolby support, you are
strongly recommended to connect via HDMI.

Enjoy Dolby Atmos sound

Press

to select a height

surround effects level to best suit
your personal taste according to your
environment.

•

ATMOS 00

: minimal height effect.

•

ATMOS 01

: small height effect.

•

ATMOS 02

: medium height effect.

•

ATMOS 03

: big height effect.

Note

•

For non-HDMI connections (such as use of
Bluetooth, OPTICAL or AUDIO IN), only limited
height surround effects are generated.

Play audio through

Bluetooth

Through Bluetooth, connect this product
with your Bluetooth device (such as an
iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or Android
pad), and then you can enjoy the audio files
stored on the device through the speakers of
this product.

Note

•

The maximum operational range between
this product and a Bluetooth device is
approximately 10 meters (30 feet).

•

The music streaming may be interrupted
by obstacles between the device and this
product, such as wall, metallic casing that
covers the device, or other devices nearby that
operate in the same frequency.

•

If you want to connect this product with
another Bluetooth device, break the current
Bluetooth connection first.

Repeatedly press the source button to
switch the main unit to Bluetooth mode,
and wait until the display to show

PAIR

for starting the pairing operation.

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

on the display panel.

If the connection fails,

BT PAIR

displays on the display panel.

Select and play audio files or music on
your Bluetooth device.

To exit Bluetooth, select another source.

MP3 player

Connect your MP3 player to play your audio
files or music.

What you need

• An MP3 player.
• A 3.5mm stereo audio cable.

Surround mode (SURR)

Repeatedly press to select

SURR

, then

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

UPMX

: Up-mixing mode for driving output

to all speakers even when content with
audio channels lesser than the 5.1.2 (B95)
or 7.1.2 (B97) speaker configuration. Up-
mixing technology from Dolby or DTS is
applied according to content type.

•

STD

: Standard mode for delivering original

sound. The speaker outputs will follow
the audio channels in content. (Note: If
the audio content is 2.0 channel, only
the left & right channel speakers and the
subwoofer will output sound. Use UPMIX if
virtual surround is desired.)

•

A-I

: The media intelligence function of

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

Dynamic Range Control (DRC)

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

Repeatedly press to select

DRC

, then

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

Note

•

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

Dialogue Control (DLG CTRL)

Dialogue mode improves the clarity of
dialogue and vocals in movies, TV programs
and podcasts by adjusting the tonal balance
of this product.

Repeatedly press to select

DLG CTRL

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

This control is supported in DTS:X stream
only.

Synchronize video and sound
(SYNC)

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

Repeatedly press to select

SYNC

, then

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

Dolby Atmos

In addition to horizontal distribution of
5-channel audio, this product also has
built-in Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
as additional audio channels to generate
overhead distribution of audio for powerful
delivery of 3D sound immersion and greater
reality.

2.8

0.7

0.8m

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-

3m.

• Ceiling is not made of sound absorbent

material.

• Preferably no protrusive objects (such as

lighting and decorations) are on the ceiling.

Dolby Atmos

is available only in HDMI

mode. For the details of the connection,
please refer to “Connect to TV”. Best Dolby
Atmos effects may be achieved through the
following two use cases.

Choose your sound

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

Preset EQ modes

Select predefined sound modes to suit your
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
music.

•

VOICE

: Create sound effect which makes

human voice more clear and outstanding
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
Sound app: Settings > Fine Tune).

Bass/Treble levels adjustment

Change the low frequency (bass) and high
frequency (treble) settings of this product.
Repeatedly press to select

BASS

TREBLE

, then press the left and right

navigation buttons to change the bass or
treble level.
The changes are effective in MOVIE, MUSIC,
VOICE and SPORT EQ modes.

IMAX Enhanced mode

Repeatedly press to select

IMAX

, then

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

Mode

Function

Auto

IMAX Enhanced mode is detected
and engaged automatcially.

IMAX Enhanced mode is engaged
even for DTS 5.1 bitstreams.

Off

Disable IMAX Enhanced mode for
all bitstreams.

4 Use your

product

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

Before you start

• Make the necessary connections

described in the quick start guide and the
user manual.

• Switch this product to the correct source

for other devices.

Insert batteries before

using the remote control

Slide to remove the battery compartment
cover, insert 2 AAA batteries (1.5V) with
correct polarity, then slide the battery
compartment cover back into position.

Adjust the volume

Press

+/-

(Volume) to increase or decrease a

volume level.
• To mute sound, press

• To restore the sound, press

again or

press

+/-

(Volume).

Note

•

After connection, the product may perform a
software update. Upgrade is required after initial
setup. Without the upgrade, not all product
features can be available.

•

When the first-time setup is not successful,
press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the
soundbar for 8 seconds until the second tone
can be heard and the Wi-Fi LED is changed to
slow pulse. Reset the Wi-Fi connection, restart
the app and start the setup again.

•

If you want to change from one network to
another, you need to set up the connection
again. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button the
soundbar for 8 seconds to reset the Wi-Fi
connection..

WPS mode

If your router has Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS), you can set up the connection
without entering a password.

Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 4
seconds. You will hear a tone and the
Wi-Fi LED will begin in double blink.

Press the WPS
button on your
router. The button
is normally marked
with this WPS logo.

Follow the instruction in Philips Sound
app powered by DTS Play-Fi to start the
pairing.

Note

•

WPS is not a standard feature on all routers. If
your router does not have WPS then use the
starndard Wi-Fi setup.

•

Press the Wi-Fi button once if you want to exit
the WPS mode or it will automatically exit after
2 mintues..

WPS

After connection, this product may
perform a software update.

Upgrade to the latest software when it
is set up for the first time. The software
upgrade may take several minutes. Do
not unplug your speaker, turn off your
device, or break the network during the
update.

AirPlay setup

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

iOS device: Settings > Wi-Fi > select
home network [Play-Fi device (xxxxxx)].

Launch the Philips Sound app powered
by DTS Play-Fi. Follow the instructions
in the app to connect this product to
your Wi-Fi network.

After successful Wi-Fi connection,
the Wi-Fi LED indicator on the front
cabinet will stop pulsing and turn solid.
Once you set up this product on your
Wi-Fi network, you can control it from
any smartphone or tablet on the same
network.

When using the app to play music, the
display panel will show PLAY-FI.

After connection, you can change the
device name. There are several names
to choose from or create your own by
choosing Custom Name at the bottom
of the name list. Otherwise, if follows the
default name.

After connection, this product may
perform a software update.

If the connection succeeds, PLAY-FI
displays on the display panel.

Note

For iOS version only

Wi-Fi network used by iPhone should be
switched temporarily to Play-Fi device AP
and restart Philips Sound app to complete
the product’s Wi-Fi setup. See the steps
below:

•

Go to Settings.

•

Select Wi-Fi setting.

•

Select the Play-Fi
device in the Wi-Fi
setup.

•

Return to Philips
Sound app to
continue the setup.

When using the app to play music, the
display panel will show PLAY-FI.

Note

•

The subwoofer should be within 6 meters from
the main unit in an open area (the closer the
better).

•

Remove any obstacles between the subwoofer
and the main unit.

•

If the wireless connection fails again, check if
there is a conflict or strong interference (e.g.
interference from an electronic device) around
the location. Remove them and try again.

•

If the wireless dis-connection or pairing lasts for 1
minute, the subwoofer automatically switches to
standby and the LED on the subwoofer turns off.

Connect to Wi-Fi

(Wireless Operation)

(For iOS and Android version)

By connecting this unit and mobile devices
(such as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android
phones, etc.) to the same Wi-Fi network, you
can then use the Philips Sound app powered
by DTS Play-Fi to control the soundbar to
listen to audio files.

Connect your phone or tablet to the
same Wi-Fi network that you want to
connect your soundbar.

Download and install the Philips Sound
app powered by DTS Play-Fi on your
device.
* Make sure your router is turned on and
working properly.

Press and hold the (Wi-Fi) button
located on the back cabinet for 8
seconds to trigger the Wi-Fi connection.

Until the speaker makes a second tone
and then release the button.

Wait until the Wi-Fi LED indciator on
the front cabinet goes from a fast blink
to a slow pulse. When it begins to slow
pulsing indicating that the speaker is
entering the Wi-Fi setup mode.

Launch the Philips Sound app powered by
DTS Play-Fi. Follow the instructions in the
app to connect this product to your Wi-Fi
network.

Determine the status based on the wireless
subwoofer indicator.

LED behavior Status

Fast blink

Subwoofer in pairing mode

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
pairing.

Manual pairing

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

Unplug both the main unit and the
subwoofer from the mains sockets, then
plug them in again after 3 minutes.

Press and hold the

CONNECT

(Connect)

button on the rear of the subwoofer for
5 seconds.

The indicator on the subwoofer blinks
quickly.

Press and hold on the main unit or
remote control for 5 seconds to switch
the main unit to Eco standby.

Press on the main unit or remote
control to switch the main unit on.

The indicator on the subwoofer blinks
white quickly and

SBW PAIRING

displays on the display panel.

If the pairing succeeds, the indicator
on the subwoofer lights up white and

SBW PAIRED

displays on the display

panel.

If the pairing fails, the indicator on the
subwoofer blinks slowly and

CHK SBW

displays on the display panel. Repeat
the steps above.

Option 2: Connect audio through
an analog audio cable

AUDIO OUT

Using an analog cable, connect the

AUDIO IN

connector on this product to

the

AUDIO OUT

connector or analog

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

Repeatedly press the source button until

AUDIO IN

displays on the display panel.

Connect to power

• Before connecting to the AC power cord,

make sure that you have completed all
other connections.

• Risk of product damage! Make sure that

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

• Connect the mains cable to the DC socket

of the main unit and then into a mains
socket.

• Connect the mains cable to the AC

socket

of the subwoofer and then into a mains
socket.

Pair up with the

subwoofer

Automatic pairing

The wireless subwoofer automatically pairs
up with the main unit for wireless connection
when you turn on the main unit and the
subwoofer.

On your TV, turn on the HDMI-CEC
operations. For details, see the TV use
manual.

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
through this product.

Connect TV or digital

devices through HDMI

If your TV is not HDMI ARC-compliant,
connect your soundbar to the TV through
a standard HDMI connection. You can also
connect a digital device such as a set-top
box, DVD/Blu-ray player, or games console
to this product through a single HDMI
connection. When you connect the devices
in this way and play a file or game, the
• video is automatically displayed on your

TV, and

• audio is automatically played on this

product.

Using a High-Speed HDMI cable,
connect the

HDMI OUT

connector on

your digital device to the

HDMI IN 1/2

on this product.

Connect this product to TV through

HDMI OUT.

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

On the connected device, turn on
HDMI-CEC operations. For details, see
the user manual of the device.

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

HDMI 1 / HDMI

Blu-ray Player / DVD Player /

Recorder / Set-top Box...

HDMI OUT

(eARC/ARC)

Connect audio from TV or

other devices

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

Note

•

When this product and TV are connected
through HDMI ARC, an audio connection is
not required.

Option 1: Connect audio through a
digital optical cable

Using an optical cable, connect the

OPTICAL IN

connector on this product

to the

OPTICAL OUT

connector on the

TV or other devices.
• The digital optical connector might

be labeled OPTICAL OUT, SPDIF or
SPDIF OUT.

Repeatedly press the source button until

OPTICAL

displays on the display panel.

3 Connect and

set up

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

Caution

•

For identification and supply ratings, see the
type plate at the back or bottom of the product.

•

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

Placement

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

For best results, place your subwoofer as
shown below.

WOOFER

1m/3ft

10cm/4”

Connect to TV

Connect this product to your TV. You can
enjoy audio from TV programs through the
soundbar speaker. Use the best quality
connection available on your soundbar
speaker and TV.

Connect to TV through HDMI
(ARC/eARC)

This product supports HDMI with eARC
(Enhance Audio Return Channel). eARC is a
new function standardized by HDMI 2.1 and
supports the latest audio formats in addition
to audio formats that are supported with
existing ARC (Audio Return Channel). If your
TV is HDMI eARC compliant, you can enjoy
the TV audio that ARC cannot transfer, such
as Dolby Atmos-Dolby TrueHD and DTS:X,
or multi-channel LPCM contents, by using a
single HDMI cable.

What you need

• A High-Speed HDMI cable.
• Your TV supports both HDMI ARC and

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

• For some TV models, enable the external

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

HMDI IN

(eARC/ARC)

Using a High Speed HDMI cable,
connect the

HDMI OUT

connector on

this product to the

HDMI ARC

connector

on your TV.
• The

HDMI ARC

connector on the

TV might be labeled differently. For
details, see the TV user manual.

Select a height effect level for Dolby
Atmos.

(Sound)

Select sound settings: (Surround/DRC/
IMAX/Dialogue/Bass/Treble/Sync).

SUR

Surround sound options

DRC

Dynamic Range control

IMAX

IMAX mode options

DLG CTRL

Adjust dialogue level (for
DTS-X only)

BASS

Adjust bass level for
preset EQ

TREBLE

Adjust treble level for
preset EQ

SYNC

Adjust audio and video
sync delay (HDMI only)

Exit settings.

Mute or restore volume.

Wireless subwoofer

This product comes with a wireless
subwoofer.

CONNECT

AC MAINS~

CONNECT

(Connect)

Press and hold for 5 seconds to enter the
pairing mode between the main unit and
the subwoofer.

Subwoofer indicator

• When the power is turned on, the

indicator lights up.

• During wireless pairing between the

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

• When the pairing succeeds, the

indicator lights up white.

• When the pairing fails, the indicator

blinks white slowly.

• When the wireless connection is

disconnected for 1 minute, the
indicator turns off.

AC MAINS

Connect to the power supply.

Connectors

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

2
3

DC IN

Connect to the power adapter.

AUDIO IN

Connect to an audio output (3.5mm
jack) on a device.

OPTICAL IN

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

USB (For service)

Connect to a USB flash drive to upgrade
software of this product.

HDMI OUT (eARC/ARC)

Connect to the HDMI (eARC/ARC) input
on the TV.

HDMI IN 1 / HDMI IN 2

Connect to the HDMI output on a digital
device.

Remote control

This section includes an overview of the
remote control.

5
6

(Standby-On)

• Short press: Switch On / Off (Semi-

standby)

• Long press(5 sec): Switch Off (Eco

standby)

(Source)

Select an input source for this product.
•

HDMI 1

: Switch your source to the

HDMI IN 1 connection.

•

HDMI 2

: Switch your source to the

HDMI IN 2 connection.

•

E-ARC

: Switch your source to HDMI

E-ARC or ARC connection.

•

OPTICAL

: Switch your audio source to

the optical connection.

•

AUDIO IN

: Switch your audio source to

AUDIO IN connection (3.5mm jack).

•

: Switch to Bluetooth mode.

Note

Play-Fi multi-room, Chromecast(Audio),
AirPlay2, Alexa 3PDA & Spotify Connect
are running in background when Wi-Fi is
connected. They are selected and controlled
by respective casting device/APP.

Navigation buttons

• Up: Increase volume or select the

previous item in the menu.

• Down: Decrease volume or select the

next item in the menu.

• Left: Skip to the previous track in

playback mode or select level down in
the menu mode.

• Right: Skip to the next track in

playback mode or select level up in
the menu mode.

• Center: Play, pause or resume in

playback mode. Confirm a selection.

(Menu)

Enter the general settings menu.

SUB

Subwoofer gain control

CTR

Center speakers relative
volume level

SIDE L

Left side firing speaker
relative volume level

SIDE R

Right side firing speaker
relative volume level

DIM

Display brightness level

DISP

Display auto off

BT PAIR

Start BT pairing (BT
source only)

UPGRADE

Firmware upgrade via
USB

(Equalizer)

Select surround sound modes: (Movie/
Music/Voice/Sport/Custom).

MOVIE

Preset EQ for movie

MUSIC

Preset EQ for music

VOICE

Prest EQ for news or talk
show

SPORT

Preset EQ for sport
programme

CUSTOM

User custom EQ (controlled
in Philips Sound app)

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

• If the battery compartment cannot be

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

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

AC voltage

Use only the power supplies listed in the user
manual.

Care for your product

Use only microfiber cloth to clean the
product.

Care of the environment

Disposal of your old product and battery

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

This symbol on a product means that the
product is covered by European Directive
2012/19/EU.

This symbol means that the product contains
batteries covered by European Directive
2013/56/EU which cannot be disposed of
with normal household waste.
Inform yourself about the local separate
collection system for electrical and electronic
products and batteries. Follow local rules and
never dispose of the product and batteries
with normal household waste. Correct disposal
of old products and batteries helps prevent
negative consequences for the environment
and human health.

Removing the disposable batteries

To remove the disposable batteries, see
battery installation section.

Compliance

This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the European
Community.
Hereby, TP Vision Europe B.V. declares that
this product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 2014/53/EU. You can find the
Declaration of Conformity on www.p4c.philips.
com.

Help and support

For extensive online support, visit
www.philips.com/support to:
• download the user manual and the quick

start guide

• watch video tutorials (available only for

selected models)

• find answers to frequently answered

questions (FAQs)

• email us a question
• chat with our support representative.
Follow the instructions on the website to
select your language, and then enter your
product model number.
Alternatively, you can contact Consumer Care
in your country. Before you contact, note
down the model number and serial number of
your product. You can find this information on
the back or bottom of your product.

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 fire!

• Before you make or change any

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

• Never expose the product and accessories

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

• Never place the product and accessories

near naked flames 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, fire or
the like.

• Disconnect the product from the power

outlet before lightning storms.

• When you disconnect the power cord,

always pull the plug, never the cable.

• Use the product in tropical and/or

moderate climates.

Risk of short circuit or fire!

• For identification and supply ratings, see

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

• Before you connect the product to the

power outlet, ensure that the power voltage
matches the value printed on the back or
bottom of the product. Never connect the

product to the power outlet if the voltage is
different.

Risk of injury or damage to this product!

• For wall mounting, this product must be

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

• Never place the product or any objects

on power cords or on other electrical
equipment.

• If the product is transported in temperatures

below 5°C, unpack the product and
wait until its temperature matches room
temperature before connecting it to the
power outlet.

• Parts of this product can be made of

glass. Handle with care to avoid injury and
damage.

Risk of overheating!

• Never install this product in a confined

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

an AAA battery, which can be swallowed.
Keep the battery out of reach of children at
all times! If swallowed, the battery can cause
serious injury or death. Severe internal burns
can occur within two hours of ingestion.

• If you suspect that a battery has been

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

• When you change the batteries, always

keep all new and used batteries out of

Contents

1 Important

Safety

Care for your product

Care of the environment

Compliance

Help and support

2 Your product