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Philips CSS2133B/98 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 7
Subwoofer 7
Connect audio from TV and other devices 7
4 Use your SoundBar 8
Play audio from TV or other devices 8
Adjust the volume 8
Choose your sound 9
Night mode 9
MP3 player 9
Play audio through Bluetooth 9
Auto standby 10
Apply factory settings 10
5 Wall mount 11
6 Productspecications 11
7 Troubleshooting 12
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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
Riskofelectricshockorre!
• 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 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.
• Batteries (battery pack or batteries
installed) shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, re 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.
Riskofshortcircuitorre!
• For identication 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.
Riskofinjuryordamagetothisproduct!
• For wall mounting, this product must be
securely attached to the wall in accordance
with the installation instructions. Use
only the supplied wall mount bracket (if
available). Improper wall mounting may
result in accident, injury or damage. If you
have any query, contact Consumer Care in
your country.
• Never place the product or any objects
on power cords or on other electrical
equipment.
• If the product is transported in
temperatures below 5°C, unpack the
product and wait until its temperature
matches room temperature before
connecting it to the power outlet.
• Parts of this product can be made of
glass. Handle with care to avoid injury and
damage.
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Riskofoverheating!
• Never install this product in a conned
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.
Riskofcontamination!
• 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.
Riskofswallowingbatteries!
• 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 microber cloth to clean the product.
Care of the environment
Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
Do not throw away the product with the
normal household waste at the end of its life,
but hand it in at an ofcial collection point or
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment.
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2 Your SoundBar
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips! To fully benet from
the support that Philips offers, register your
SoundBar at www.philips.com/welcome.
Main unit
a SURR
Lights up when virtual surround mode is
on.
Blinks three times when Dolby Digital
audio is detected.
b Source indicators
• COAX/OPT: Lights up when you
switch to coaxial or optical input
source. Blinks when an unsupported
audio format is detected.
• AUX: Lights up when you switch to
analog input source.
• AUDIO IN: Lights up when you switch
audio input source (3.5mm jack).
• Bluetooth: Lights up when you
switch to Bluetooth mode and
Bluetooth devices are paired; Blinks
when you switch to Bluetooth mode
and Bluetooth devices are not paired.
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Remote control
a (Standby-On)
Switch the SoundBar on or to standby.
b Source buttons
• AUX: Switch your audio source to the
AUX connection.
• Bluetooth: Switch to Bluetooth
mode.
• COAX/OPT: Switch your audio source
to the coaxial or optical connection.
• MUSIC iLINK (AUDIO IN):
Switch your audio source to the
MP3 connection (3.5mm jack).
c SURROUND
Switch virtual surround mode on or off.
d TREBLE +/-
Increase or decrease treble.
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e VOL +/-
Increase or decrease volume.
f BASS +/-
Increase or decrease bass.
g MUTE
Mute or restore volume.
Replace battery
Warning
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• The product/remote control may or may not contain a
coin/button type battery, which can be swallowed. Keep
the battery out of reach of children at all times!
Caution
• The battery contains perchlorate material,
handle it with care. For information see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert one CR2025 battery, with the
polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3 Close the battery compartment.
Connectors
This section includes an overview of the
connectors available on your SoundBar.
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2
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Side right
AUDIO IN
Audio input from, for example, an MP3 player
(3.5mm jack).
Rear left
a SUBWOOFER
Connect to the supplied subwoofer.
b AUDIO IN-AUX
Connect to an analog audio output on the
TV or an analog device.
c DIGITAL IN-COAXIAL
Connect to a coaxial audio output on the
TV or a digital device.
d DIGITAL IN-OPTICAL
Connect to an optical audio output on the
TV or a digital device.
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Rear right
AC MAINS~
Connect to the power supply.
AC MAINS~
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3 Connect
This section helps you connect your SoundBar
to a TV and other devices.
For information about the basic connections of
your SoundBar and accessories, see the quick
start guide.
Note
• For identication and supply ratings, refer to 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.
Subwoofer
Follow the steps below to position and connect
your subwoofer.
Position
Place the subwoofer at least one meter (three
feet) away from either to the left or right of
your SoundBar, and ten centimeter away from
the wall.
For best results, place your subwoofer as shown
below.
Connect
Connect your subwoofer to your SoundBar as
described in the quick start guide.
Connect audio from TV and
other devices
Play audio from TV or other devices through
your SoundBar. Use the best quality connection
available on other devices.
The audio connections in this user manual
are only recommendations. You can use other
connections too.
If you play audio from the TV through the
SoundBar, make sure that the TV is muted.
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.
TV
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Option 2: Connect audio through a
digital coaxial cable
Best 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.
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.
Play audio from TV or other
devices
Press the Source buttons to select the audio
output of the connected device.
Adjust the volume
To increase or decrease volume, press VOL +/-.
• The Source indicators on the front panel
blink once when the volume is set to
either minimum or maximum.
To mute sound, press MUTE.
• The current Source indicator on the front
panel blinks continuously.
To restore the sound, press MUTE again or
press VOL +/-.
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Choose your sound
This section helps you choose the ideal sound
for your music.
Change treble or bass
Change the high frequency (treble) or low
frequency (bass) settings of the SoundBar to
suit your music.
Press TREBLE +/- or BASS +/- to increase or
decrease treble or bass.
• The Source indicators on the front panel
blink once when the treble or bass is set to
either minimum or maximum.
Surround sound mode
Experience an immersive audio experience with
surround sound modes.
Press SURROUND repeatedly to switch
surround mode on or off.
» When surround mode is on, the SURR on
the front panel lights up.
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 and hold SURROUND for three
seconds to turn night mode on or off.
» When night mode is turned on, the
AUX indicator on the front panel
blinks twice.
» When night mode is turned off, the
MUSIC iLINK indicator on the front
panel blinks twice.
MP3 player
Connect your MP3 player to play your audio
les or music.
What you need
• An MP3 player.
• A 3.5mm stereo audio cable.
1 Using the 3.5mm stereo audio cable,
connect the MP3 player to the AUDIO IN
connector on your SoundBar.
2 Press MUSIC iLINK (AUDIO IN) on the
remote control.
» AUDIO IN indicator on the front
panel lights up.
3 Press the buttons on the MP3 player to
select and play audio les or music.
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 prole A2DP, and with Bluetooth
version as 3.0 + EDR.
• The operational range between the
SoundBar and a Bluetooth device is
approximately 10 meters (30 feet).
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1 Press Bluetooth on the remote control
to switch the SoundBar to Bluetooth
mode.
» The Bluetooth indicator blinks.
2 On the Bluetooth device, switch on
Bluetooth, search for and select Philips
CSS2133B to start connection (see the
user manual of the Bluetooth device on
how to enable Bluetooth).
» During connection, the Bluetooth
indicator blinks.
3 Wait until you hear a beep sound from the
SoundBar.
» When the Bluetooth connection
succeeds, and the Bluetooth
indicator lights up.
» If the connection fails, the Bluetooth
indicator blinks continually.
4 Select and play audio les or music on
your Bluetooth device.
• During play, if a call is coming, music
play is paused. Play resumes when the
call ends.
5 To exit Bluetooth, select other source.
• When your switch back to Bluetooth
mode, Bluetooth connection remains
active.
Note
• 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.
• If you want to connect your SoundBar with another
Bluetooth device, press and hold Bluetooth on the
remote control to disconnect the currently connected
Bluetooth device.
• Philips does not guarantee 100% compatibility with all
Bluetooth devices.
Auto standby
When playing media from a connected device,
the SoundBar automatically switches to standby
if:
• no source button is pressed for 30 minutes,
and
• no audio playback is detected from a
connected device.
Apply factory settings
You can reset your SoundBar to the default
settings programmed at the factory.
1 Press BASS+, VOL-, and Treble+ within
three seconds.
» When the factory settings restore is
complete, the SoundBar automatically
switches off and restarts.
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5 Wall mount
Note
• Before wall mounting, make sure the wall can support
the weight of this product.
• For wall mounting, this product must be securely
attached to the wall in accordance with the installation
instructions. Improper wall mounting may result in
accident, injury or damage. If you have any query,
contact Consumer Care in your country.
• Before wall mount, you need not remove the two
rubber feet at the bottom of this product, otherwise
the rubber feet cannot be xed back.
Screw length/diameter
Depending on the type of wall mounting this
product, make sure that you use screws of a
suitable length and diameter.
See the illustration in the quick start guide on
how to wall mount this product.
1) Drill two holes on the wall.
2) Secure the dowels and screws in the holes.
3) Hang this product on the fastening screws.
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6 Product
specifications
Note
• Specications and design are subject to change without
notice.
Amplier
• RMS total output power:
60W (+/- 0.5 dB, 30% THD)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz / ±3 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio:
> 65 dB (CCIR) / (A-weighted)
• Input sensitivity:
• AUX: 600 mV
• AUDIO IN: 250 mV
Audio
• S/PDIF Digital audio input:
• Coaxial: IEC 60958-3
• Optical: TOSLINK
Bluetooth
•Bluetooth proles: A2DP
•Bluetooth version: 3.0 + EDR
Main unit
•Power supply: 110-240 V~, 50-60 Hz
•Power consumption: 20 W
•Standby power consumption: ≤ 0.5 W
•Speaker impedance: 4 ohm woofer, 4 ohm
tweeter
•Speaker drivers: 25 x 120 mm (1 x 5")
woofer, 38 mm (1.5") tweeter
•Frequency response: 150 Hz-20 kHz
•Dimensions (W x H x D):
708 x 47 x 65 mm
•Weight: 1.1 kg
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Subwoofer
• Impedance: 8 ohm
• Speaker drivers: 130 mm (5.25") woofer
• Frequency response: 20 Hz-150 Hz
• Dimensions (W x H x D):
165 x 240 x 295 mm
• Weight: 2.6 kg
• Cable length: 3 m
Remote control batteries
• 1 x CR2025
7 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.
Sound
No sound from SoundBar speakers.
• Connect the correct audio cable from your
SoundBar to your TV or other devices.
• On your SoundBar remote control, press
the Source buttons to select the correct
audio input.
• Make sure that the SoundBar is not muted.
Press VOL +/- to restore the sound.
Distorted sound or echo.
• If you play audio from the TV through the
SoundBar, make sure that the TV is muted.
Bluetooth
A device cannot connect with the SoundBar.
• The device does not support the
compatible proles required for the
SoundBar.
• You have not enabled the Bluetooth
function of the device. See the user manual
of the device on how to enable the
function.
• The device is not correctly connected.
Connect the device correctly.
• The SoundBar is already connected with
another Bluetooth device. Disconnect the
connected device, then try again.
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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 connected Bluetooth device connects and
disconnects constantly.
• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the
device closer to the SoundBar, or remove
any obstacle between the device and the
SoundBar.
• Turn off Wi-Fi function on the Bluetooth
device to avoid interference.
• For some Bluetooth, the Bluetooth
connection can be deactivated
automatically to save power. This does not
indicate any malfunction of the SoundBar.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Gibson
Innovations Limited is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
Specifications are subject to change without notice
2015 © Gibson Innovations Limited. All rights reserved.
This product has been manufactured by, and is sold under the responsibility of Gibson Innovations Ltd., and
Gibson Innovations Ltd. is the warrantor in relation to this product. Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are
registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used under license from Koninklijke Philips N.V.
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