Philips HTL2163B/77 User manual

User manual
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.