Soundbar 7.1.2 Fidelio B97 TAPR802 User manual Register your product and get support at www.philips.
Contents Contents 1 1 Important 2 2 3 3 3 3 Safety Care for your product Care of the environment Compliance Help and support 2 Your product What’s in the box Main unit Remote control Wireless portable speakers Wireless subwoofer Connectors 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 portalbe speakers Charge portable speakers Connect to Wi-Fi (wireless network)
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 • 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 Inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products and batteries. Follow local rules and never dispose of the product and batteries with normal household waste.
2 Your product Congratulations on your purchase, and 4 (Standby-On) Switch this product on or to standby. Display panel 5 6 Power LED indicator • Turns white when in Eco standby (network disconnected). • Turns amber when in semi standby (network connected). • Blinks fast when in Bluetooth pairing mode. Wi-Fi LED indicator • Turns yellow when connected to Wi-Fi. • Slowly blinks in yellow when connecting to Wi-Fi. of product software upgrade), register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (Standby-On) Switch this product on or to standby. (Source) Select an input source for this product. • HDMI 1: Switch your source to the HDMI IN 1 connection. • HDMI 2: Switch your source to the HDMI IN 2 connection. • E-ARC: Switch your source to HDMI ARC (E-ARC) connection. • OPTICAL: Switch your audio source to the optical connection. • AUDIO IN: Switch your audio source to AUDIO IN connection (3.5mm jack). • USB: Switch to USB mode. • BT: Switch to Bluetooth mode.
Wireless subwoofer Connectors This product comes with a wireless subwoofer. This section includes an overview of the connectors available on the main unit. 1 HDMI IN 1 PAIR 2 HDMI OUT 3 1 2 3 6 2 3 4 DC IN AUDIO IN 5 OPTICAL IN 6 USB AC MAINS~ PAIR (Pair) Press and hold to enter the pairing mode between the main unit and the subwoofer. Subwoofer indicator • When the power is turned on, the indicator lights up.
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. Note • • 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 the main unit, and 10 centimeters (4 inches) away from the wall.
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. Connect to TV through HDMI (ARC/eARC) This product supports HDMI with eARC (Enhance Audio Return Channel). eARC is a new function standardized by HDMI 2.1 and supports the latest audio formats in addition to audio formats that are supported with existing ARC (Audio Return Channel).
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. Note • 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 1 2 Using an optical cable, connect the OPTICAL IN connector on this product to the OPTICAL OUT connector on the TV or other devices.
Manual pairing 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. If no audio from the portable speakers can be heard, manually pair up the portable speakers. 1 Turn on the main unit and the portable speakers. 2 3 Press and hold the PAIR (Pair) button on the rear of the subwoofer for a few seconds.
During charging, the LED on the portable speaker lights up red. When fully charged, the LED on the portable speaker turns off. Note • You can also charge the portable speakers through the USB-C charging port by using a USB-C charging cable. • It may take around 2 hours to fully charge the portable speakers. • Battery performance varies due to many factors including volume, sound setting and media played. Connect to Wi-Fi (wireless network) Connect this product to Wi-Fi through the Play-Fi app.
Choose your sound This section helps you choose the ideal sound for your video or music. Sound mode video or music. Press on the remote control to select a surround sound mode. • MOVIE: Create a surround listening experience. Ideal for watching movies. • MUSIC: Create two-channel or multi-channel stereo sound. Ideal for listening to music. • VOICE: Create sound effect which makes human voice more clear and outstanding for listening. • SPORT: Create an atmosphere as if watching a sports game in a stadium.
Dolby Atmos® In addition to horizontal distribution of 5-channel audio, this product also has built-in Dolby Atmos enabled speakers as additional audio channels to generate overhead distribution of audio for powerful delivery of 3D sound immersion and greater reality. 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.
Note 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. 3 Press the buttons on your MP3 player to • The maximum operational range between this product • • 1 and a Bluetooth device is approximately 10 meters (30 feet).
Play-Fi wireless surround mode 5 Settings With DTS Play-Fi, your soundbar can be paired with multiple Play-Fi enabled speakers as wireless surround speakers.You can wirelessly listen to the same music in every room of your house. Adjust speaker level Note • The wireless surround mode is set up via the Play-Fi app. • Play-Fi wireless surround mode is primarily used for HDMI and ARC audio sources.
See the illustration on the separate wall mount sheet on how to wall mount the main unit. 1) Drill 2 holes on the wall. 2) Secure the wall bracket on the wall with the dowels and screws. 3) Hang the main unit on the wall bracket. 8 Product specifications only for EU Note 3.5-4mm/0.14”-0.16” • notice. 4mm/ 0.16” >25mm/0.98” 1 /2.
Wi-Fi Audio codec format • Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n • Frequency band: 2.412 - 2.472 GHz, 5.18 -5.24GHz, 5.745 - 5.825GHz • Radio frequency power transmitted: WiFi 2.4G: 13dBm; WiFi 5G: 15dBm; WiFi 5.8G: 14dBm • HDMI: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS Digital Surround (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 Main unit The buttons on the main unit do not work. • Disconnect form the power supply for a few minutes, then connect again. Sound No sound from the soundbar speaker.
IMAX, IMAX ENHANCED are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together, DTS:X, and the DTS:X logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
are subject to change without notice The Philips trademark and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. used under license. Copyright © MMD Hong Kong Limited. Revised Edition © 2020 This product has been manufactured by, and is sold under the responsibility of MMD Hong Kong Limited is the warrantor in relation to this product. B97_10_UM_V1.
