B5 Soundbar speaker wireless detachable speakers and subwoofer wireless music streaming with Bluetooth User manual Manuel d’utilisation Manual del usuario Always there to help you Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/support B5_37_UM_V1.0.
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1 Important Important safety instructions Care for your product Care of the environment Help and support 2 Your SoundBar Main unit Remote control Wireless portable speakers Wireless subwoofer Connectors English Contents 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 3 Connect and set up 8 8 8 9 9 11 12 4 Spatial calibration 12 13 Charge portable speakers Pair up with subwoofer/speakers Place speakers Connect audio from TV Connect audio from other devices Connect digital devices through HDMI Step 1: calibrate the listenin
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. •• •• Important safety instructions •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• 2 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
•• •• •• •• • Class II equipment symbol This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system. This 'bolt of lightning' indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering. The 'exclamation point' calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
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• This section includes an overview of the remote control. • c a d b / For Bluetooth on the main unit only: skip to the previous or next track. For Bluetooth on the main unit only: play, pause or resume. e BASS +/Increase or decrease bass on the main unit. c d e f g h i j k l a AUDIO IN: Switch your audio source to the MP3 connection (3.5mm jack). : For Bluetooth on the main unit only: Switch to Bluetooth mode. AUX: Switch your audio source to the AUX connection.
• Press three times to trigger calibration for the portable left and right speakers position. • • n DIM Set the brightness of SoundBar display panel. o MOVIE Select surround sound mode. p TREBLE +/Increase or decrease treble on the main unit. Wireless portable speakers The SoundBar comes with two wireless portable speakers (left and right). ab cde * The illustration above is for overview of the portable left speaker. a Reset key Press with a pin to reset the portable speaker to the default settings.
Connectors The SoundBar comes with a wireless subwoofer. This section includes an overview of the connectors available on your SoundBar. a b c de a CONNECT (connect) Press to to enter the pairing mode for the subwoofer. b Subwoofer indicator • When the power is turned on, the indicator lights up. • During wireless pairing between the subwoofer and the main unit, the indicator blinks white quickly. • When the pairing succeeds, the indicator lights up white.
3 Connect and set up »» When fully charged, the LED on the portable speaker lights up white for 10 seconds. Note 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 identification and supply ratings, see the type plate at the back or bottom of the product.
1 1 2 2 3 Turn on the SoundBar and the portable speakers. »» If the connection to the SoundBar is lost, the LED on the portable blinks in red and orange alternatively. Dock the portable left and right speakers into the main unit to pair up automatically. If the pairing fails, re-dock the portable speakers into the main unit. Place speakers 3 4 Seating position: This is the center of your listening area. English Pair up with the speakers Place the SoundBar in front of the seating position.
What you need • A High Speed HDMI Cable. • Your TV supports both HDMI ARC and HDMI-CEC (see the TV user manual for details). • For some TV models, enable the external speaker output from the TV setting menu (see the TV user manual for details). TV 1 2 3 Option 2: Connect to TV through optical cable Best quality audio TV 1 Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT (ARC) connector on this product to the HDMI ARC connector on the TV.
Basic quality audio 2 Best quality audio Using an analog audio cable, connect the AUX connectors on this product to the analog audio output on the TV. • The analog audio output on the TV might be labeled AUDIO OUT. Press AUX on the remote control of this product to enable the analog audio connection. Connect audio from other devices You may also play audio from other devices through the speakers of this product.
2 Press AUX on the remote control of this product to enable the analog audio connection. Connect digital devices through HDMI Connect a digital device such as a set-top box, DVD/Blu-ray player, or games console to this product through a single HDMI connection. When you connect the devices in this way and play a file or game, the • video is automatically displayed on your TV, and • audio is automatically played on this product.
1 Place the portable left and right speakers on two seating positions you prefer most (such as on a sofa). • Make sure that the portable left and right speakers are wirelessly connected to the main unit (press SURROUND ON DEMAND on the speaker). 2 2 3 4 Press and hold CALIBRATION on the remote control for three seconds to trigger calibration. »» ZONE (zone) is displayed on the display panel. »» You can hear the calibration tones from the portable speakers. Wait until the calibration tones end.
5 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 . • To restore the sound, press again or press +/- (Volume).
Turn the auto volume on to keep the volume constant when you switch to a different source. It also compresses the sound dynamics, increasing the volume for quiet scenes and decreasing the volume for loud scenes. 1 Press AUTO VOL. to turn auto volume on or off. »» When auto volume is turned on, ON AUTO scrolls once on the display panel. »» When auto volume is turned off, OFF AUTO scrolls once on the display panel.
Bluetooth on the main unit 1 2 3 4 5 Press on the remote control to switch the main unit to Bluetooth mode. »» BT on the display blinks. On the Bluetooth device, switch on Bluetooth, search for and select Fidelio B5 to start connection (see the user manual of the Bluetooth device on how to enable Bluetooth). »» During connection, BT on the display blinks. Wait until BT on the display lights up. »» If the connection succeeds, BT on the display lights up.
Note •• NFC feature is only available to the main unit, not available to the portable left and right speakers. 1 2 3 Enable NFC on the Bluetooth device (see the device' s user manual for details). Tap the NFC device onto the NFC tag of the main unit until the SoundBar beeps. • For first time connection, on some mobile devices prompt for pair-up appears, select "YES" for connection. »» When the Bluetooth connection succeeds, BT is displayed on the display panel.
6 Update software To get the best features and support, update your product with the latest software. What you need • A USB flash drive that is FAT-formatted. Do not use a USB hard drive. • A computer with Internet access. • An archive utility that supports the ZIP file format. Check software version 5 6 On the remote control, within 6 seconds press twice then Volume + once, and then hold down MOVIE. »» Then "UPG" (upgrade) is displayed on the display panel. Wait until the upgrade is completed.
Before you mount your SoundBar on the wall, read all safety precautions. 8 Product specifications English 7 Wall mount your SoundBar Note •• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Wall mount Amplifier Note •• You must detach the portable speakers from the main unit before wall mounting or un-mounting. •• Improper wall mounting may result in accident, injury or damage. If you have any query, contact Consumer Care in your country.
•• •• •• Dimensions (W x H x D): 1035 x 73 x 156 mm (with portable left and right speakers attached) Weight: 4.4 kg Built-in speakers • 2 x woofer (76 mm/3", 8 ohm) • 2 x tweeter (25.4 mm/1", 8 ohm) Portable speakers • • • • Speaker impedance: 8 ohm Speaker drivers: 2 x 76 mm (3") full range Dimensions (W x H x D): 191 x 73 x 156 mm Weight: 0.86 kg/each Subwoofer • • • • • • • Power supply: 110-240 V~, 50-60 Hz Power consumption: 30 W Standby power consumption: ≤ 0.
If you intend the wireless portable speaker to be a standalone Bluetooth speaker, make sure that you connect the portable left or right speaker to a Bluetooth device (see 'Bluetooth on a single speaker' on page 16). No sound from the wireless subwoofer. • Wirelessly connect the subwoofer to the main unit. Distorted sound or echo. • If you play audio from the TV through the SoundBar, make sure that the TV is muted. Audio and video are not synchronized.
10 Notice This section contains the legal and trademark notices. Notice of compliance The device complies with the FCC rules, Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: a This device may not cause harmful interference, and b This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC rules This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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