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Philips HTL2163B/77 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 specications 13
8 Trouble shooting 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 dierent.
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
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.
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 microber 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
benet from the support that Philips
oers, 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.
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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 identication 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.
TV
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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 dierently.
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.
TV
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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 predened 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
eects.
• BRIGHT: Spice up your dull
movies and music with added
sound eects.
• 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 prole 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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3 Wait until you hear a beep sound
from the SoundBar.
» When the Bluetooth connection
succeeds, BT is displayed on the
display panel.
» If the connection fails, BT
on the display panel blinks
continuously.
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.
• If your Bluetooth device
supports AVRCP prole, on the
remote control you can press
/ to skip to a track, or press
to pause/resume play.
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
on the remote control to disconnect the
currently connected Bluetooth device.
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 AUDIO IN on the remote
control.
3 Press the buttons on the MP3
player to select and play audio les
or music.
USB storage devices
Enjoy audio on a USB storage device,
such as an MP3 player and USB ash
memory, etc.
What you need
• A USB storage device that is
formatted for FAT or NTFS le
systems, and complies with the
Mass Storage Class.
• An MP3 or WMA le on a USB
storage device
1 Connect a USB storage device to
this product.
2 Press USB on the remote control.
3 Use the remote control to control
play.
Button Action
Start, pause or resume play.
/ Skip to the previous or next
track.
USB During USB play, press
repeatedly to select a repeat
or shue mode, or turn o a
play mode.
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Note
•This product supports WMA les which
are converted via Windows Media Player
(WMA les converted via other le format
converters may not work).
•This product may not be compatible with
certain types of USB storage device.
•If you use a USB extension cable, USB
HUB, or USB multi-reader, the USB storage
device may not be recognized.
•Digital camera PTP and MTP protocols are
not supported.
•Do not remove the USB storage device
while it is being read.
•DRM-protected music les (MP3, WMA) are
not supported.
•Support a USB port: 5V , 1A.
Auto standby
When playing media from a connected
device, the SoundBar automatically
switches to standby after 29 minutes
of button inactivity and no audio/video
play from a connected device.
Set display brightness
You can press DIM repeatedly to select
a dierent brightness level of the
display panel on this product.
Apply factory settings
You can reset this product to the default
settings programmed at the factory.
1 In any source mode, on the remote
control press Volume -, BASS -, and
TREBLE - in sequence within three
seconds.
» When the factory settings
restore is complete, the product
automatically switches o and
restarts.
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5 Update
software
To get the best features and support,
update your product with the latest
software.
What you need
• Connect this product to your TV
through HDMI.
Check software version
In HDMI ARC source, on the remote
control press TREBLE -, BASS -, and
Volume - in sequence.
Update software via USB
1 Check the latest software version on
www.philips.com/support.
• Search for your model and click
on "Software and drivers".
2 Download the software into a USB
storage device.
a Unzip the download if
zipped, and make sure that
the unzipped le is named
"HTL2163.BIN".
b Put the "HTL2163.BIN" le in
the root directory.
3 Connect the USB storage device
to the (USB) connector on this
product.
4 Switch this product to the HDMI
ARC source, and switch your TV to
the HDMI source.
5 On the remote control, within
six seconds press twice then
Volume + once, and then hold
down SURROUND ON.
» If an upgrade media is detected,
on the TV screen you are
prompted to start the update.
» If an upgrade media is not
detected, an error message is
displayed on the TV screen.
Make sure that the latest
software of this product is put in
the USB storage device.
6 Press to start the update.
7 Wait until the update is completed.
» If the update is complete, this
product automatically turns o
and on again.
Caution
•Do not turn o the power or remove the
USB storage device when the software
update is in progress because you might
damage this player.
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6 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 mount, you need not remove
the four rubber feet at the bottom of
the SoundBar, otherwise the rubber feet
cannot be xed back.
Screw length/diameter
Depending on the type of wall
mounting your SoundBar, 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 the
SoundBar.
1) Drill two holes on the wall.
2) Secure the dowels and screws in the
holes.
3) Hang the SoundBar on the fastening
screws.
> 25mm
3.5-4mm
4mm
7 Product
specifications
Note
•Specications and design are subject to
change without notice.
Amplier
• Total output power:
120W RMS (+/- 0.5 dB, 10% THD)
• Frequency response:
20 Hz-20 kHz / ±3 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio: > 65 dB
(CCIR) / (A-weighted)
• Input sensitivity:
• AUX: 900 mV
• AUDIO IN: 500 mV
Audio
• S/PDIF Digital audio input:
• Coaxial: IEC 60958-3
• Optical: TOSLINK
USB
• Compatibility: Hi-Speed USB (2.0)
• Class support: USB Mass Storage
Class (MSC)
• File system: FAT16, FAT32, NTFS
• Supports MP3 and WMA le formats
• Sampling frequency:
• MP3: 8 kHz, 11 kHz, 12 kHz,
16 kHz, 22 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
• WMA: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
• Constant bit rate:
• MP3: 8 kbps-320 kbps
• WMA: 32 kbps-192 kbps
• Version:
• WMA: V7, V8, V9
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Note
•This product supports WMA les which
are converted via Windows Media Player
(WMA les converted via other le format
converters may not work).
Main unit
•Power supply:
• Model (Philips branded
AC power adapter):
DYS602-210309W;
AS650-210-AA309
• Input: 100-240 V~,
50/60 Hz 1.5 A
• Output: 21V , 3.09A
•Standby power consumption:
≤ 0.5 W
• Speaker impedance
• Woofer: 8 ohm
• tweeter: 16 ohm
• Speaker drivers: 2 x (90mm/3.5" x
34mm/1.3") woofer + 2 x 31mm/1.2"
tweeter
•Dimensions (WxHxD):
843 x 52 x 60 mm
•Weight: 1.4 kg
Subwoofer
• Impedance: 3.6 ohm
• Speaker drivers: 1 x 134 mm (5.25")
woofer
• Dimensions (WxHxD):
165 x 240 x 297 mm
• Weight: 2.5 kg
Remote control batteries
• 1 x AAA-R03-1.5 V
8 Trouble-
shooting
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 SoundBar do not
work.
• Disconnect the SoundBar from the
power supply for a few minutes,
then reconnect.
Sound
No sound from SoundBar speakers.
• 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 HDMI ARC connection.
• Reset your SoundBar to its factory
settings.
• On the remote control, select the
correct audio input.
• Make sure that the SoundBar is not
muted.
Distorted sound or echo.
• If you play audio from the TV
through the SoundBar, make sure
that the TV is muted.
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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 o 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.
Audio and video are not synchronized.
• Press AUDIO SYNC +/- to
synchronize the audio with the
video.
Error message is displayed on the
display panel.
• When "ERROR" is displayed, it
indicates that an input audio format
is not supported.
• When "USB ERROR" is displayed, it
indicates that the connected USB
device is not supported.
• When "HDMI ARC" blinks, it
indicates that the connected TV
is not HDMI ARC compliant or
an unsupported audio format is
detected.
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.
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.
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