User manualRegister your product and get support atwww.philips.com/supportTAB79087000 Series Soundbar 5 Product specifications 6 Troubleshooting Trademarks:
20 21 23 Contents 1 Important safety instructions Safety Care for your product Care of the environment Declaration of conformity Help and support FCC information 2 Your Soundbar Whats in the box Soundbar Connectors Wireless subwoofer Remote control Prepare the remote control Placement Wall mount 3 Connect Dolby Atmos Connect to HDMI socket Connect to Optical socket Connect to Audio in socket Connect to power Pair up with the subwoofer 4 Use your soundbar Turn on and off Select modes Adjust the volume Select surround mode Setup menu Factory reset Play from Bluetooth devices Listen to an external device Play audio through USB 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 16 18 18 19 19 2 EN 1 Important safety instructions 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 Know these safety symbols CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This is CLASS II apparatus with double insulation, and no protective earth provided. AC voltage Follow the instructions in the user manual!
WARNING!
Warning: Risk of electric shock!
The exclamatory mark is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating instructions. 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. Battery (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. 3 EN Never place the product or any objects on power cords or on other electrical equipment. If the product is transported in temperatures below 5C, 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.). CAUTION: 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. Note The rating label is pasted on the bottom or back of the equipment. 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. 4 EN Declaration of conformity Help and support This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European community. Hereby, TP Vision Europe B.V. declares that the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of RED Directive 2014/53/EU and UK Radio Equipment Regulations SI 2017 No 1206. You can find the Declaration of Conformity on www.philips.com/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. 5 EN et votre corps. Cet transmetteur ne doit pas tre co-situ ou oprant en liaison avec toute autre antenne ou transmetteur. Des cbles blinds doivent tre utiliss avec cet apparei l pour assurer la conformit avec les limites de la classe B de la FCC. fonctionnement de Iappareil. IC-Canada: CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-
003(B) This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s) / receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1 This device may not cause interference. 2 This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Avis dIndustrie Canada: CAN ICES-
003(B)/NMB-003(B) Lmetteur/rcepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dInnovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
1 Lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2 Lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. FCC information 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. 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 try 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. FCC&IC Warning:
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator
& your body. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. FCC & IC Attention Cet appareil est conforme FCC et IC lexposition aux rayonnements limites fixes pour un environnement non contrl. Cet appareil doit tre install et utilis avec une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur 6 EN 2 Your Soundbar Soundbar Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your soundbar at www.philips.com/support. Whats in the box Check and identify the items in the package:
Soundbar Remote control
(AAA batteries x 2) This section includes an overview of the soundbar. 1 2 3 4 x 1 x 1 5 x 1 Wireless subwoofer Power cord (Bar and subwoofer)* x 2 x 1 Wall mount kit
(Brackets x2 / Bracket screws x2 /
Wall mounting screws x2 / Wall anchors x2) Quick start guide / Warranty card /
Safety sheet x 1 1 + / - (Volume) button Increase/decrease the volume. 2
(Bluetooth) button Press to select the Bluetooth mode. Press and hold to disconnect all devices and enter the Bluetooth pairing mode. 3
(Source) button Press to select an input source for soundbar. Soundbar Remote control
(AAA batteries x 2) Wireless subwoofer 4
(Standby-On) button Safety Information Headphonesss Series CTN 2 X 2 X 2 X Wall mount kit
(brackets x2 / bracket screws x2 /
wall mounting screws x2 / wall anchors x2) Quick start guide Warranty card/Safety sheet Wall mount template VDE BS UL CCC Switch the soundbar On or to standby. Long press for 20 seconds in power on state to enable or disable Auto-
Standy (15 minutes Auto-Standby). 5 Remote control sensor /
Display panel TAB7908/10 TAB7908/37 TAB7908/93 Power cord quantity and plug type vary by regions. Images, illustrations and drawings shown on this User Manual are for reference only, actual product may vary in appearance. 7 Quick start guide Warranty card / Safety sheet EN Connectors Wireless subwoofer This section includes an overview of the connectors available on your soundbar. This section includes an overview of the wireless subwoofer. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 AC~ socket Connect to the power supply. 2 Pair button Press and hold to enter the pairing mode for the subwoofer. 3 Subwoofer indicator Determine the status based on the wireless subwoofer indicator. LED State Status Fast blink Subwoofer in pairing mode Constant on Connected / Pairing successful Slow blink Pairing failed 6 1 USB Connect to a USB storage device for audio media play. Upgrade software of this product. 2 Audio in Audio input from, for example, an MP3 player (3.5mm jack). 3 Optical in socket Connect to an optical audio output on the TV or a digital device. 4 HDMI out (eARC) socket The port supports the eARC/ARC HDMI feature, connect to the HDMI
(eARC/ARC) input on the TV. 5 HDMI in socket Connect to the HDMI source devices, such as a DVD player, Blu-ray Disc player, or gaming console. 6 Wall bracket slot 8 EN Remote control This section includes an overview of the remote control. 1
(Standby-On) button Switch the soundbar On or to standby. Long press for 20 seconds in power on state to enable or disable APD
(15 minutes Auto-Standby) 2
(Source) Press to select an input source for soundbar. Press and hold to disconnect all devices and enter the Bluetooth pairing mode. 3
(Dolby) Select surround mode (UPMIX, STANDARD, AI). 4
(Mute) Mute or restore volume. 5 Navigation buttons
(Left/Right) Skip to the previous or next track in USB/BT mode. Navigate Left/Right in menu structure.
/ (Up/Down) Navigate up/down in menu structure.
(Center) Start, pause or resume play in USB/
BT mode. 6
(MENU) Enter setup menu. 7
(Back) Exit menu. 8
+/- (Systems volume) Increase / decrease the systems volume. 9
+/- (Subwoofers Volume) Increase / decrease the subwoofers volume. 1 3 5 6 8 2 4 7 9 Prepare the remote control The provided remote control allows the unit to be operated from a distance. Even if the remote control is operated within the effective range 19.7 feet (6m), remote control operation may be impossible if there are any obstacles between the unit and the remote control. If the remote control is operated near other products which generate infrared rays, or if other remote control devices using infra-red rays are used near the unit, it may operate incorrectly. Conversely, the other products may operate incorrectly. 9 EN Do not place the remote control on a wet object. Do not place the remote control under direct sunlight or near sources of excessive heat. Remove the battery from the remote control when not in use for a long period of time, as corrosion or battery leakage may occur and result in physical injury, and/or property damage, and/or fire. Do not use any batteries other than those specified. Do not mix new batteries with old ones. Never recharge a battery unless it is confirmed to be a rechargeable type. Placement Place the subwoofer at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from your soundbar, and 10 centimeters away from the wall. For best results, place your subwoofer as shown below. Replace the remote control battery 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. Make sure the (+) and () ends of the batteries match the (+) and
() ends indicated in the battery compartment. 2 1 3 Precautions concerning batteries Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive and negative polarities. Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of batteries together. Either rechargeable or non-
rechargeable batteries can be used. Refer to the precautions on their labels. Be aware of your fingernails when removing the battery cover and the battery. Do not drop the remote control. Do not allow anything to impact the remote control. Do not spill water or any liquid on the remote control. 10 EN Wall mount Note Improper wall mounting may result in accident, injury or damage. If you have any query, contact Consumer Care in your country. Before wall mounting, make sure the wall can support the weight of your soundbar. Before wall mounting, you need not remove the rubber feet at the bottom of the soundbar, otherwise the rubber feet cannot be fixed back. Depending on the type of wall mounting, make sure that you use screws of a suitable length and diameter. Please check whether the USB port on the back of the soundbar is connected to a USB device. If it is found that the connected USB device affects the wall-mount, you need to use another USB device of the appropriate size. Screw length/diameter 3.5-4mm/0.14 -0.16"
4mm/
0.16"
>32mm/1.26"
Suggested wall mounting height You are recommended to install the TV first before wall mounting the soundbar. With a TV preinstalled, wall mount the soundbar 50mm/2.0 in distance from the bottom of the TV. WARNING!
To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions. Suggested wall mounting height: 1.5 meters. 1 Drill 2 parallel holes (diameter 3-8mm each according to wall type) on the wall. The distance between the holes are: 667. 8mm / 26.3 You can use the wall mount template provided for helping the drilling holes position on the wall. 2 Secure the dowels and screws in the holes. Be sure to leave a 3.5-4mm gap between the wall and the screws head. 3 Attach the wall brackets (x2) into the back of the soundbar. 4 Hang the soundbar on the fastening screws.
~50mm/2.0"
667.8mm / 26.3 3.5-4mm/0.14 -0.16"
4mm/
0.16"
>32mm/1.26"
1 2 3 4 11 EN 3 Connect This section helps you connect your soundbar to a TV and other devices, and then set it up. Note 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. Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos gives you immersive listening experience by delivering sound in three dimensional space, and all the richness, clarity, and power of Dolby sound. For more information, please visit dolby.com/technologies/dolby-atmos For use Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos is available in HDMI mode. For the details of the connection, please refer to HDMI Connection. 1 To use Dolby Atmos in HDMI in/
HDMI eARC/ARC mode, your TV has to support Dolby Atmos. 2 Make sure that No Encoding is selected for bitstream in the digital audio output of the connected external device (e.g. Blu-ray DVD player, TV etc.). 3 While entering Dolby Atmos / Dolby Digital / PCM / DTS format, the soundbar will show DOLBY ATMOS /
DOLBY AUDIO / PCM / DTS. 12 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 function when connected via other methods (such as a Digital Optical cable) but they are unable to support all of the Dolby features. Given this, our recommendation is to connect via HDMI, in order to ensure full Dolby support. Connect to HDMI socket Some 4K HDR TVs require the HDMI input or picture settings to be set for HDR content reception. For further setup details on HDR display, please refer to the instruction manual of your TV. Option 1:
HDMI eARC (Enhance Audio Return Channel) Your soundbar supports HDMI with eARC/ARC (Enhance Audio Return Channel). If your TV is HDMI eARC/ARC compliant, you can hear the TV audio through your soundbar by using a single HDMI cable. HDMI out
(eARC) TV HDMI (eARC/ARC) 1 On your TV, turn on HDMI-CEC operations. For details, see the TV user manual. The HDMI ARC connector on the TV might be labeled differently. For details, see the TV user manual. EN 2 Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect the HDMI out (eARC/ARC) connector on your soundbar to the HDMI ARC connector on the TV. Note Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC function. HDMI-CEC and ARC must be set to On. The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may differ depending on the TV. For details about ARC function, please refer to your TV user manual. Make sure to use the HDMI cables can support the ARC function. Option 2: Standard HDMI If your TV is not HDMI ARC-compliant, connect your soundbar to the TV through a standard HDMI connection. HDMI in TV HDMI out
(eARC) Blu-ray Player/DVD Player
/Recorder/Set-top Box... HDMI in HDMI out 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the soundbars HDMI in socket to your external devices (e.g. games consoles, DVD players and Blu-ray). 2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the soundbars HDMI out (eARC) socket to the TVs HDMI in socket. Connect to Optical socket 1 Using an optical cable, connect the Optical connector on your soundbar to the Optical out connector on the TV or other device. Optical in TV Optical out The digital optical connector might be labeled Spdif or Spdif out. Connect to Audio in socket a. Use 3.5mm audio cable Use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable to connect the TVs headphone socket to the Audio in socket on the soundbar. Audio in Headphone
(3.5mm) Audio out TV a. Use 3.5mm-RCA audio cable Use a RCA to 3.5mm audio cable to connect the TVs audio output sockets to the Audio in socket on the soundbar. Audio in L R Audio out TV 13 EN Connect to power Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have completed all other connections. Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the unit. 1 Connect the mains cable to the AC~
socket of the soundbar and then into a mains socket. 2 Connect the mains cable to the AC~
socket of the subwoofer and then into a mains socket. 4 1 AC~
2
* Power cord quantity and plug type 2 vary by regions. 1 3 3 Pair up with the subwoofer Automatic pairing Plug the soundbar and the subwoofer into the mains sockets and then press on the unit or remote control to switch the unit to ON mode. The subwoofer and soundbar will automatically pair. Solid 14 Determine the status based on the wireless subwoofer indicator. LED State Status Fast blink Subwoofer in pairing mode Constant on Connected / Pairing successful Slow blink Pairing failed Tips Do not press Pair button on the rear of the subwoofer, except for manual pairing. Manual pairing If no audio from the wireless subwoofer can be heard, manually pair up the subwoofer. 1 Unplug both the soundbar and the subwoofer from the mains sockets again, then plug them in again after 3 minutes. 2 Press and hold the Pair button on the rear of the subwoofer for 3 seconds. The indicator on the subwoofer will rapidly blink. 3 Then press on the soundbar or remote control to switch the soundbar ON. The indicator on the subwoofer will become solid when successful. 4 If the indicator still keeps blinking, repeat step 1-3. Tips The subwoofer should be within 6 m of the soundbar in an open area (the closer the better). Remove any objects between the subwoofer and the soundbar. 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 these conflicts or strong interferences and repeat the above procedures. EN 4 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. Turn on and off When you first connect the soundbar to the main socket, the unit will be in standby mode. Press the or on the remote control to switch the soundbar on or to standby. Disconnect the mains plug from the button on the soundbar O P T B T N O B T Optical Bluetooth Connected Connection Adjust the volume Adjust the systems volume Press the +/- buttons on the soundbar or press
+/- (Volume) buttons on the remote control to increase or decrease the systems volume level. To mute sound, press
(Mute) button on the remote control. To restore the sound, press
(Mute) again or press +/- (Volume). Adjust the subwoofers volume Press on the remote control to increase or decrease the subwoofers volume level.
+/- (subwoofer volume) buttons mains socket if you want to switch the soundbar off completely. Select surround mode Select modes button repeatedly on the Press the soundbar or on the remote control to select the HDMI eARC/ARC, HDMI in, USB, Audio in, Optical, BT (Bluetooth) mode. The selected mode will show on the display. Display E - A R C A R C H D I A U X Status HDMI eARC HDMI ARC HDMI IN USB Audio in Experience an immersive audio experience with Dolby sound modes. 1 Press button on the remote control to select surround mode. UPMIX: 2-ch or 5.1-ch Upmix to 5.1.2-ch STANDARD: Original sound
(Speakers output follow the default channel). AI: The media intelligence function of Dolby Atmos for home audio is utilized to drive the vocal enhancement or surround effects. 15 EN Setup menu EQ Select predefined sound modes to suit your video and music: MOVIE, MUSIC, VOICE, STADIUM. 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. STADIUM: Create an atmosphere as if watching a sports game in a stadium. Bass/Treble Change the low frequency (bass) and high frequency (treble) settings of this product. BAS -5 ... BAS +5 TRE -5 ... TRE +5 Height surround effects level
(HEIGHT) Adjust the height surround effects level to best suit your personal taste according to your environment. 00: Minimal effect. 01: Small height effect. 02: Medium height effect. 03: Big height effect. Note For non-HDMI connections (such as use of USB, Bluetooth, OPTICAL or AUDIO IN), only limited height surround effects are generated. The unit allows you to configure advanced settings to provide you with an even better experience. Button Function
Enter settings menu Navigate up/down in menu structure Previous/next selection Exit setting menu Display / Description /
E Q X X T R E x x H E I G H T A U V O L Select equalizer (EQ) effect Adjust the bass level Adjust the treble level Adjust the height surround effects level Combine Auto volume with Night mode DT VRT X Select DTS Virtual:X effect control A V x x x Set the Audio Delay C T R X X Adjust the center channel volume D I 5 P A P D D I X X A U R T Set to turn off display automatically Auto-standby ON/OFF Set display brightness Restore the default sound effect U P G R A D E Update firmware via USB 16 EN Auto volume (AUVOL) Combine Auto volume with Night mode. OFF ON NIGHT DTS Virtual X Select DTS Virtual:X effect control. Only available if DTS content is detected. ONEnable DTS Virtual:X effect OFFDisable DTS Virtual:X effect AV SYNC (AV XXX) Set the Audio Delay. Video image processing, sometimes longer than the time required to process the audio signal. This is called delayed. Audio Delay feature is designed to remedy this delay. AV 00. AV 10 ... AV200 By default, the audio delay is set to 00. Center (CTR XX) Adjust the center channel volume. CTR-5 ... CTR+5 By default, the center channel volume is set to 0. Display off (DISP) The display to be turned off after idling
(no user action) for 3 seconds, and shall be remembered and recalled at the next power up. OFF: Display off after idling (no user action) for 3 seconds. ON: Display wont turn off. By default, the display is set to ON. Auto Standby (APD) The soundbar automatically turns to Standby mode after about 15 minutes if the TV or the external soundbar is disconnected (or USB, BT function bit playback pause), or switched off. ON: Auto-Standby ON. OFF: Auto-Standby OFF. By default, Auto-Standby is set to ON. DIM Set display brightness. HIGH, MID, LOW By default, the dimmer is set to MID. Audio reset (AURST) Restore the default sound effect Item EQ Master Volume Subwoofer Volume BASS TREBLE CH VOL (Center) Top level (Height) DTS Virtual X Default settings Movie 10 0 0 0 0 03 ON Auto volume (AUVOL) ON Update firmware via USB Check if there is the latest firmware version on www.philips.com/support. Search for your model and click on Software and drivers. Copy the software update files into USB flash drive, insert USB flash drive on the unit. 17 EN 1 Press
> select UPGRADE > PLAY TO START 2 Then press confirm.
(Enter) button to 3 Upgrade finished and into standby. During play, if a call comes in, music play pauses. Play resumes when the call ends. If your Bluetooth device supports AVRCP profile, on the remote control you can press to a track, or press resume play.
to pause/
to skip Factory reset Reset device to default setting. Turn on the soundbar, press and hold and the time for 8 seconds. Display shows RESET for 5 buttons at the same seconds. While system reboots, display shows REBOOT. Play from Bluetooth devices Through Bluetooth, connect the soundbar with your Bluetooth device
(such as an iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android phone, or laptop), and then you can listen to the audio files stored on the device through your soundbar speakers. 1 Press the
(Bluetooth) button on the soundbar to switch the soundbar to Bluetooth mode. NO BT is displayed on the display panel. 2 On the Bluetooth device, switch on Bluetooth, search for and select Philips TAB7908 to start connection
(see the user manual of the Bluetooth device on how to enable Bluetooth). 3 Wait until you hear the voice prompt from the soundbar. If the successfully connected, BT is displayed on the display panel. 4 Select and play audio files or music on your Bluetooth device. 18 To disconnect and pair a new Bluetooth device Alternatively directly press and button on the soundbar or hold press and hold the button on the remote control to disconnect all devices and enter the Bluetooth pairing mode. The soundbar voice prompt and the display will show PAIRING. Follow step 2-3 in Play from Bluetooth devices above to pair your Bluetooth device. Note In an open space without obstructions. The maximum operational range between the soundbar and a Bluetooth device is approximately 10 meters (30 feet). Compatibility with all Bluetooth devices is not guaranteed. The music streaming may be interrupted by obstacles between the device and soundbar, such as wall, metallic casing that covers the device, or other devices nearby that operate in the same frequency. Multi-point control The product support multi-point feature, and can connect two Bluetooth device at same time. There is audio prompt when the second Bluetooth device connect the soundbar. When the first Bluetooth device pause or disconnected, the second EN Bluetooth device can stream its audio to soundbar. Incoming call has priority over music playback regardless from first or second devices. Listen to an external device Ensure that the soundbar is connected to the TV or audio device. 1 Press the button repeatedly on the soundbar or on the remote control to select the Audio in, Optical, HDMI eARC/ARC, HDMI in mode. 2 Operate your audio device directly for playback features. 3 Press the +/ (Volume) buttons to adjust the volume to your desired level. When selecting a different audio format, the soundbar will display the following as follows:
Audio (abbreviation) Display LPCM 2ch LPCM 5.1ch LPCM 7.1ch Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD PCM PCM PCM Dolby AUDIO Dolby AUDIO Dolby Digital Plus Dolby AUDIO Dolby Atmos -
Dolby TrueHD Dolby Atmos -
Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos DTS Digital surround 5.1 DTS Note The soundbar may not be able to decode all digital audio formats from the input source. In this case, the system will mute. This is NOT a defect. Ensure that the audio setting of the input source
(e.g. TV, game console, DVD player, etc.) is set to PCM or Dolby Digital (Refer to the user manual of the input source device for its audio setting details) with HDMI in / HDMI ARC / Optical input. Play audio through USB Enjoy audio on a USB storage device, such as an MP3 player and USB flash memory, etc. 1 Insert the USB device. 2 Press the button repeatedly on the soundbar or on the remote control to select the USB mode. USB is displayed on the display panel. 3 During playback:
Button Action Start, pause or resume play. Skip to the previous or next track.
Note This product may not be compatible with certain types of USB storage devices. If you use a USB extension cable, USB hub, or USB multifunctional card reader, the USB storage device may not be recognized. Do not remove the USB storage device while reading files. The system can support USB devices with up to 128 GB of memory. This system can play MP3 / WAV / FLAC / WMA. Support a USB port: 5V 500mA. 19 EN 5 Product specifications Note Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Power consumption 45 W Standby consumption
< 0.5 W Frequency response 35 Hz - 140 Hz Impedance Dimensions
(W x H x D) Weight 3 190 x 410 x 309 mm 6.0 kg Operating temperature 0C - 45C Bluetooth / Wireless Bluetooth profiles A2DP, AVRCP USB Bluetooth version V 5.3 Bluetooth frequency range / Transmitter power (EIRP) 5.8G wireless frequency range / Transmitter power (EIRP) 2402 ~ 2480MHz
< 10dBm 5729 ~ 5849MHz
< 10dBm Amplifier Section Total RMS 310W @THD<=10%;
Max. 620W Soundbar Power supply 100-240V~
50/60Hz Power consumption 40 W Standby consumption
< 0.5 W Frequency response 140Hz - 20kHz Speakers impedance 8 x 8 Dimension
(W x H x D ) Weight 970x117x70mm 2.5 kg Operating temperature 0C - 45C USB direct version 2.0 Full Speed USB 5V 500mA Remote control Distance/Angle 6m/30 Battery type AAA (1.5V X 2) Supported audio formats HDMI in HDMI eARC HDMI ARC LPCM 2ch, LPCM 5.1ch, LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby True HD, Dolby MAT, Dolby Atmos - Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos - TrueHD, Dolby Atmos - Dolby MAT, DTS Digital surround 5.1. LPCM 2ch, LPCM 5.1ch, LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby True HD, Dolby MAT, Dolby Atmos - Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos - TrueHD, Dolby Atmos - Dolby MAT, DTS Digital surround 5.1. LPCM 2ch, LPCM 5.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby Atmos - Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Digital surround 5.1 Optical LPCM 2ch, LPCM 5.1ch, Dolby Digital Subwoofer Power supply 20 100-240V~
50/60 Hz Bluetooth SBC / AAC USB MP3 / WAV / FLAC / wma EN 6 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 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. No power Ensure that the AC cord is properly connected. Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet. Press soundbar to turn the soundbar on. button on the remote control or 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 HDMl 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 Factory reset). 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. enter setting menu, select AV Press SYNC to synchronize the audio with the video. No sound from the wireless subwoofer. Manually connect the subwoofer to the main unit. Increase the volume. Press + (Volume Up) on the remote control or on the soundbar. When using either of the digital input, if there is no audio:
- Try setting the TV output to PCM or
- Connect directly to your Blu-ray/
other sources.
- Some TVs do not pass through digital audio. Your TV may be set to variable audio output. Confirm that the audio output setting is set to FIXED or STANDARD, not VARIABLE. Refer to your TVs user manual for more detailed information. If using Bluetooth, ensure that the volume on your source device is turned up and that the device is not muted. Bluetooth A device cannot connect with the soundbar. 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. 21 EN The soundbar is already connected with another Bluetooth device. Disconnect the connected device, and 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. The subwoofer is idle or the indicator of subwoofer does not light up Unplug power cord from the mains socket, and plug it in again after 3 minutes to reset the subwoofer. I cant find the Bluetooth name of this unit on my Bluetooth device. Ensure the Bluetooth function is activated on your Bluetooth device. Re-pair the unit with your Bluetooth device. Dolby Atmos Cannot achieve outstanding Dolby Atmos effects. For non-HDMI connections (such as use of USB, 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. Remote control does not work Before you press any playback control button, first select the correct source. Reduce the distance between the remote control and the unit. Insert the battery with its polarities (+/-) aligned as indicated. Replace the battery. Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the unit. 22 EN Trademarks:
The Adopted Trademarks HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. 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 20122021 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. 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. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts. com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. or DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, Digital Surround, Virtual:X, and the DTS logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and other countries. 2021 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. EN Roku, the Roku logo, Roku TV, Roku TV Ready, and the Roku TV Ready logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Roku, Inc. This product is Roku TV Ready-supported in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Mexico and Brazil. Countries are subject to change. For the most current list of countries in which this product is Roku TV Ready-supported, please email rokutvready@roku.com. FR Roku TV, Roku TV Ready et le logo Roku TV Ready sont des marques de commerce de Roku Inc. Ce produit est certifi Roku TV Ready au/en tats-Unis, Canada, Royaume-
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