Hisense HS216FW User manual

Before using the soundbar, please read this manual thoroughlyand retain
it for future reference.
USER MANUAL
2.1CH Soundbar with Built in
Subwoofer Model: HS216FW

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Contents
Important Safety Instructions 3
Safety 3
Warning 4
What’s in the Box 7
Identifying the Parts 8
Main Unit 8
Remote Control 9
Preparations 9
Prepare the Remote Control 9
Replace the Remote Control Battery 9
Placement and Mounting 10
Wall Mounting (if using option-B) 10
Connections 11
Dolby Atmos® 11
DTS: X 11
Use the HDMI Socket 11
Use the OPTICAL Socket 12
Use the COAXIAL Socket 12
Use the IR Socket 12
Connect Power 12
Connect to Wi-Fi (wireless operation) 13
Basic Operation 14
Standby/ON 14
Auto-Standby / Auto-Wake Feature 15
Select Modes 15
Adjust the Bass/Treble Level 15
Turn the Surround Sound ON/OFF 15
Adjust the Volume 15
Adjust the Brightness 15
Select a Preset Sound Eect 15
DTS: X Operation 16
Neural:X / Virtual:X / DRC / Dialog Control
Feature 16
OPTICAL / COAXIAL / HDMI Operation 16
Setup Menu 17
Bluetooth Operation 18
Pair Bluetooth-enabled Devices 18
Listen to Music from Bluetooth Device 18
USB Operation 18
Troubleshooting 19
Specications 20

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third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specied by
the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket or table specied by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart or rack is
used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
13 Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualied personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the unit has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
15 This equipment is a Class II or double
insulated electrical appliance. It has been
designed in such a way that it does not require
a safety connection to electrical earth.
16 The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing. No objects lled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
17 Minimum distance around the apparatus for
sucient ventilation is 5cm.
18 The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers,table-cloths, curtains,
etc…
19 No naked ame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
20 Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as
per state and local guidelines.
21 The use of apparatus in moderate or tropical
climates.
Important Safety Instructions
The lightning ash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated“dangerous voltage”within
the product’s enclosure that may be of
sucient magnitude as to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Safety
1 Read these instructions – All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
this product is operated.
2 Keep these instructions – The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3 Heed all warnings – All warnings on the
appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4 Follow all instructions – All operating and
usage instructions should be followed.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water – The
appliance should not be used near water or
moisture – for example, in a wet basement or
near a swimming pool and the like.
6 Clean only with a dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heaters, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR

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Caution:
- Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those described
herein, may result in hazardous radiation
exposure or other unsafe operation.
- To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The
apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and objects lled with liquids, such as
vases, must not be placed on apparatus.
- The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as
the disconnect device, the disconnect device
must remain readily operable.
- Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
Warning
• The battery (batteries or battery pack) shall not
be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
re or the like.
• Before operating this system, check the
voltage of this system to see if it is identical to
the voltage of your local power supply.
• Do not place this unit close to strong magnetic
elds.
• Do not place this unit on the amplifier or
receiver.
• If any solid object or liquid falls into the system,
unplug the system and have it checked by
qualied personnel before operating it any further.
• Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical
solvents as this may damage the nish. Use a
clean, dry or slightly damp cloth.
• When removing the power plug from the wall
outlet, always pull directly on the plug, never
yank on the cord.
• Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance will void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
• The rating label is pasted on the bottom or
back of the equipment.
Battery usage CAUTION
To prevent battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury, property damage, or damage to
the apparatus:
- Install all batteries correctly, + and - as marked
on the apparatus.
- Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon-Zinc) or
rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni- MH, etc.) batteries.
- Remove batteries when the unit is not used for
a long time.
For 5G Wi-Fi Device
The device for operation
in the band 5150–5350
MHz is only for indoor
use to reduce the
potential for harmful
interference to co-
channel mobile satellite
systems.
Correct Disposal of this product. This
marking indicates that this product
should not be disposed with other
household wastes throughout the EU.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or
human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources. To return your used
device, please use the return and collection
systems or contact the retailer where the product
was purchased. They can take this product for
environmental safe recycling.
We hereby declares that this product is in
compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of RED Directive 2014/53/
EU and UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
Trademarks:
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 other companies). DTS, DTS Play-
Fi, Play-Fi and the DTS Play-Fi and Play-Fi logos are
registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in
the United States and other countries. © 2021 DTS,
Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a registered
trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
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 specically with the technology identied
in the badge and has been certied 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 Spotify Software is subject to third party
licenses found here: www.spotify.com/connect/
third-party-licenses
Google, Google Play and Chromecast built-in are

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Supported input audio formats
Format Function
OPTICAL COAXIAL HDMI
ARC
HDMI
eARC
LPCM 2ch ●●●●●
LPCM 5.1ch -- -- -- ● ●
LPCM 7.1ch -- -- -- ● ●
Dolby Atmos - Dolby TrueHD -- -- -- ● ●
Dolby Atmos - Dolby Digital Plus -- -- ●●●
Dolby TrueHD -- -- -- ● ●
Dolby Digital Plus -- -- ●●●
Dolby Digital ●●●●●
DTS ●●●●●
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 ●●●●●
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 ●●●●●
DTS 96/24 ●●●●●
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio -- -- -- ● ●
DTS-HD Master Audio -- -- -- ● ●
DTS-HD LBR -- -- -- ● ●
DTS:X -- -- -- ● ●
● : Supported format. -- : Unsupported format.
Note: The HDMI IN jack does not support copy-protected audio formats such as Super Audio CD or DVD-
Audio.
HDMI IN
trademark of Google LLC. Google Assistant is not
available in certain languages and 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. Condential unpublished works.
Copyright © 2012-2020 Dolby Laboratories. All
rights reserved.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Denition
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing Administrator, Inc.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Hisense is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.

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Supported HDMI video formats
Resolution Frame rate 3D Color space Color
depth
[HDMI Signal
Format] setting
4K
4096 x 2160p
3840 x 2160p
50/59.94/60 Hz
-
RGB 4:4:4
YCbCr
4:4:4
8 bit
[enhanced format] 1)
-YCbCr
4:2:2
8/10/12
bit
-YCbCr
4:2:0
10/12
bit
23.98/24/25/
29.97/30 Hz -
RGB 4:4:4
YCbCr
4:4:4
10/12
bit
4K
4096 x 2106p
3840 x 2106p
50/59.94/60 Hz - YCbCr
4:2:0 8 bit
[standard format] 2)
23.98/24/25/
29.97/30 Hz
-
RGB 4:4:4
YCbCr
4:4:4
8 bit
-YCbCr
4:2:2
8/10/12
bit
1920 x 1080p
25/29.97/30/50/
59.94/60 Hz -
RGB 4:4:4
YCbCr
4:4:4
YCbCr
4:2:2
8/10/12
bit
23.98/24 Hz ◎
1920 x 1080i 50/59.94/60 Hz ○
1280 x 720p
50/59.94/60 Hz ◎
23.98/24/29.97/
30 Hz -
720 x 480p 59.94/60 Hz -
720 x 576p 50 Hz -
640 x 480p 59.94/60 Hz - RGB 4:4:4
○:Compatible with side-by-side (half width) format 3D signals
◎: Compatible with frame packing and 3D signals in format
1) Please use a high-quality high-speed HDMI Ethernet cable that supports 18Gbps.
2) Please use a high quality high speed HDMI Ethernet cable.

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What’s in the Box
• 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.
• Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
AC power Cord
IR pass-through Cable
Main Unit Remote Control /
AAA Batteries x 2 User Manual
Wall BracketHDMI Cable

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Identifying the Parts
Main Unit
OPT
4 5 6
7
1 2 3
8 169 10 11 12 13 14 15
1 Display Window
Show the current status.
2Remote Control Sensor
Receive signal from the remote control.
3 Wi-Fi LED indicator
LED State Status
Blink Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) mode
Double blink Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) mode
Constant on Connected / Pairing successful
4(ON/OFF) button
State Action Function
On • Follow source state
Semi
Standby Press
once
• Wi-Fi is still on.
• It still supports Play-Fi and
Airplay2.
Eco
Standby
Press and
hold
5 seconds
• Wi-Fi is off.
• The product enters the lower
power consumption mode.
• Restarting the system will
take a relatively longer time.
5 (SOURCE) button
Select the play function.
6 VOL+/VOL- buttons
Increase/decrease the volume level.
7Screws
Remove the screws then install the wall
mounting screws into the back of the unit.
8TYPE-C Socket
For the Dongle of wireless rear surround speaker.The surround kit needs to be purchased
separately. This port cannot be used to connect
to other Type-C devices.
9USB Socket
Insert the USB device to play music.
10 COAXIAL Socket
11 OPTICALSocket
12 IR Socket
IR pass-through Cable connector.
13 PF (Wi-Fi Setup) button
• Trigger Wi-Fi setup for Play-Fi.
• Press and hold the button ：8 seconds Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) mode
3 seconds Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) mode
14 HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) Socket
Connect to a TV via HDMI cable.
15 HDMI IN Socket
16 AC~ Socket

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Remote Control
1 Switch the unit between ON and
STANDBY mode.
2 (SOURCE) Select the play function.
3 SURR Adjust the surround ON/OFF.
4 (BT) Select the Bluetooth mode.
Press and hold the (BT) button to activate
the pairing function in Bluetooth mode or
disconnect the existing paired Bluetooth device.
5 EQ Select a preset sound eect.
6 / Skip to previous/next track in BT/USB mode.
7 VOL+/VOL- Increase/decrease the volume level.
8 Play/pause/resume playback in Bluetooth/
USB mode. Press and hold the button of
the remote control for 3s to enter the MENU,
the Main Unit displays“MENU”.
9 BASS+/- Adjust bass level.
10 TREBLE+/- Adjust treble level.
11 DIMMER+/- Adjust display brightness.
12 (MUTE) Mute or resume the sound.
Preparations
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
Precautions Concerning Batteries
• Be sure to insert the batteries with correct
positive“”and negative“” polarities.
• Use batteries of the same type. Never use
dierent 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.
• 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 re.
• Do not use any batteries other than those
specied.
• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
• Never recharge a battery unless it is conrmed
to be a rechargeable type.
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.
Replace the Remote Control Battery
1 Press and slide the back
cover to open the battery
compartment of the
remote control.
2 Insert two AAA size
batteries (included). Make
sure the (+) and (–) ends of
the batteries match the (+)
and (–) ends indicated in
the battery compartment.
3 Close the battery
compartment cover.
1
3
7
9
2
4
5
6
8
11
10
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Preparations

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Placement and Mounting
Placement
A If your TV is placed on a table, you can place
the unit on the table directly in front of the TV
stand, centered with the TV screen.
B If your TV is attached to a wall, you can mount
the unit on the wall directly below the TV
screen.
AB
1
23
927 mm
~50mm/2.0”
~3mm/0.12’
~3mm/0.12”
4mm/
0.16”
>25mm/0.98”
Wall Mounting (if using option-B)
Note:
- Installation must be carried out by qualied
personnel only. Incorrect assembly can
result in severe personal injury and property
damage (if you intend to install this product
yourself, you must check for installations such
as electrical wiring and plumbing that may
be buried inside the wall). It is the installer’s
responsibility to verify that the wall will safely
support the total load of the unit and wall
brackets.
- Additional tools (not included) are required for
the installation.
- Do not overtighten screws.
- Keep this instruction manual for future
reference.
- Use an electronic stud nder to check the wall
type before drilling and mounting.
WARNING
• To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely
attached to the oor/wall in accordance with the
installation instructions.
• Suggested wall mounting height: ≤ 1.5 meters.
1. Drill 4 parallel holes (Ø 5.5-6 mm each according
to wall type) in the wall. The distance between
the holes should be 927 mm.
2. Firmly fix 1 dowel into each hole in the wall if
necessary. Tighten the wall mount brackets on
the wall with screws and screwdriver (included).
Make sure that they are securely installed.
3. Remove the screws at the back of the unit.
Install the wall mounting screws into the back
of the unit.
4. Lift the unit onto the wall mount brackets and
slot into place.

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Connections
Dolby Atmos®
Dolby Atmos gives you amazing experience you
have never before by overhead sound, and all the
richness, clarity, and power of Dolby sound.
DTS: X
DTS: X The border sound is no longer constrained
by xed-position speaker placement or specic
channel signals. It can be exibly debugged
according to the playback environment to achieve
the best sound performance in this environment.
For using Dolby Atmos® / DTS: X
Dolby Atmos® / DTS: X is available in HDMI IN
and HDMI eARC/ARC mode. For the details of the
connection, please refer to“HDMI Connection”.
1. To use Dolby Atmos® / DTS: X in HDMI IN mode,
Your TV had to support Dolby Atmos® / DTS: X
or HDMI audio passthrough.
2. Make sure that“Bitstream“ ”RAW“ or ”No
Encoding“ is selected for bitstream in the
audio output of the connected external device
(e.g. Blu-ray DVD player, TV etc.).
3. While entering Dolby Atmos / DTS: X / Dolby
Digital / PCM format, the soundbar will show
DOLBY ATMOS / DTS: X / DOLBY AUDIO / PCM
AUDIO.
Use the 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.
Using HDMI to connect the soundbar, AV
equipment and TV:
Method 1: ARC (Audio Return Channel)
The ARC (Audio Return Channel) function allows
you to send audio from your ARC- compliant TV to
your soundbar through a single HDMI connection.
To enjoy the ARC function, please ensure your
TV is both HDMI-CEC and ARC compliant and set
up accordingly. When correctly set up, you can
use your TV remote control to adjust the volume
output (VOL +/- and MUTE) of the soundbar.
- Connect the HDMI cable from unit's HDMI
OUT (TV eARC/ARC) socket to the HDMI (ARC)
socket on your ARC compliant TV. Then press the
remote control to select HDMI ARC.
Tips:
• 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 dier depending on the TV. For details
about ARC function, please refer to the owner’s
manual.
Method 2: Standard HDMI
- If your TV is not HDMI ARC-compliant, connect
your soundbar to the TV through a standard
HDMI connection.
1. Use an HDMI cable to connect the soundbar's
HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) socket to the TV’s
HDMI IN socket.
2. Use an HDMI cable to connect the soundbar's
HDMI IN socket to your external devices (e.g.
games consoles, DVD players and blu ray).
Blu-ray Player / DVD Player /
Recorder / Set-top Box...
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
HDMI OUT
TV eARC/ARC
HDMI IN
Connections

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Use the IR Socket
If the Soundbar blocks the IR receiver of the
TV when placing directly in front of it, you
can connect the Soundbar and TV with the
supplied IR pass-through cable so that it can
receive signal from the remote control of your
TV.
A. Connect the 2.5mm end of the IR pass-
through cable to the IR OUT connector on your
Soundbar.
B. Then, place the other end with the IR blaster
close to the TV sensor. For information, check
the user manual of your TV.
Connect Power
Risk of product damage!
- Ensure that the power supply voltage
corresponds to the voltage printed on the back
or the underside of the unit.
- Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure
you have completed all other connections.
Soundbar
• Connect the mains cable to the AC~ Socket of
main unit and then into a mains socket.
Use the OPTICAL Socket
- Remove the protective cap of the OPTICAL
socket, then connect an OPTICAL cable to the
TV’s OPTICAL OUT socket and the OPTICAL
socket on the unit.
Use the COAXIAL Socket
• You also can use the COAXIAL cable to connect
the TV's COAXIAL OUT socket and COAXIAL
socket on the unit.
Tip: The unit may not be able to decode all digital
audio formats from the input source. In this case,
the unit 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 / OPTICAL / COAXIAL input.

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Connect to Wi-Fi (wireless
operation)
(For iOS and Android version)
By connecting this unit and mobile phones,
tablets (such as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android
phones, etc.) to the same Wi-Fi network, you can
then use the xxx Audio app powered by DTS Play-
Fi to control the unit to listen to audio les.
1. Connect your phone or tablet to the same Wi-
Fi network that you want to connect your unit.
2. Download and install the xxx Audio app
powered by DTS Play-Fi on a phone or tablet.
Play-Fi
• Make sure your router is turned on and
working properly.
3 Press and hold PF (Wi-Fi Setup) button located
at the back cabinet for 8 sec to trigger the Wi-
Fi connection.
• Until the speaker make a second tone and then
release the button.
4 Wait until the Wi-Fi light indicator on the back
cabinet goes from a fast blink to a slow pulse.
When it begins pulsing slowly, it indicates that
the speaker is entering the Wi-Fi setup mode.
5 Launch the xxx Audio app powered by DTS
Play-Fi. Follow the instructions in the App to
connect this product to your Wi-Fi network.
NOTE:
For iOS version only: Wi-Fi network used by
iPhone should be switched temporarily to Play-Fi
device AP and restart xxx Audio app to complete
the product’s Wi-Fi setup.
6 After successful Wi-Fi connection, the Wi-
Fi light indicator 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.
7 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 end of the name list. Otherwise, it
follows the default name.
8 After connection, this product may perform
a software update. Upgrade to the latest
software when it is your rst time set up. The
software upgrade may take several minutes.
Do not unplug your speaker, turn off your
device, or leave the network during the update.
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 rst time setup is not successful,
hold down the Wi-Fi button on Soundbar
for 8 seconds until you hear the second tone
and the Wi-Fi light changes 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 setup the connection
again. Press hold down the PF (Wi-Fi Setup)
button on the Soundbar for 8 seconds to
reset the Wi-Fi connection.
AirPlay setup
Use AirPlay to set up the Wi-Fi connection of iOS
device (iOS7 or later) and Soundbar.
1 Press and hold PF (Wi-Fi Setup) button located
at the back cabinet for 8 sec to trigger the Wi-
Fi connection.
2 iOS device: Settings > Wi-Fi > select home
network [Play-Fi device (xxxxxx)]
iOS Wi-Fi set up by AIRPLAY
Settings Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Networks
SET UP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER…
Play-Fi DeviceXXXXXXXX
FPO

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Basic Operation
Standby/ON
When you rst connect the main unit to the mains
socket, the main unit will be in Standby mode.
• Press the button on the unit or on the
remote control to switch the unit ON.
• Press the button again to switch the unit
back to STANDBY mode.
Power
State Action Function
On •Follow source state
Semi
Standby Press
once
•Wi-Fi is still on.
• It still supports Play-Fi
and Airplay2.
Eco
Standby
Long
press
5 seconds
•Wi-Fi is o.
•The product enters
the lower power
consumption mode.
•Restarting the system
will take a relatively
longer time.
• Disconnect the mains plug from the mains
socket if you want to switch the unit OFF
completely.
3 Launch the xxx Audio 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
light indicator 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.
4 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 end of the name list. Otherwise, it
follows the default name.
5 After connection, this product may perform
a software update. Upgrade to the latest
software when it is your rst time setup. The
software upgrade may take several minutes.
Do not unplug your speaker, turn o your
device, or leave the network during the
update.
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 rst time setup is not successful,
hold down the Wi-Fi button on Soundbar
for 8 seconds until you hear the second tone
and the Wi-Fi light changes 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 setup the connection
again. Press hold down the PF (Wi-Fi Setup)
button on 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.
1. Press and hold the PF (Wi-Fi Setup) button for
4 seconds. You will hear a tone and the Wi-Fi
light will begin double blink.
2. Press the WPS button on your router. The
button is normally marked with this WPS logo.
WPS
3. Follow the instruction in xxx Audio 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
Standard Wi-Fi Setup.
• Press the PF (Wi-Fi Setup) button once if
you want to exit the WPS mode or it will
automatically exit after 2 minutes.

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Auto-Standby / Auto-Wake Feature
• [Auto-Standby] Your soundbar has been
programmed to enter Standby mode
automatically when no audio is detected for
15 minutes. For example, this would happen
when pausing playback, or should the
soundbar be left on accidentally.
• [Auto-Wake] If a TV or an external device is
connected (COAXIAL/OPTICAL socket), the unit
will switch on automatically when the TV or
the external device is switched on.
To disable this feature, please follow the steps
below:
1. During ON mode, pointing the remote at the
soundbar, press and hold the button for 3
seconds to open the menu.
- The unit’s display will scroll “MENU”.
2. Press the button 6 times in succession：the display shows: Auto Wake [ON / OFF].
OR
Press the button 7 times in succession, the
display shows: Auto Standby [ON / OFF].
3. Select the content with VOL +/- buttons on the
remote controller, and then press to conrm
your selection and exit the settings.
• Repeating these steps will toggle the feature
ON and OFF.
Select Modes
Press the (SOURCE) button on the unit or on
the remote control to select the ARC, HDMI IN,
OPTICAL, COAXIAL, Bluetooth and USB mode.
The selected mode will show on the display.
Mode Display
ARC /
HDMI IN
hDMI
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
Bluetooth
Connected:
Connection:
USB
Note
Play-Fi is not an optional source. Play-Fi needs
to be directly controlled by app.
Adjust the Bass/Treble Level
• Press the TREBLE +/- buttons to increase or
decrease the treble.
(treble+5 / treble–5)
• Press the BASS +/- buttons to increase or
decrease the bass.
(bass+5 / bass–5)
Turn the Surround Sound ON/OFF
• Press the SURR button on the remote control
to turn on the surround sound. Press this
button again to turn o the surround sound.
Adjust the Volume
• Press the VOL+ / VOL- buttons on the unit or
on the remote control to adjust the volume.
• If you wish to turn the sound o, press the
(MUTE) button on the remote control. Press
the (MUTE) button again or press the VOL+
/ VOL- buttons to resume normal listening.
Adjust the Brightness
• Press the DIMMER +/- buttons on the remote
control to select brightness level.
Select a Preset Sound Eect
• While playing, press the EQ button on the
remote control to select desired preset
equalizers:
MUSIC, MOVIE, NEWS, SPORT, NIGHT, GAME,
AI EQ
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. By default, the audio delay is
set to 0.
• Set the audio delay, provided only for the
current playback mode. (As provided in the
HDMI ARC audio delay mode, the delay mode
is valid only for the HDMI ARC).
- By default, the audio delay is set to 00.
1. During ON mode, press and hold the
button for 3 seconds to open the menu, then
press the button 9 times in succession. the
unit’s display will scroll“ LT 00”.
2. Press the VOL+/- buttons will be a 10 ms
frequency hopping to adjust the delay time.
Set 200 ms maximum delay.

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Operation
3. Press the button or exit settings 10S.
Tip:
• Adjustment range: [00~200ms]
• The audio delay setting is only valid for digital
audio (eg HDMI IN, HDMI ARC, COAXIAL,
OPTICAL).
DTS: X Operation
Neural:X / Virtual:X / DRC / Dialog
Control Feature
DTS:X® and DTS® Virtual:X™ technologies provide
users with virtual multi-channel virtual surround
eects, creating an immersive audio volume
- During ON mode, pointing the remote at the
soundbar, press and hold the button for 3
seconds to open the menu.
- The unit’s display will scroll “MENU”.
Neural:X / Virtual:X setting method:
1. Press the button 11 times in succession：the display shows: Dts Neural [ON / OFF].
2. Press the button 12 times in succession,
the display shows: Dts Virtual [ON / OFF].
DRC setting method:
• Press the button 13 times in succession,
the display shows: Dts Drc Heavy / Dts Drc
Mid / Dts Drc Min.
Dialog Control adjustment method:
• Press the button 14 times in succession,
the display shows: Dts Dialog Control 0~6
- Select the content with VOL +/- buttons on the
remote controller, and then press to conrm
your selection and exit the settings.
- Repeating these steps will toggle the feature
ON and OFF.
OPTICAL / COAXIAL / HDMI
1 Ensure that the unit is connected to the TV or
audio device.
2 Press the button repeatedly on the unit or
on the remote control to select the OPTICAL,
COAXIAL, HDMI IN, HDMI ARC mode.
3 Operate your audio device directly for playback
features.
4 Press the VOL +/– buttons to adjust the
volume to your desired level.
Tip:
• The unit may not be able to decode all digital
audio formats from the input source. In this
case, the unit 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 / COAXIAL input.
• When selecting a dierent audio format, the
unit will display the following as follows:
Audio (abbreviation) Display
LPCM 2ch PCM AUDIO
LPCM 5.1ch PCM AUDIO
LPCM 7.1ch PCM AUDIO
Dolby Digital DOLBY AUDIO
Dolby TrueHD DOLBY AUDIO
Dolby Digital Plus DOLBY AUDIO
Dolby Atmos -
Dolby TrueHD DOLBY ATMO5
Dolby Atmos -
Dolby Digital Plus DOLBY ATMO5
DTS DT5
DTS Discrete Surround DT5
DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix DT5
DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete DT5
DTS 96/24 DT5
DTS 96/24 ES Matrix DT5
DTS Express DT5
DTS-ES 8-Channel
Discrete DT5
DTS-HD High Resolution DT5-HD
DTS-HD Master Audio DT5-HD
DTS:X DT5:X
DTS:X Master Audio DT5:X

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Display [ press /]Description [ press VOL + /VOL - ]
1
MU5IC
/
Movie
/
NEW5
/
5PORT
/
GAME
/
NIGHT
/
AI EQ
Select Equalizer (EQ) Eect.(MUSIC, MOVIE, NEWS,
SPORT, NIGHT, GAME, AI EQ)
2
5UR ON
/
5UR OFF
Switch Surround Sound [ON / OFF]
3
BA5+5
Adjust the Bass Level
4
TRE+5
Adjust the Treble Level
5
DIM H
/
DIM m
/
DIM l
Adjust the Brightness
(Exit menu to take eect)
6
AUTO WAKE ON
/
AUTO WAKE Off
Switch Auto Wake
[ON / OFF]
7
AUTO 5TANDBY ON
/
AUTO 5TANDBY Off
Switch Auto Standby
[ON / OFF]
8
NO REAR
If there is no surround connection. Not adjustable.
5UR+5
If there is surround connected. Adjust the
surround speakers Volume
9
LT OO
Set the Audio Delay
(AV SYNC)
10
HI-RE5 REMA5TER ON
/
HI-RE5 REMA5TER Off
Switch: HI-RES Remaster
[ON / OFF]
11
DT5 NEURAL ON
/
DT5 NEURAL
Off
Switch: Dts Neural
[ON / OFF]
12
DT5 VIRTUAL ON
/
DT5
VIRTUAL Off
Switch: Dts Virtual
[ON / OFF]
13
DT5 DRC HEAVY
/
Dt5 Drc Mid
/
Dt5 Drc Min
Switch: Dts Drc Heavy / Dts Drc Mid / Dts Drc Min
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DT5 OO
Dts Dialog Control Value
Setup Menu
1. During ON mode, press and hold the button for 3 seconds to open the menu.
2. Select the content with / buttons.
3. Change the initial values for each of the settings with VOL +/- buttons.
4. Press the button to conrm your selection and exit the settings.
• If no button is pressed within 15 seconds, the system will automatically exit the menu.

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Tips:
• Enter "0000" for the password if necessary.
• If no other Bluetooth device pairs with this
player within two minutes, the player will
recover its previous connection.
• The player will also be disconnected when
your device is moved beyond the operational
range.
• If you want to reconnect your device to this
player, place it within the operational range.
• If the device is moved beyond the operational
range, when it is brought back, please check if
the device is still connected to the player.
• If the connection is lost, follow the instructions
above to pair your device to the player again.
Listen to Music from Bluetooth Device
- If the connected Bluetooth device supports
Advanced Audio Distribution Prole (A2DP),
you can listen to the music stored on the
device through the player.
1. Pair your device with the player.
2. Play music via your device (if it supports A2DP).
3. Use supplied remote control to control play (if
it supports AVRCP).
- To pause/resume play, press the button on
the remote control.
- To skip to a track, press the / buttons
on the remote control.
USB Operation
1 Insert the USB device.
2 Press the button repeatedly on the unit or
on the remote control to select USB mode.
3 During playback:
- To pause or resume play, press the button on
the remote control.
Bluetooth Operation
Pair Bluetooth-enabled Devices
The rst time you connect your bluetooth device
to this player, you need to pair your device to this
player.
Note:
- The operational range between this player
and a Bluetooth device is approximately 26
feet (8m) (without any object between the
Bluetooth device and the unit).
- Before you connect a Bluetooth device to this
unit, ensure you know the device’s capabilities.
- Compatibility with all Bluetooth devices is not
guaranteed.
- Any obstacle between this unit and a
Bluetooth device can reduce the operational
range.
- If the signal strength is weak, your Bluetooth
receiver may disconnect, but it will re-enter
pairing mode automatically.
1 During ON mode, press the button
repeatedly on the unit or the (BT) button on
the remote control to select Bluetooth mode.
“NO BT” will show on the display if the unit is
not paired to any Bluetooth device.
2 Activate your Bluetooth device and select
the search mode.“Hisense HS216FW” will
appear on your Bluetooth device list.
- If you cannot nd the unit, press and hold the
(BT) button on the remote control to be
searchable. The display will show “BT PAIRING”
and you will hear "Pairing" from the unit.
3 Select“Hisense HS216FW” in the pairing list.
After successful pairing, you will hear "Paired"
from the unit, and the display panel shows “BT_
IN”.
4 Play music from the connected Bluetooth
device.
To disconnect the Bluetooth function, you can :
- Switch to another function on the unit.
- Disable the function from your Bluetooth
device.The Bluetooth device will be
disconnected from the unit after the
“Disconnected”voice prompt.
- Press and hold the (BT) button on the
remote control.

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- To skip to the previous/next le, press the
/ buttons on the remote control.
Tips:
• The unit can support USB devices with up to
32 GB of memory.
• This unit can play WAV/WMA/MP3/FLAC/DSD/
ALAC.
• Support a USB port: exFAT/FAT16/FAT32.
• 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 les.
Troubleshooting
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the
system yourself. If you encounter problems when
using this unit, check the following points before
requesting service.
No power
• Ensure that the AC cord of the apparatus is
properly connected .
• Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet.
• Press standby button to turn the unit on.
Remote control does not work
• Before you press any playback control button,
rst 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.
No sound
• Make sure that the unit is not muted. Press
MUTE or VOL+/VOL– button to resume normal
listening.
• Press button on the unit or on the remote
control to switch the soundbar to standby
mode. Then press the button again to switch
the soundbar on.
• Ensure the audio setting of the input source
(e.g. TV, game console, DVD player, etc.)
is set to PCM or Dolby Digital mode while
using digital (e.g. HDMI, OPTICAL, COAXIAL)
connection.
• The unit may not be able to decode all digital
audio formats from the input source. In this
case, the unit will mute. This is NOT a defect.
device is not muted.
I can’t nd the Bluetooth name of
this unit on my Bluetooth device for
Bluetooth pairing
• Ensure the Bluetooth function is activated on
your Bluetooth device.
• Ensure you have paired the unit with your
Bluetooth device.
This is a 15 mins power o function,
one of the ERPII standard require-
ment for saving power
• When the unit's external input signal
level is too low, the unit will be turned o
automatically in 15 minutes. Please increase
the volume level of your external device.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi connection cannot be established.
• Check the availability of WLAN network on the
router.
• Place the Wi-Fi router closer to the unit.
• Make sure the password is correct.
• Check the WLAN function or reboot the
modem and Wi-Fi router.
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.
• When the rst time setup is not successful,
close the xxx Audio app powered by DTS Play-
Fi. Restart the app.
• When the speaker is set as Stereo Pairs or
Surround Sound, the speaker need to be
disconnected in the app before being used
separately.

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Specications
Model Name HS216FW
Power Supply AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 30 W
Standby Power < 0.5W
USB port for playback
USB Compatibility
USB Playback support / le formats
5V 500mA
Hi-Speed USB (2.0) / FAT32
32G (max) , WAV / WMA / MP3 / FLAC / DSD / ALAC
TYPE-C for the Dongle of wireless rear
surround speaker 5V 500mA
Dimension (WxHxD) 960 x 68 x 105 mm
Net weight 3.6 kg
Frequency Response 40Hz - 40KHz
Operating Temperature 0°C - 45°C
Wireless Specication
Network supported
WiFi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wireless Frequency Band
(Wi-Fi) / Radio Frequency Power Transmitted
2.4G Wi-Fi: 2400 MHz~2483.5 MHz / ≤20dBm
5.1G Wi-Fi: 5150 MHz~5350 MHz / ≤20dBm
5.8G Wi-Fi: 5725 MHz~5850 MHz / ≤14dBm
Bluetooth version V 4.2
Bluetooth Maximum power transmitted < 5 dBm
Frequency bands 2402 MHz ~ 2480 MHz
Amplier (Output power)
Front L / R 60 W + 60W
Built-in Subwoofer 60W
Total 180W
Remote Control
Distance/Angle 19.7 feet (6m) / 30°
Battery type AAA (1.5V X 2)