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Contents 1 Important Safety Care for your product Care of the environment Compliance Help and support Open source software 2 Your product Main unit Remote control Wireless surround speakers Wireless subwoofer Connectors 3 Connect and set up Connect the main unit Network setup prompt Charge speakers Manual pair-up with the main unit Place speakers Connect audio from TV Connect audio from other devices Connect digital devices through HDMI 4 Chromecast built-in and Spotify Connect Connect this product to
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.
• • 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.
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) • find 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.
f NFC tag g Red/white/orange LEDs Remote control Red LED • Lights up when this product is in ECO standby (not connected to the network). This section includes an overview of the remote control. White LED • Blinks when this product is not connected to the network, or when connection error occurs. • Lights up when this product is connected to the network, or when this product is in networked standby (connected to the network). a Orange LED • Lights up when software update is detected.
• • • • • • • • c d HDMI 1: Switch your source to the HDMI IN 1 connection. HDMI 2: Switch your source to the HDMI IN 2 connection. COAX: Switch your audio source to the coaxial connection. OPTICAL: Switch your audio source to the optical connection. AUDIO IN: Toggle audio source between AUX or AUDIO IN connection (3.5mm jack). USB: Switch to USB mode. : Switch to Bluetooth mode (main unit only). SOURCE: Select an input source for this product.
• • b This product comes with a wireless subwoofer. Press to turn on the surround speaker if it automatically goes to standby. Press and hold to switch the surround speaker to standby. button/LED Press to switch the surround speaker to Bluetooth mode. • The LED blinks when you switch the surround speaker to Bluetooth and no Bluetooth devices are connected. • The LED lights up when you switch the surround speaker to Bluetooth and Bluetooth devices are connected.
d Connectors This section includes an overview of the connectors available on this product. e HDMI IN 1 Connect to the HDMI output on a digital device. On the left base speaker a f b Connect to the right base speaker with the supplied DIN cable. i b AC MAINS~ Connect to the power supply. j On the right base speaker a b c j i d efg h a COAX Connect to a coaxial audio output on the TV or a digital device. b OPTICAL Connect to an optical audio output on the TV or a digital device.
3 Connect and set up »» The network setup prompt is displayed on the display panel of this product. »» The white LED on the right base speaker blinks. • 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. Note •• For identification and supply ratings, see the type plate at the back or bottom of the product.
Manual pair-up with the main unit The wireless speakers and subwoofer automatically pair up with the main unit (left and right base speakers) for wireless connection when you turn on the main unit, the speakers and the subwoofer. Manual pair-up with the main unit is required in one of the following cases. • Audio from the main unit cannot be heard through the wireless speakers and subwoofer. • More than 1 set of Philips E6 is used in close proximity (10m).
4 (subwoofer): Place the subwoofer at least one meter to the left or right of the TV. Leave about 10-centimeter clearance from the wall. TV Dock the surround speakers You can also dock your surround speakers onto the main unit to listen to audio, for example, watching TV shows and news. 1 2 Connect audio from TV Connect this product to a TV. You can listen to audio from TV programs through the speakers of this product.
1 2 Using an optical cable, connect the OPTICAL connector on this product to the optical output on the TV. • The digital optical output on the TV might be labeled OPTICAL OUT, SPDIF or SPDIF OUT. Press on the remote control of this product to enable the optical connection. 1 2 Option 3: Connect to TV through coaxial cable Best quality audio TV Using an analog cable, connect the AUDIO IN (3.5mm jack) on this product to the analog audio output (red and white) on the TV.
Option 2: Connect to other device through coaxial cable 2 Best quality audio Press AUDIO IN on the remote control of this product to enable the analog audio connection. »» AUX is displayed on the display panel of this product. Connect digital devices through HDMI 1 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the COAXIAL connector on this product to the coaxial output on the external device. • The digital coaxial output on the external device might be labeled COAXIAL/DIGITAL OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.
4 Chromecast built-in and Spotify Connect • • • Through the speakers of this product, you can listen to music from the following online music services. • Chromecast-enabled apps • Spotify Connect What you need • Smartphone/tablet with Android 4.3 or above; iPhone/iPad with iOS 8.0 or above. • Download Philips “HCWeSet” application from Google Play or iOS App Store. • A network router. • A network cable (for wired connection).
Note •• After network setup, if Spotify app or Chromecast enabled apps (such as Google Play Music, TuneIn Radio, etc.) are installed on your mobile device, you may just launch these music apps to stream online music to this product. •• To use Spotify Connect, a Spotify Premium user is required. •• When software update is detected, the orange LED on the right base speaker lights up. Navigate the App home menu 1 2 3 Launch Philips “HCWeSet” app on your mobile device. Go to the App home page.
Step 1: calibrate the listening zone Step 2: calibrate the surround speaker position This step is to optimize surround experience through balance of your seating position. This step is to optimize surround experience through balance of the placement of wireless surround speakers. 1 2 3 4 16 Place the wireless surround speakers on two seating positions you prefer most (such as on a sofa).
Note •• Spatial calibration takes around three minutes. •• Surround sound improvement is only noticeable if the wireless surround speakers were improperly placed, or if there is strong surround effect in the music you play. •• If the wireless surround speakers are swapped in placement, at the end of calibration L<->R is displayed for few seconds, then the calibration completes. •• During calibration, you may press CALIBRATION to cancel calibration, and the settings returns to the default.
• • Press to create sound effect which makes human voice more clear and outstanding for listening. Press to automatically select a predefined sound mode ( , or ) based on input audio content to optimize audio performance. (close to me) For ultimate clear sound without disturbing your neighbors, place both the wireless surround speakers close to you, and activate this feature (to mute the main unit). 1 Auto volume Turn the auto volume on to keep the volume constant when you switch to a different source.
• MP3 player Connect your MP3 player to play your audio files or music. What you need • An MP3 player. • A 3.5mm stereo audio cable. 1 2 3 Using the 3.5mm stereo audio cable, connect the MP3 player to the connector on the right base speaker. Press »» panel. repeatedly. is displayed on the display Press the buttons on the MP3 player to select and play audio files or music. • On the MP3 player, it is recommended to set the volume in the range of 80% maximum volume.
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 Philips E6 to start connection (see the user manual of the Bluetooth device on how to enable Bluetooth). »» During connection, BT on the display panel blinks. Wait until BT on the display lights up. »» If the connection succeeds, BT on the display panel lights up.
»» When you switch back to Bluetooth mode, Bluetooth connection resumes. • To break the current Bluetooth connection, press and hold the button on the surround speaker. Note 3 •• The function of the remote control is not available to this feature. Stereo Bluetooth on wireless speakers You can also pair up the left and right surround speakers with each other as a whole for Bluetooth to create stereo effect, independently from the main unit.
Note •• The function of the remote control is not available to this feature. Connect Bluetooth via NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between NFC-enabled devices, such as mobile phones. What you need • A Bluetooth device with NFC function. • For pairing, tap the NFC device on the NFC tag of the right base speaker. Note •• NFC feature is only available to the main unit, not available to the left and right surround speakers.
Note •• When the factory settings restore is complete, the 7 Update software product automatically switches off and restarts. To get the best features and support, update your product with the latest software. Option 1: 1 2 3 4 5 Launch Philips "HCWeSet" app on your mobile device. • Make sure that you connect this product to the network. • Make sure that the surround speakers are connected to the main unit. Go to the App home page.
5 6 Select the name of this product, then select "Software Update" > "Network". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update. »» During upgrade, “UPG XX” (upgrade) is displayed on the display panel, and “XX” indicates a percentage of upgrade completion. 5 6 7 »» If the update is complete, this product automatically turns off and on again.
8 Product specifications •• •• •• Note •• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Amplifier • • • • Total output power: 192W 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: • AUDIO IN: 500 mV • AUX: 1000 mV Audio • S/PDIF Digital audio input: • Coaxial: IEC 60958-3 • Optical: TOSLINK USB • • • • Compatibility: Hi-Speed USB (2.
• • • Speaker drivers: 2 x 63.5 mm (2.5") full range Dimensions (W x H x D): 161 x 111 x 161 mm Weight: 1.0 kg/each Subwoofer • • • • • • • Power supply: 110-240 V~, 50-60 Hz Power consumption: 30 W Standby power consumption: ≤ 0.5 W Impedance: 4 ohm Speaker drivers: 1 x 165 mm (6.5") woofer Dimensions (W x H x D): 222 x 441 x 222 mm Weight: 5.4 kg Remote control batteries • 2 x AAA-R03-1.5 V 9 Troubleshooting Warning •• Risk of electric shock. Never remove the casing of the product.
• • If you intend the wireless surround speaker to wirelessly connect to the main unit, make sure that you press the SOD button on the wireless surround speaker. If you intend the surround speaker to be a standalone Bluetooth speaker, make sure that you connect the surround speaker to a Bluetooth device. Audio from the main unit cannot be heard through the subwoofer and the wireless surround speakers. • Manually pair up the subwoofer with the main unit.
Spatial calibration Why spatial calibration is needed? • Spatial calibration optimizes surround sound experience if your portable left and right speakers (surround) are not properly placed. Improvement in surround sound is not noticeable after successful spatial calibration. • Surround sound improvement is only noticeable if the portable left and right speakers (surround) were improperly placed, or if there is strong surround effect in the music you play. Error message is displayed on the display panel.
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