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Contents
1 Important 3
Help and support
Users (USA and Canada only)
Caution FCC and IC statement for
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2 Your Soundbar 6
Main unit 6
What’s in the Box 6
Connectors 7
Remote control 7
Prepare the Remote Control 8
Placement 9
Wall mount 9
3 Connect 11
Connect to HDMI Socket 11
Connect to Optical Socket 11
Connect to AUX Socket 12
Connect to Power
Connect to Wi-Fi
(Wireless Operation)
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Select Modes
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Setup Menu 16
Factory Reset 15
Bluetooth Operation 17
AUX / OPTICAL / HDMI
Operation
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USB Operation 18
Listen to spotify 18
Upgrade Firmware 19
5 Product specifications
Troubleshooting
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4 Use your Soundbar
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Turn ON and OFF
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Auto Standby
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Safety 3
Care for your product 4
Care of the environment 4
Compliance 4
Adjust the Volume 15
Virtual Surround mode 15
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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
• 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 liquids are spilt on or into the product,
disconnect it from the power outlet
immediately. Contact Consumer Care to
have the product checked before use.
• Never place the product and accessories
near naked ames or other heat sources,
including direct sunlight.
• Never insert objects into the ventilation
slots or other openings on the product.
• Where the mains plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
• Battery (battery pack or batteries installed)
shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine,re or the like.
• Disconnect the product from the power
outlet before lightning storms.
• When you disconnect the power cord,
always pull the plug, never the cable.
• Use the product in tropical and/or
moderate climates.
•
For identication and supply ratings,see
the type plate at the back or bottom of
the product.
• Before you connect the product to the
power outlet, ensure that the power
voltage matches the value printed on the
back or bottom of the product. Never
connect the product to the power outlet if
the voltage is dierent.
• For wall mounting, this product must be
securely attached to the wall in accordance
with the installation instructions. Use only
the supplied wall mount bracket (if available).
Improper wall mounting may result in accident,
injury or damage. If you have any query,
contact Consumer Care in your country.
• Never place the product or any objects
on power cords or on other electrical
equipment.
• If the product is transported in
temperatures below 5°C, unpack the
product and wait until its temperature
matches room temperature before
connecting it to the power outlet.
• Parts of this product can be made of glass.
Handle with care to avoid injury and damage.
•
Never install this product in a conned
space. Always leave a space of at least four
inches around the product for ventilation.
Ensure curtains or other objects never
cover the ventilation slots on the product.
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaine, etc.).
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if
batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
• Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the
remote control is not to be used for a long time.
• Batteries contain chemical substances,
they should be disposed of properly.
• The product/remote control may contain
a coin/button type battery, which can 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.
• 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.
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• 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.
Use only microber cloth to clean the product.
Care for your product
Care of the environment
Disposal of your old product and battery
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
This symbol on a product means that the
product is covered by European Directive
2012/19/EU.
This symbol means that the product contains
batteries covered by European Directive
2013/56/EU which cannot be disposed of with
normal household waste.
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. Correct
disposal of old products and batteries helps
prevent negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Removing the disposable batteries
To remove the disposable batteries, see
battery installation section.
For 5G WiFi Device
The device for operation in the band 5150–5350
MHz
is only for indoor use to reduce the
potential for harmful interference to co-channel
mobile satellite systems.
Compliance
This product complies with the radio interference
requirements of the European Community.
Hereby, TP Vision Europe B.V. declares that this
product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 2014/53/EU.
You can nd the Declaration of Conformity on
www.p4c.philips.com.
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）
•
nd answer to frequently answered
questions (FAQs)
• email us a question
• chat with our support representative.
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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. Before you contact, note
down the model number and serial number
of your product.You can nd this information
on the back or bottom of your product.
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Caution FCC and IC statement
for Users (USA and Canada only)
FCC INFORMATION
NOTE: 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. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit dierent from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio / TV technician for help.
IC-Canada : CAN IECES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
This device contains licence-exempt
transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with
Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
FCC&IC Warning:
• This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
• Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. ”
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2 Your Soundbar
Congratulations on your purchase, and
the support that Philips oers, register your
Soundbar at www.philips.com/support.
What’s in the Box
Check and identify the items in the package:
• Soundbar x 1
•
• Remote Control x 1
•
Regional power cord x 2
x 2
x 6
• Wall bracket x 2
•
•
Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card /
Safety Sheet/Wall Mount Template
x 1
Soundbar
Regional power cord (Power cord
Remote control
Screws/
Gum Cover
quantity and plug type vary by regions.)
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Wall bracket
Screws
Gum Cover
Main unit
This section includes an overview of the main
unit.
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- (Volume) button
Decrease the volume.
+ (Volume) button
Increase the volume.
(Play/Pause) button
Start, pause or resume play.
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Quick start guide
Warranty Card
Safety Sheet
Wall Mount Template
• Images, illustrations and drawings shown
on this User Manual are for reference only,
actual product may vary in appearance.
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(Source)/Bluetooth pairing button
•
Select an input source for the Soundbar.
•
Press and hold to activate the pairing
function in Bluetooth mode or
disconnect the existing paired
Bluetooth device.
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(Standby-On) button
Power
State
Action Function
On
• Follow source state
Semi
Standby
Press the
button
once
• Wi-Fi is still on.
• It still supports Play-Fi and
Airplay2.
Eco
Standby
Press and
hold
button
5 seconds
• Wi-Fi is o.
• The product enters the lower
power consumption mode.
• Restarting the system will take
a relatively longer time.
Remote Control Sensor
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Display panel
Power LED
Wi-Fi LED indicator（Yellow）
LED State Status
Double blink
Constant on
AC socket ~
Connect to the power supply.
Wall bracket slot
Connectors
This section includes an overview of the
connectors available on your Soundbar.
USB
• Audio input from a USB storage device.
• Upgrade software of this product.
AUX
Audio input from, for example, an
MP3 player (3.5mm jack).
Remote control
This section includes an overview of the
remote control.
(Standby-On)
(Source)
(Surround)
Turn the Virtual Surround On/OFF.
(Mute)
Mute or restore volume.
(Play/Pause)
Start, pause or resume play in USB/BT/
PLAY-Fi mode.
, , , (Cursors)
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/ (Previous/Next)
Skip to the previous or next track in
USB/BT/PLAY-Fi mode.
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/
Navigate Down/Up in menu structure.
(MENU)
Enter setup menu.
Return to previous menu. Exit menu.
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Blink
Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) mode
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) mode
Connected / Pairing successful
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OPTICAL
Connect to an optical audio output on the
TV or a digital device.
(Wi-Fi Setup) button
Trigger Wi-Fi setup for Play-Fi.
Press and hold to active the Wps or AP
mode and recongure the network.
HDMI OUT (ARC)
Connect to the HDMI input on the TV.
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Power
State
Action Function
On • Follow source state
Semi
Standby
Press the
button
once
• Wi-Fi is still on.
• It still supports Play-Fi and
Airplay2.
Eco
Standby
Press and
hold
button
5 seconds
• Wi-Fi is o.
• The product enters the lower
power consumption mode.
• Restarting the system will take
a relatively longer time.
•
Select an input source for the Soundbar.
•
Press and hold to activate the pairing
function in Bluetooth mode or disconnect
the existing paired Bluetooth device.
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+/- (Soundbar’s Volume)
Increase / decrease the soundbar’s
volume.
+/- (Subwoofer’s Volume)
Increase / decrease the built-in
subwoofer’s volume.
Prepare the Remote Control
• The provided Remote Control allows the
unit to be operated from a distance.
• Even if the Remote Control is operated
within the eective range 19.7 feet
(6m), remote control operation may
be impossible if there are any obstacles
between the unit and the remote control.
• If the Remote Control is operated near
other products which generate infrared
rays, or if other remote control devices
using infra-red rays are used near the unit, it
may operate incorrectly. Conversely, the other
products may operate incorrectly.
First-time use:
The unit has a
pre-installed lithium
CR2025 battery.
Remove the protective
tab to activate the
remote control battery.
Replace the Remote Control Battery
The remote control requires a CR2025, 3V
Lithium battery.
1 Use tools (such as coin batteries/coins) to
catch the groove of the battery box cover
and turn counter-clockwise to (unlock).
2 Remove the old battery, which is located in
the lid ，place the new CR2025 battery and
pay attention to the correct polarity (+/-).
3 Use the tools to catch the groove of the
battery compartment cover and turn
clockwise to (lock), secure it into the
remote control.
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Precautions Concerning Batteries
• When the Remote Control is not to
be used for a long time (more than
a month), remove the battery from
the Remote Control to prevent it
from leaking.
• If the batteries leak, wipe away the
leakage inside the battery
compartment and replace the
batteries with new ones.
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Do not use any batteries other than
those
• Do not heat or disassemble batteries.
•
•
Do not carry or store batteries with
other metallic objects. Doing so could
could cause batteries to short circuit,
leak or explode.
•
Never recharge a battery unless it is
Placement
Wall mount
Note
•
Improper wall mounting may result in accident, injury or
damage. If you have any query, contact Consumer Care
in your country.
• Before wall mounting, make sure the wall can support
the weight of your Soundbar.
• Before wall mount, you need not remove the rubber
feet at the bottom of the Soundbar, otherwise the
• Depending on the type of wall mounting your
Soundbar, make sure that you use screws of a suitable
length and diameter.
• Please check whether the USB port on the back of the
Soundbar is connected to a USB device. If it is found
that the connected USB device aects the wall-mount,
you need to use another USB device of the appropriate
size.
Screw length/diameter
Suggested wall mounting height
You are recommended to install the TV rst
before wall mounting the soundbar. With a
TV preinstalled, wall mount the soundbar
50mm/2.0’’ in distance from the bottom of
the
TV.
1 Drill 2 parallel holes (Ø 3-8mm each
according to wall type) on the wall. The
distance between the holes should be
797 mm / 31.38”.
Secure the dowels and screws in the
holes.
2 Remove the screws (x4) from the main
unit.
3.5-4mm/0.14”-0.16”
4mm/
0.16”
>25mm/0.98”
Attach the wall brackets (x2) to the
main unit with the screws removed
from the main unit.
specied.
Never throw then in re or water.
conrmed to be a rechargeable type.
Place your SoundBar as shown below.
rubber feet cannot be xed back.
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3 Hang the Soundbar on the fastening
screws.
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797 mm / 31.38"
~50mm/2.0
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3
3.5-4mm/0.14”-0.16”
4mm/
0.16”
>25mm/0.98”
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Note
For iOS version only
Wi-Fi network used by iPhone should be
switched temporarily to Play-Fi device AP and
restart Philips Sound APP to complete the
product’s Wi-Fi setup. See the steps below:
• Go to Settings. • Select Wi-Fi setting.
• Select the Play-Fi device
in the Wi-Fi set up
• Return to Philips Sound
App to continue the
set up.
6 After successful Wi-Fi connection, the
Wi-Fi light indicatar on the front cabinet
will stop pulsing and turn solid. Once you
set up this product on your Wi-Fi network,
you can control it from any smartphone or
tablet on the same network.
When using the APP to play music, the
display panel will show PLAY-FI.
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 end of the
name list. Otherwise, it follows the default
name.
8 After connection, this product may
perform a software update. Upgrade to
the latest software when it is your ret
time set up. The software upgrade may
take several minutes. Do not unplug your
speaker, turn o your device, or leave the
network during the update.
AirPlay setup
Use AirPlay to set up the Wi-Fi connection of
iOS device (iOS7 or later) and soundbar.
1 iOS device: Settings > Wi-Fi > select home
network [
Play-Fi device (xxxxxx) ]
2 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.
After successful Wi-Fi connection,
the Wi-Fi light indicatar on the front
cabinet will stop pulsing and turn solid.
Once you set up this product on your
Wi-Fi network, you can control it from
any smartphone or tablet on the same
network.
When using the APP to play music, the
display panel will show PLAY-FI.
3 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 end of the
name list. Otherwise, it follows the default
name.
4 After connection, this product may
perform a software update.
Upgrade to the latest software when it is
your rt time set up. The software
upgrade may take several minutes. Do not
unplug your speaker, turn o your device,
or leave the network during the update.
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4 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.
Turn ON and OFF
•
main socket, the unit will be in STANDBY
mode. The STANDBY indicator will light
up white.
When you rst connect the unit to the
Auto Standby
The unit automatically turns to Standby
mode after about 15 minutes if the TV or the
external unit is disconnected, switched o.
• To switch the unit o completely,
remove the mains plug from the mains
socket.
•
Please turn the unit o completely to
save energy when not in use.
Select Modes
Press the button repeatedly on the
unit or on the remote control to select
the HDMI ARC, OPTICAL, AUX, USB, BT
mode.
The selected mode will show on the
display.
Play-Fi is not an optional source.
Play-Fi needs to be directly
controlled by APP.
Adjust the Volume
Adjust the Soundbar’s Volume
Press
+/- ( Volume) to increase or
decrease a volume level.
• To mute sound, press Mute.
• To restore the sound, press Mute again
or press Vol+/Vol- ( Volume ).
Adjust the Subwoofer’s Volume
Press +/- ( subwoofer ) to increase or
decrease the built-in subwoofer’s
volume level.
Power
State
Action Function
On
• Follow source state
Semi
Standby
Press the
button
once
• Wi-Fi is still on.
• It still supports Play-Fi and
Airplay2.
Eco
Standby
Press and
hold
button
5 seconds
• Wi-Fi is o.
• The product enters the lower
power consumption mode.
• Restarting the system will take
a relatively longer time.
Virtual Surround mode
Experience an immersive audio experience
with Virtual Surround modes.
Press button on the remote control to
turn Virtual Surround mode on or o.
• SUR ON : turn on virtual surround.
: turn o virtual surround.
• SUR OFF
Factory Reset
Reset device to default setting
•
The set is ON, press and hold VOL – and
VOL + on the unit until the display shows
“RESET” to reset the whole system
setting include Wi module setup setting.
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Update firmware via USB
Option 2:
1 Check if there is the latest rmware
version on www.philips.com/support.
Search for your model and click on
“Software and drivers”.
2
Download the rmware into a USB ash
drive.
3 Follow the instruction for the rmware
upgrade.
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6 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
• Disconnect form the power supply for
a few minutes,then connect again.
•
•
Distorted sound or echo.
If you play audio from TV through this
product,make sure that the TV is muted.
Audio and video are not synchronized.
Press AV SYNC from Menu to
synchronize the audio with the video.
No power
• Ensure that the AC cord is properly
connected.
• Ensure that there is power at the AC
outlet.
• Press standby button on the remote
control or Soundbar to turn the
Soundbar on.
Sound
No sound from the soundbar speaker.
•
Connect the audio cable from your
soundbar to your TV or other devices.
However, you do not need a separate
audio connection when:
- the soundbar and TV are connected
through HDMl ARC connection, or
- a device is connected to the HDMI IN
connector on your soundbar.
• On the remote control, select the correct
audio input.
• Make sure that the soundbar is not muted.
• Reset this product to its factory settings
(see ‘Apply factory settings).
• Increase the volume. Press Volume Up on
the remote control or on the Soundbar.
• When using either of the Digital input, if
there is no audio:
- Try setting the TV output to PCM or
- Connect directly to your Blu-ray/other
source, some TVs do not pass through
digital audio.
• Your TV may be set to variable audio
output. Conrm that the audio output
setting is set to FIXED or STANDARD,
not VARIABLE. Consult your TV’s user
manual for more detailed information.
• If using Bluetooth, ensure that the volume
on your source device is turned up and
that the device is not muted.
• When the playback freezes and there is
no sound in Wi-Fi mode, please check
whether your home network is normal.
Bluetooth
A device cannot connect with the soundbar.
• The device does not support the
compatible proles required for the
soundbar.
• You have not enabled the Bluetooth
function of the device. See the user
manual of the device on how to enable
the function.
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• The device is not correctly connected.
Connect the device correctly.
• The soundbar is already connected with
another Bluetooth device. Disconnect
the connected device, then try again.
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Play-Fi
Cannot discover the Play-Fi supported
devices from the app.
• Make sure the device is connected to the
Wi-Fi.
Cannot play Play-Fi music
• Certain network service or contents
available through the device may not be
accessible in case the service provider
terminates its service.
•
When the rst time set up is not
successful, close the Philips Sound app
powered by DTS Play-Fi. Restart the app.
• When the speaker was set as Stereo Pairs
or SurroundSound, the speaker need to
be disconnected in the App before use
separately.
Wi-Fi connection cannot be established.
•
•
Check the availability of WLAN network
on the router.
• Place the Wi-Fi router closer to the unit.
• Make sure the password is correct.
• Check the WLAN function or reboot the
modem and Wi-Fi router.
Wi-Fi
This is a 15 mins power off function, one
of the ERPII standard requirement for
saving power
When the unit’s external input signal
level is too low, the unit will be turned o
automatically in 15 minutes. Please
increase the volume level of your external
device.
Remote control does not work
• Before you press any playback control
button, rst select the correct source.
• Reduce the distance between the remote
control and the unit.
• Insert the battery with its polarities (+/-)
aligned as indicated.
• Replace the battery.
• Aim the remote control directly at the
sensor on the front of the unit.
Quality of audio play from a connected
Bluetooth device is poor.
• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the
device closer to the soundbar, or remove
any obstacle between the device and the
soundbar.
I can’t find the Bluetooth name of this
unit on my Bluetooth device
• Ensure the Bluetooth function is activated
on your Bluetooth device.
• Re-pair the unit with your Bluetooth
device.
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Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are
registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Corporation. Manufactured under license from
Copyright © 2012-2020 Dolby Laboratories. All
rights reserved.
The Bluetooth
Audio
word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use
of such marks by MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
unpublished works.
Dolby Laboratories. Condential
Trademarks:
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts. com.
Manufactured unde license from DTS, Ins. (for
companies headquartered in the U.S./Japan/Taiwan)
or under license from DTS Licensing Limited (for all
other companies). DTS, Play-Fi, and the DTS Play-Fi
logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS,
Inc. in the United States and other countries. ©2020
DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a registered
trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance
.
Google, Google Play and Chromecast built-in are
trademark of Google LLC. Google Assistant is not
available in certain languages and countries.
To control this AirPlay 2 -endabled speaker, iOS 11.
4 or later is required. Use of the Works with Apple
badge means that an accessory has been designed to
work specically with the technology identied in the
badge and has been certied by trademarks of Apply
Inc. ,registered in the U. S. and other countries.
Apple and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc.
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses
found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-
licenses
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Denition Multimedia
Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
Administrator, Inc.
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