Soundbar 7.1.2 Fidelio B97 TAPR802 User manual Register your product and get support at www.philips.
Contents 1 2 Important Safety Care for your product Care of the environment Compliance Help and support 2 2 3 3 3 3 Your product What’s in the box Main unit Remote control Detachable wireless surround speakers Wireless subwoofer Connectors 4 4 4 5 3 Connect and set up Placement Connect to TV Connect TV or digital devices through HDMI Connect audio from TV or other devices Connect to power Pair up with the subwoofer Pair up with detachable wireless surround speakers Charge the detachable wireless surro
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. Safety Risk of electric shock or fire! • 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 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. ~ AC voltage Use only the power supplies listed in the user manual. Care for your product Use only microfiber cloth to clean the product.
2 Your product Main unit Congratulations on your purchase, and This section includes an overview of the main unit. of product software upgrade), register your product at www.philips.com/support .
Remote control Note This section includes an overview of the remote control. Play-Fi multi-room, Chromecast(Audio), AirPlay2, Alexa 3PDA & Spotify Connect are running in background when Wi-Fi is connected. They are selected and controlled by respective casting device/APP. 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 8 7 a (Standby-On) • Short press: Switch On / Off (Semistandby) • Long press(5 sec): Switch Off (Eco standby) b (Source) Select an input source for this product.
g (Sound) Select sound settings (Surround/DRC/ IMAX/Dialogue/Bass/Treble/Sync). SUR Surround sound options DRC Dynamic Range control IMAX IMAX mode options DLG Adjust dialogue level (for CTRL DTS-X only) BASS Adjust bass level for preset EQ TREBLE Adjust treble level for preset EQ SYNC Adjust audio and video sync delay (HDMI only) h Exit settings. • Lights up red when the wireless speaker is being charged (only for the wireless speakers docked into the main unit).
Connectors This section includes an overview of the connectors available on the main unit. 1 2 3 5 6 4 a DC IN Connect to the power supply. b AUDIO IN Connect to an audio output (3.5mm jack) on a device. c OPTICAL IN Connect to an optical audio output on the TV or a digital device. d USB (For service) Connect to a USB flash drive to upgrade software of this product. e HDMI OUT (eARC/ARC) Connect to the HDMI (eARC/ARC) input on the TV.
3 Connect and set up This section helps you connect this product to a TV and other devices, and then set it up. For information about the basic connections of this product and accessories, see the quick start guide. Caution • For identification 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.
3 Connect to TV Connect this product to your TV. You can enjoy audio from TV programs through the soundbar speaker. Use the best quality connection available on your soundbar speaker and TV. Repeatedly press the source button until E-ARC displays on the display panel. Note • Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC function and you must enable them. • 100% interoperability with all HDMI-CEC devices is not guaranteed. • Only HDMI 2.1 compatible cables can support the eARC function.
Connect audio from TV or other devices Play audio from TV or other devices through this product. Use the best quality connection available on your TV, soundbar, and other devices. • When this product and TV are connected through HDMI ARC, an audio connection is not required. Option 1: Connect audio through a digital optical cable TV 2 Using an analog cable, connect the AUDIO IN connector on this product to the AUDIO OUT connector or analog audio output connectors (red and white) on TV or other devices.
Manual pairing If no audio from the subwoofer can be heard, manually pair up the subwoofer. 1 Unplug both the main unit and the subwoofer from the mains sockets, then plug them in again after 3 minutes. 2 Press and hold the CONNECT (Connect) button on the rear of the subwoofer for 5 seconds. 3 Press and hold on the main unit or remote control for 5 seconds to switch the main unit to Eco standby. 4 Press on the main unit or remote control to switch the main unit on.
1 pulsing indicating that the speaker is entering the Wi-Fi setup mode. Dock your wireless speakers into the main unit to charge. 2 Turn on the main unit. » During charging, the LED on the wireless speaker lights up red. » When fully charged, the LED on the wireless speaker turns off. 5 Launch the Philips Sound app powered by DTS Play-Fi. Follow the instructions in the app to connect this product to your Wi-Fi network.
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 bottom of the name list. Otherwise, if follows the default name. 8 • After connection, the product may perform • After connection, this product may perform a software update. » Upgrade to the latest software when it is set up for the first time. The software upgrade may take several minutes.
4 Use your product This section helps you use this product to play media contents from all sources. Before you start • Make the necessary connections described in the quick start guide and the user manual. • Switch this product to the correct source for other devices. Insert batteries before using the remote control Slide to remove the battery compartment cover, insert 2 AAA batteries (1.5V) with correct polarity, then slide the battery compartment cover back into position.
Surround mode (SURR) Repeatedly press to select SURR, then press the left and right navigation buttons to select surround mode options. • UPMX: Up-mixing mode for driving output to all speakers even when content with audio channels lesser than the 5.1.2 (B95) or 7.1.2 (B97) speaker configuration. Upmixing technology from Dolby or DTS is applied according to content type. • STD: Standard mode for delivering original sound. The speaker outputs will follow the audio channels in content.
From your Blu-ray disc player: • Movie with Dolby Atmos. • Your Blu-ray disc player is connected to this product via HDMI IN 1/2 connector. • On your Blu-ray disc player, enable bitstream/raw audio format for HDMI sound output. • A high-speed HDMI cable. From your TV: • Movie with Dolby Atmos. • Your TV supports Dolby Atmos bitstream/ raw output. • Your TV is connected to this product via HDMI OUT connector. • A high-speed HDMI cable.
MP3 player Listen to Spotify Connect your MP3 player to play your audio files or music. Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify, go to spotify.com/ connect to learn how. 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 this product. 2 Repeatedly press the source button until AUDIO IN displays on the display panel.
5 Settings Apply factory settings In case of no response from this product, you can reset this product to the default settings programmed at the factory.
6 Update software Caution • During update, smartphone is required to • To get the best features and support, update your product with the latest software. Update software via WiFi turn on and stay in the update screen until the whole process is finished. It may take 10-30minutes and please arrange update to be done in product unused time. Update via USB Two parts in this product can be updated via Wi-Fi & Philips Sound App.
7 Wall mount your product 3.5-4mm/0.14”-0.16” 4mm/ 0.16” 0.16” Before you mount your product on the wall, read all safety precautions. (see ‘Safety’) >25mm/0.98” 1 "" /2.0 mm ~50 Wall mount the main unit .1" /31 mm 790 3 Note • Improper wall mounting may result in • • accident, injury or damage. If you have any query, contact Consumer Care in your country. Secure the wall mount to a wall that can support the combined weight of the product and the wall mount.
8 Product specifications Note • change without notice. • • • • Audio channel: 7.1.2 Built-in speakers: Central: 2 racetracks full range drivers Front speaker: 4 full range drivers + 2 tweeters • • • Rear: 2 racetrack full range drivers (wireless) + 2 tweeters • Dimensions (W x H x D): 1312 x 55.6 x 120 mm • Weight: 5.
9 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 Bluetooth A device cannot connect with the soundbar. • The device does not support the compatible profiles required for the soundbar.
• Certain network service or contents available through the device may not be accessible in case the service provider terminates its service. Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012-2020 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license from IMAX Corporation.
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