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Contents 1 Important Safety Care for your product Care of the environment Help and support 2 Your SoundSphere DesignLine speakers Introduction What's in the box Overview of the main speaker Overview of the remote control 3 Get started Unpack and install the SoundSphere DesignLine speakers Place the SoundSphere DesignLine speakers Connect Prepare the remote control Turn on 4 Use your SoundSphere DesignLine speakers Play audio from your TV connected through HDMI ARC Play audio and watch video from a digi
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. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat. • Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the device.
• Risk of swallowing coin battery! • • The device may contain a coin/button type battery, which can potentially 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.
Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human health. Help and support Philips provides extensive online support.
2 Your SoundSphere DesignLine speakers Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and serial number of this apparatus. The model number and serial number are on the bottom of the apparatus. Write the numbers here: Model No. __________________________ Serial No.
Overview of the main speaker a d e b c f b Power indicator • Light up red in sleep mode. • Blink red during remote control operation when the SoundSphere DesignLine speakers are active. • Turn off in standby mode or when the SoundSphere DesignLine speakers are active. c Source indicator • Light up blue when the selected audio source is Bluetooth. • Light up white when the selected audio source is HDMI ARC. • Light up green when the selected audio source is HDMI IN.
Overview of the remote control a b c d e f j g h i g AUX a • (Press) switch the speakers on or to sleep mode. • (Press and hold for more than 3 seconds) switch to standby mode. • Turn on the music sound effect. • Turn on the movie sound effect. • h HDMI ARC • b c d SURR OFF/ON • Switch off/on the virtual surround sound effect. (mute) e • Mute or restore volume. Switch your audio source to the AUX connection. Switch your source to HDMI ARC connection.
3 Get started 2 Caution •• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. Unpack and install the SoundSphere DesignLine speakers Caution •• Unpack and install the tweeter poles in an open space. •• Use both your hands and take care when you take the speakers one by one out from the box.
Connect This section helps you connect your SoundSphere DesignLine speakers to a TV and other devices. For information about how to set up connections of your SoundSphere DesignLine speakers and accessories, you can also see the quick start guide. Note •• For identification and supply ratings, refer to the type plate at the bottom of the product. •• Before you make or change any connections, make sure that all devices are disconnected from the power outlet.
Connect to TV through HDMI (ARC) Connect your SoundSphere DesignLine speakers to a TV. You can listen to audio from TV programs through your SoundSphere DesignLine speakers. Use the best quality connection available on your SoundSphere DesignLine speakers and TV. Your SoundSphere DesignLine speakers support HDMI with Audio Return Channel (ARC). If your TV is HDMI ARC compliant, you can hear the TV audio through your SoundSphere DesignLine speakers with a single HDMI cable.
• audio is automatically played on your SoundSphere DesignLine speakers. Connect to TV or other devices through analog audio cables Note •• When your SoundSphere DesignLine speakers and TV are connected through HDMI ARC, this audio connection is not required. • HDMI OUT Through analog audio cables, connect the AUX IN L/R sockets on your SoundSphere DesignLine speakers to the AUDIO OUT sockets on the TV or other devices.
Prepare the remote control Caution Turn on • •• Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire. For first-time use: • Remove the protective tab to activate the remote control battery. To replace the remote control battery: Press . »» The SoundSphere DesignLine speakers switch to the last selected source. »» The source indicator lights up in the corresponding color.
4 Use your SoundSphere DesignLine speakers »» You can hear audio from the TV through the SoundSphere DesignLine speakers. Play audio and watch video from a digital device connected through HDMI IN This section helps you use the SoundSphere DesignLine speakers to play audio from connected devices.
Play audio from an external device connected through analog audio sockets 2 1 TV AV TV HDMI 1 Make sure that the external device (such as your TV) is connected to the AUX IN sockets on the SoundSphere DesignLine speakers (see 'Connect to TV or other devices through analog audio cables' on page 11). 2 Press AUX on the remote control of the speakers to select the AUX source. »» The source indicator on the main speaker turns yellow.
2 On the Bluetooth device, switch on Bluetooth, search for and select Philips PS1 to start connection (see the user manual of the Bluetooth device on how to enable Bluetooth). • • When prompted for a password, enter "0000". 3 Wait until the source indicator turns solid blue and you hear a beep sound from the SoundSphere DesignLine speakers. 4 Select and play audio files or music on your Bluetooth device. Tip •• During play, if there is an incoming call, music play is paused.
5 Product specifications Note •• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Amplifier • Power specification: 2 x 100W @ 0.1% THD • Frequency response: 20Hz - 20KHz +0 dB / -1dB • Signal-to-noise ratio: ≥ 90dBA (A-weighted) • Input sensitivity: • AUX: 1000mV ± 200mV 22kohm Bluetooth • Bluetooth version: V2.1 + EDR • Frequency band: 2.402-2.
6 Troubleshooting Sound No sound from the SoundSphere DesignLine speakers. 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 SoundSphere DesignLine speakers do not work.
Quality of audio play from a connected Bluetooth device is poor. • The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the SoundSphere DesignLine speakers, or remove any obstacle between the device and the SoundSphere DesignLine speakers. The connected Bluetooth device connects and disconnects constantly. • The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the SoundSphere DesignLine speakers, or remove any obstacle between the device and the SoundSphere DesignLine speakers.
7 Notice Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This section contains the legal and trademark notices. Compliance This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. Hereby, Philips Consumer Lifestyle, declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Specifications are subject to change without notice © 2013 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. PS1_UM_12_V1.
