Philips HTL2163B/77 User manual

User manual

www.philips.com/support

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Contents

1 Important 2

Help and support 2

Safety 2

Care for your product 3

Care of the environment 3

2 Your SoundBar 4

Main unit 4

Remote control 4

Connectors 5

3 Connect and set up 6

Placement 6

Connect to TV 6

Connect audio from TV and

other devices 7

4 Use your SoundBar 8

Adjust the volume 8

Choose your sound 8

Play audio through Bluetooth 9

MP3 player 10

USB storage devices 10

Auto standby 11

Set display brightness 11

Apply factory settings 11

5 Update software 12

Check software version 12

Update software via USB 12

6 Wall mount 13

7 Product specications 13

8 Troubleshooting 14

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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.

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)

• nd 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 nd this information on the back or

bottom of your product.

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 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.

• 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 dierent.

Risk of injury or damage to this

product!

• 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.

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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.

• 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 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.

Care for your product

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.

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.

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2 Your

SoundBar

Congratulations on your purchase,

and welcome to Philips! To fully

benet from the support that Philips

oers, register your SoundBar at

www.philips.com/support.

Main unit

This section includes an overview of the

main unit.

a (Standby-On/Standby indicator)

• Switch the SoundBar on or to

standby.

• When the SoundBar is in

standby, the standby indicator

turns red.

b SOURCE

Select an input source for the

SoundBar.

c Display panel

d +/- (Volume)

Increase or decrease volume.

da b c

Remote control

This section includes an overview of the

remote control.

a (Standby-On)

Switch the SoundBar on or to

standby.

b Source buttons

HDMI ARC: Switch your source to

HDMI ARC connection.

: Switch to Bluetooth mode.

USB: Switch to USB mode.

OPTICAL: Switch your audio source

to the optical connection.

COAX: Switch your audio source to

the coaxial connection.

e l

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AUDIO IN: Switch your audio source

to the MP3 connection (3.5mm jack).

AUX: Switch your audio source to

the AUX connection.

c / (Previous/Next)

Skip to the previous or next track in

USB mode.

d (Play/Pause)

• Start, pause or resume play in

USB mode.

e BASS +/-

Increase or decrease bass.

f Volume control

• +/-: Increase or decrease

volume.

• : Mute or restore volume.

g SOUND

Select a sound mode.

h SURROUND ON/OFF

Select surround or stereo sound.

i AUDIO SYNC +/-

Increase or decrease audio delay.

j DIM

Set the brightness of SoundBar

display panel.

k NIGHT

Turn night mode on or o.

l TREBLE +/-

Increase or decrease treble.

Connectors

This section includes an overview of the

connectors available on your SoundBar.

a DIGITAL IN-COAXIAL

Connect to a coaxial audio output

on the TV or a digital device.

b AUX IN (L/R)

Connect to an analog audio output

on the TV or an analog device.

c DIGITAL IN-OPTICAL

Connect to an optical audio output

on the TV or a digital device.

d DC IN

Connect to the power supply.

e HDMI OUT (ARC) - TO TV

Connect to the HDMI input on the

TV.

f SUBWOOFER

Connect to the supplied subwoofer.

g (USB)

• Audio input from a USB storage

device.

• Upgrade software of this

product.

• Charge a USB device.

h AUDIO IN

• Audio input from, for example,

an MP3 player (3.5mm jack).

bde

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3 Connect and

set up

This section helps you connect your

SoundBar to a TV and other devices,

and then set it up.

For information about the basic

connections of your SoundBar 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.

Placement

Place the subwoofer at least 1 meter (3

feet) away from your SoundBar, and ten

centimeters away from the wall.

For best results, place your subwoofer

as shown below.

Connect to TV

Connect your SoundBar to a TV. You

can listen to audio from TV programs

through your SoundBar. Use the best

quality connection available on your

SoundBar and TV.

Connect to TV through HDMI

(ARC)

Your SoundBar supports HDMI with

Audio Return Channel (ARC). If your TV

is HDMI ARC compliant, you can hear

the TV audio through your SoundBar by

using a single HDMI cable.

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1 Using a High Speed HDMI cable,

connect the HDMI OUT (ARC)-TO

TV connector on your SoundBar to

the HDMI ARC connector on the TV.

• The HDMI ARC connector on the

TV might be labeled dierently.

For details, see the TV user

manual.

2 On your TV, turn on HDMI-CEC

operations. For details, see the TV

user manual.

Note

•If your TV is not HDMI ARC compliant,

connect an audio cable to hear the

TV audio through your SoundBar (see

'Connect audio from TV and other devices'

on page 7).

•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.

Connect audio from TV

and other devices

Play audio from TV or other devices

through your Soundbar speakers.

Use the best quality connection

available on your TV, Soundbar, and

other devices.

Note

•When your Soundbar and TV are

connected through HDMI ARC, an audio

connection is not required. (see 'Connect to

TV through HDMI (ARC)' on page 6)

Option 1: Connect audio

through a digital optical cable

Best quality audio

1 Using an optical cable, connect

the OPTICAL connector on your

SoundBar 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 connector on your

SoundBar to the COAXIAL/DIGITAL

OUT connector on the TV or other

device.

• The digital coaxial connector

might be labeled DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT.

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Option 3: Connect audio

through analog audio cables

Basic quality audio

1 Using an analog cable, connect the

AUX connectors on your SoundBar

to the AUDIO OUT connectors on

the TV or other device.

DVD

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.

Adjust the volume

1 Press +/- (Volume) to increase or

decrease a volume level.

• To mute sound, press (Mute).

• To restore the sound, press

(Mute) again or press

+/- (Volume).

Choose your sound

This section helps you choose the ideal

sound for your video or music.

Sound mode

Select predened sound modes to suit

your video or music.

1 Press SOUND to select a sound

option from the display panel.

• AUTO: Automatically select a

sound setting based on the

sound stream.

• POWERFUL: Enjoy thrilling

arcade sounds, ideal for action-

packed videos and loud parties.

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• BALANCED: Experience the

original sound of your movies

and music, without added sound

eects.

• BRIGHT: Spice up your dull

movies and music with added

sound eects.

• CLEAR: Hear every detail in your

music and clear voices in your

movies.

• WARM: Experience spoken

words and music vocals in

comfort.

• PERSONAL: Personalize

the sound based on your

preferences.

Surround sound mode

Experience an immersive audio

experience with surround sound modes.

1 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to turn

surround mode on or o.

• On: Create a surround listening

experience.

• O: Two-channel stereo sound.

Ideal for listening to music.

Equalizer

Change the high frequency (treble) and

low frequency (bass) settings of the

SoundBar.

1 Press TREBLE +/- or BASS +/- to

change the frequency.

Synchronize video and sound

If the audio and video are not

synchronized, delay the audio to match

the video.

1 Press AUDIO SYNC +/- to

synchronize the audio with the

video.

Night mode

For quiet listening, night mode

decreases the volume of loud sounds

when audio is played. Night mode

is only available for Dolby Digital

soundtracks.

1 Press NIGHT to turn night mode on

or o.

Play audio through

Bluetooth

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 les stored

on the device through your SoundBar

speakers.

What you need

• A Bluetooth device which supports

Bluetooth prole A2DP, AVRCP and

with Bluetooth version as 3.0 + EDR.

• The maximum operational range

between the SoundBar and a

Bluetooth device is approximately

10 meters (30 feet).

1 Press on the remote control to

switch the SoundBar to Bluetooth

mode.

» BT is displayed on the display

panel, blinking.

2 On the Bluetooth device, switch

on Bluetooth, search for and

select PHILIPS HTL2163B to start

connection (see the user manual

of the Bluetooth device on how to

enable Bluetooth).

» During connection, BT on the

display panel blinks.

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