Fidelio

Wireless Subwoofer FW1

User manual
Register your product and get support at
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Contents
1 Important safety instructions 3
Safety 3
Care for your product 4
Care of the environment 4
Declaration of conformity 4
Help and support 5
FCC information 6

2 Your Subwoofer 7
What’s in the box 7
Subwoofer 8

3 Connect 9
Connect to power 9
Manual pairing with FB1
soundbar / Initial set up to RF link 10
Connect to Wi-Fi (Wireless
Operation) 11
Connect the subwoofer with
Philips Sound app 13
Automatic pairing (Reconnection) 13
Connect the subwoofer to Philips
Play-fi enabled TV 14
Wired connection (Sub-in) 15
Upgrade firmware 15
Factory reset 16

4 Product specifications 16

5 Troubleshooting 17

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1 Important from the power outlet immediately.
Contact Consumer Care to have the

safety
product checked before use.
• Never place the product and

instructions
accessories near naked flames or
other heat sources, including direct
sunlight.
• Never insert objects into the
Read and understand all instructions ventilation slots or other openings
before you use your product. If damage on the product.
is caused by failure to follow instructions, • Where the mains plug or an
the warranty does not apply. appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
• Disconnect the product from the
Safety power outlet before lightning
storms.
• When you disconnect the power
Know these safety symbols cord, always pull the plug, never the
cable.
CAUTION • Use the product in tropical and/or
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK moderate climates.
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC Risk of short circuit or fire!
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). • For identification and supply ratings,
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. see the type plate at the back or
bottom of the product.
This is CLASS II apparatus with • Before you connect the product to
double insulation, and no the power outlet, ensure that the
protective earth provided. power voltage matches the value
AC voltage printed on the back or bottom of the
product. Never connect the product
Follow the instructions in the user to the power outlet if the voltage is
manual! different.
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to this
Warning: Risk of electric shock!
product!
The exclamatory mark is intended • For wall mounting, this product must
to alert the user to the presence of be securely attached to the wall in
important operating instructions.
accordance with the installation
Risk of electric shock or fire! instructions. Use only the supplied
• Before you make or change any wall mount bracket (if available).
connections, make sure that all Improper wall mounting may result
devices are disconnected from the in accident, injury or damage. If you
power outlet. have any query, contact Consumer
• Never expose the product and Care in your country.
accessories to rain or water. Never • Never place the product or any
place liquid containers, such as vases, objects on power cords or on other
near the product. If liquids are spilt electrical equipment.
on or into the product, disconnect it

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• If the product is transported in Inform yourself about the local separate
temperatures below 5°C, unpack collection system for electrical and
the product and wait until its electronic products and batteries.
temperature matches room Follow local rules and never dispose of
temperature before connecting it to the product and batteries with normal
the power outlet. household waste. Correct disposal
• Parts of this product can be made of old products and batteries helps
of glass. Handle with care to avoid prevent negative consequences for the
injury and damage. environment and human health.

Risk of overheating!
• Never install this product in a
confined space. Always leave a
space of at least four inches around
the product for ventilation. Ensure
curtains or other objects never cover EN For 5G Wi-Fi Device
the ventilation slots on the product. The device for operation in the
band 5150–5350 MHz is only for
Note indoor use to reduce the potential
for harmful interference to co-
• The rating label is pasted on the bottom or back
of the equipment. channel mobile satellite systems.
FR Pour un appareil Wi-Fi 5G
les dispositifs fonctionnant dans
la bande 5150-5350 MHz sont
Care for your product réservés uniquement pour une
utilisation à l’intérieur afin de
Use only microfiber cloth to clean the réduire les risques de brouillage
product. préjudiciable aux systèmes de
satellites mobiles utilisant les
mêmes canaux.
Care of the environment
Disposal of your old product and Declaration of conformity
battery This product complies with the radio
Your product is designed and interference requirements of the
manufactured with high quality European community.
materials and components, which Hereby, MMD Hong Kong Holding
can be recycled and reused. Limited declares that the product
is in compliance with the essential
This symbol on a product means
requirements and other relevant
that the product is covered by
provisions of RED Directive 2014/53/EU
European Directive 2012/19/EU.
and UK Radio Equipment Regulations
This symbol means that the SI 2017 No 1206. You can find the
product contains batteries covered Declaration of Conformity on
by European Directive 2013/56/EU www.philips.com/support.
which cannot be disposed of with
normal household waste.
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Help and support Trademarks:

For extensive online support, visit

www.philips.com/support to:
• download the user manual and the
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.
quick start guide
com. Manufactured under license from
• watch video tutorials (available only DTS, Inc. (for companies headquartered
for selected models) in the U.S./Japan/Taiwan) or under
• find answers to frequently answered license from DTS Licensing Limited (for all
questions (FAQs) other companies). DTS, DTS Play-fi , Play-
• email us a question fi and the DTS Play-fi and Play-fi logos
• chat with our support representative. are registered trademarks or trademarks
Follow the instructions on the website of DTS, Inc. in the United States and
to select your language, and then enter other countries. © 2021 DTS, Inc. ALL
your product model number. RIGHTS RESERVED.
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 find this
information on the back or bottom of your The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a
product. registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

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 et votre corps. Cet transmetteur ne
FCC information doit pas être co-situé ou opérant en
liaison avec toute autre antenne ou
NOTE: This equipment has been tested transmetteur.
and found to comply with the limits • Des câbles blindés doivent être
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to utilisés avec cet apparei l pour
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits assurer la conformité avec les
are designed to provide reasonable limites de la classe B de la FCC.
protection against harmful interference fonctionnement de I’appareil.
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if IC-Canada: CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-
not installed and used in accordance 003(B)
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. This device contains licence-exempt
transmitter(s) / receiver(s) that comply
However, there is no guarantee that
with Innovation, Science and Economic
interference will not occur in a particular
Development Canada’s licence-exempt
installation. If this equipment does
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the
cause harmful interference to radio
following two conditions:
or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment 1 This device may not cause
off and on, the user is encouraged to interference.
try to correct the interference by one or 2 This device must accept any
more of the following measures: interference, including interference
• Reorient or relocate the receiving that may cause undesired operation
antenna. of the device.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver. Avis d’Industrie Canada: CAN ICES-
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
003(B)/NMB-003(B)
to which the receiver is connected. L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence
• Consult the dealer or an experienced contenu dans le présent appareil est
radio / TV technician for help. conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences
et Développement économique Canada
FCC&IC Warning: applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée
• This equipment should be installed aux deux conditions suivantes :
and operated with minimum
distance 20cm between the radiator
1 L’appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage;
& your body.
• Changes or modifications to this unit 2 L’appareil doit accepter tout
not expressly approved by the party brouillage radioélectrique
responsible for compliance could subi, même si le brouillage est
void the user’s authority to operate susceptible d’en compromettre le
the equipment. fonctionnement.

FCC & IC Attention

• Cet appareil est conforme à FCC et
IC l’exposition aux rayonnements
limites fixées pour un environnement
non contrôlé. Cet appareil doit être
installé et utilisé avec une distance
minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur

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offers, register your subwoofer at Quick Start Guide x1
www.philips.com/support.

What’s in the box

Check and identify the items in the
package:

Warranty Card x1 ation

Safety Inform

ation
Safety Inform

ation
Safety Inform

Subwoofer x1
Safety Sheet x1

Power Cord * x1 • Images, illustrations and drawings

shown on this User Manual are for
• Power cord quantity and plug type reference only, actual product may
vary by regions. vary in appearance.

CCC BSMI UL VDE BS VDE BS SAA

for China for Taiwan for US/Canada for Europe/UK for Asia

FW1/93 FW1/96 FW1/37 FW1/10 FW1/98

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 • When FW1 is used as a wired
Subwoofer subwoofer, source switch must be
at Sub in position.
This section includes an overview of the » All network audio functionality
wireless subwoofer. will stop working.
» Wi-Fi is disconnected but Wi-Fi
1 2 3 credentials shall be retained if it is
setup previously.
» Play-fi module can be turned off.
9 • To upgrade firmware for Play-fi
4
module and MCU via USB service
5 port, MCU source switch must be
8 6 at Sub in position. Play-fi module
source switch must be at Play-fi
25Hz

7 position.
4 USB service socket
The USB socket is for service only.
25Hz

5 Reset button (Pin hole)

10 Reset device to default setting.
6 Phase 0° - 180° (switch)
7 Sub in (socket)
Use the subwoofer cable to connect
1 (Wi-Fi Setup) button / indicator
the subwoofer to other equipments
• Trigger Wi-Fi setup for Play-fi. (not supplied).
• Press and hold the button for 8
8 Crossover 25Hz-150Hz (knob)
seconds to active the AP mode.
• Press and hold the button for 4 9 Gain +/- (knob)
seconds to active the WPS mode.
Functional Settings Default
Action LED State Status Gain -6 dB to +6 dB 0 dB
Constant Connected Crossover 25 to 150 Hz -
on / Paired
successful Phase 0 or 180 degree 0 degree
Press and Blink Wi-Fi Access
hold 8 Point (AP)
• When FW1 as Sub in subwoofer,
seconds mode above controls and functions are
applicable (When FW1 as Play-fi
Press and Double Wi-Fi Protected subwoofer or RF link mode, above
hold 4 blink Setup (WPS)
seconds mode controls and functions are not
applicable).
2 Power/RF link indicator 10 AC in ~ socket
3 Source (switch Play-fi/FR link/Sub in Connect to the power supply.
mode)

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3 Connect
Fidelio FB1

This section helps you connect your Preamp Subwoofer

ON

Output out
subwoofer to a TV and other devices,
and then set it up.

Note
• 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 Sub in
from the power
Fideliooutlet.
FW1 Fidelio FW1 Fidelio FW1

A B B C D
Fidelio FB1

Preamp Subwoofer
ON

Output out

Connect to power

WARNING! Sub in
Fidelio FW1 Fidelio FW1 Fidelio FW1
• Risk of product damage! Make sure that the
power supply voltage corresponds to the
voltage printed on the back or the underside of
the product.

A B B C D
• Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the
power cord, always pull the plug from the
socket. Never pull the cord.
• Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure
you have completed all other connections.

Connection Go to page
Connect the mains cable to the AC in~
A Manual pairing with FB1 soundbar / 10 socket of the subwoofer and then into a
Initial set up to RF link mains socket.
B Connect to Wi-Fi 11 1
(Wireless Operation)
C Connect the subwoofer to 14 or

Philips Play-fi enabled TV

or
AC in ~ 25Hz

D Wired connection (Sub-in) 15

* Power cord quantity and plug type
vary by regions.

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 1 2

4 On FB1 soundbar remote control,

Manual pairing with FB1 enter setting menu:
soundbar / Initial set up » Press > select “SUB PAIR” >
Then press (Enter) to confirm
to RF link the subwoofer pairing mode.

1 2
(Green) Fast blink
FW1 Play-Fi wireless subwoofer can pair
with FB1 (not supplied) soundbar.
1 The source switch must be at Play-fi/
RF Link position. 3 4
ON

3 4
ON SUB
PAIR

1 2
(Green) Fast blink

FB1 SoundBar

FB1 SoundBar FB1 SoundBar

2 The Power/RF link indicator will 5 Wait until the Power/RF link
(Green) fast blink on the Subwoofer. indicator will light up solid on the

31 54
subwoofer.

2 6
ON SUB
PAIR

(Green) Fast blink

5 6
(Green) Solid

2
ON

(Green)
(Green)Fast blink
Solid

3 4
ON SUB
PAIR

FB1 SoundBar FB1 SoundBar

6 Soundbar and subwoofer shall

discover each other and pair.
3 Press theFB1 SoundBar
button to turn your FB1 FB1 SoundBar

soundbar on (Purchase separately).

5 6 ON

3 4
(Green) Solid ON SUB
PAIR

54 6
SUB
PAIR

ON

(Green) Solid

FB1 SoundBar FB1 SoundBar

FB1 SoundBar

5 6
10 EN ON

(Green) Solid
ON
 1 Wi-Fi
2
1 <Wi-Fi
2
Wi-Fi

1 <Wi-Fi
2
» Until the speaker make a second
Connect to Wi-Fi tone and then release the button.
(Wireless Operation)
(For iOS and Android version) 3 3 Two tone Two tone
By connecting this unit and mobile phones,
tablets (such as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch,
3
8 sec 8 sec

Android phones, etc.) to the same Wi-Fi Two tone

network, you can then use the Philips Sound 4 Wait until the Wi-Fi light indicator on
app powered by DTS Play-fi to control the 8 sec the back cabinet goes from a fast blink
subwoofer to listen to audio files. to a slow pulse.Slow When it begins pulsing
4 Fast blink pulse

1 Download and install the Philips 4 slowly,Fastitblinkindicates thatSlow

the speaker is
pulse

Sound app powered by DTS Play-fi entering the Wi-Fi setup mode.
on a phone or tablet.

4 Fast blink Slow pulse

Philips Sound
5 Launch the Philips Sound app
• Make sure your router is turned on powered by DTS Play-fi. Follow the
and working properly. instructions in the app to connect
this product to your Wi-Fi network.
2 Connect your phone or tablet to the
same Wi-Fi network that you want to
5 5 5 5 Philips Sound
Philips Sound 5
Philips Sound
Philips Sound
Settings Settings
Philips So
Setti

connect your subwoofer. Settings Settings

SETUP
Settings
SETUP
Settings
SETUP

Setu
Settings Setting
Settings Settings Settings Settings Setup Play-Fi Device
Setup Play-Fi Device Setti
Settings Settings

Wi-Fi

1 <Wi-Fi
2
Return to this app
Return
to continue
to this setup.
app to continue setup. Return to this app to continue setup.
Return to this appReturn to thissetup.
app to continue setup.

6 6 Philips SoundPhilips Sound 6

to continue

5 56 65
Philips Sound Ready? Ready? Ready?
Ready?
Settings Settings Settings
Ready?

SETUP
Go To Wi-Fi Settings
Go To Wi-Fi Settings PlayFiDevice
SETUPGo PlayFiDevice
To Wi-FiSETUP 1234
Settings 1234 You
PlayF
Go To Wi-Fi Settings
Go To Wi-Fi Settings PlayFiDevice
PlayFiDevice 1234 1234 Your HomeYour
Settings RouterHome Router
Settings Setting
Settings Settings Settings Settings Setup Play-Fi Device Setup Play-Fi Device
Setup Play-Fi Device
Settings Settings Settings Settings
Settings Settings Settings

• When FW1 is used as a Play-fi

subwoofer, source switch must be at
Play-fi/RF Link position.
Return to this app to continue setup. Return to this app toReturn
continue setup.
to this app to continue setup.

7 7 7
Wi-Fi Password
Wi-Fi Password X Sele

6
Wi-Fi Password

67 76
Ready? Ready?Wi-Fi PasswordWi-Fi Password
Ready? X X Select Name
Select Name
Your Play-Fi device
YourisPlay-Fi
connecting
device
tois connecting to Your Play-Fi
1234567890I 1234567890
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I toX
Play-Fi device
is connecting
X
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X Settings Your Home Router Your YourHome HomeRouter Router
Your Home
Your HomeRouter
Router Your

3
Go To Wi-Fi Settings
Go To Wi-Fi PlayFiDevice 1234Home Router
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Your
Your Home Router
Enter the password forEnter 1234
the network
the password
Your Home
for theRouter
network Your Home Router
Settings Settings Settings
Enter the password for the network Your Home Router
Be

Two tone
Enter
Enter the password for the the password
network for the
Your Home network Your Home Router
Router When the Wi-FiWhen thethe
light on Wi-Fi lightstops
device on the device stops When the Wi-F
Show
When the Password.
Wi-Fi When
light Show
onthe Password.
Wi-Fi
the light
device on the device stops
stops Bedroom
blinking
Show and
Password. Bedroom
blinkingsolid
becomes andthe
becomes
devicesolid
is the device is blinking and b
Show Password. Show Password. blinking
blinking and becomes andthe
solid becomes solid the device is
device is setup and readysetup
to beand ready to be used.
used. setup an
setup and readysetup
to be and
used.ready to be used.

2
8 sec

7
X Select Name

7 7
Wi-Fi Password Wi-Fi Password Wi-Fi Password X X
Select Name Select Name
Your Play-Fi device is connecting to Your Play-Fi deviceYour
is connecting to is connecting to
Play-Fi device
1234567890I X 1234567890I 1234567890I X X

3 Press and hold

Your Home Router Your Home Router
Your Home Router

(Wi-Fi) button
Enter the password for the network Your Home Router
Bedroom
Enter the password for the network
Enter theYour Homefor
password Router
the network Your Home Router

Show Password.
When the Wi-Fi light on the device stops When the Wi-Fi light on the
When thedevice stopson the device stops
Wi-Fi light Bedroom Bedroom
blinking
Show Password. andPassword.
Show becomes solid the device is blinking and becomes solidand
blinking the becomes
device is solid the device is
setup and ready to be used. setup and ready tosetup
be used.
and ready to be used.

located at the back cabinet for 8 sec

to trigger the Wi-Fi connection.

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4 Fast blink Slow pulse

Two tone
6 After successful Wi-Fi connection, the
Wi-Fi light indicator will stop pulsing
and turn solid. Once you set up this1 1
One tone One tone
product on your Wi-Fi network, you
can control it from any smartphone or 1 One tone
4 sec
tablet on the same network. 4 sec

7 After connection, you can change

»1 You will hear a tone and the Wi-Fi
4 sec

the device name. There are several

2
names to choose from or create your 2 light willDouble
begin blink
double blink.
Double blink
own by choosing Custom Name at
2
4 sec
the end of the name list. Otherwise,
Double blink
it follows the default name.
8 After connection, this product may
perform a software update. 2 Double blink
Upgrade to the latest software
when it is your first time set up. Philips Sound

1 may take 3 3 4
Philips Sound
The software upgrade 4 One tone Devices
several minutes. Do not unplug your WPS Set Up Play-Fi Device
Devices
WPS Set Up Play-Fi Device

speaker, turn off your device, or leave 2 Press the WPS button on your router.Philips Soun
the network during the4 sec
update. 3 The button is normally4marked with Devices
WPS
this WPS logo.
Set Up Play-Fi

Note
• After connection, the product may perform
3 4
2
a software update. Upgrade is required after
Double blink
WPS
initial set up. Without the upgrade, not all
product features can be available.
• When the first time set up is not successful, hold
down the Wi-Fi button on the subwoofer for 8
seconds until the second tone can be heard and
the Wi-Fi light is changed to a slow pulse. Reset
3 Follow the instruction in Philips
the Wi-Fi connection, restart the app and start Sound app powered by DTS Play-fi
the set up again. to start the pairing.
• If you want to change from one network to
another, you need to set up the connection
again. Press hold down the (Wi-Fi) button on Philips Sound
3
the subwoofer for 8 seconds to reset the Wi-Fi 4
connection. WPS
Devices
Set Up Play-Fi Device

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

If your router has Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS), you can set up the connection Note
without entering a password.
• WPS is not a standard feature on all routers.
1 Press and hold the (Wi-Fi) button for If your router does not have WPS then use
Standard Wi-Fi Setup.
4 seconds.
• Press the (Wi-Fi) button once if you want to
exit the WPS mode or it will automatically exit
after 2 minutes.

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 Connect the subwoofer Automatic pairing
with Philips Sound app (Reconnection)
1 After successful Wi-Fi connection,
the Wi-Fi light indicator will stop
1 (Play-Fi > RF link) 2
1 Connect the subwoofer to power
pulsing and turn solid. and the source switch at Play-fi/RF
Link position.

1
1 1
1 Solid
Solid
Solid
2 Launch the Philips Sound app 2 Press the button to turn your FB1
powered by DTS Play-fi .
Philips Sound 2 soundbar on.
Philips
PhilipsSound

3 4
Sound
ON

2
2 2 XXXXX

XXXXX
3 (Red) Fast blink
XXXXX (Green) Solid
30 sec

FB1 SoundBar ON

3 Select the Primary Speaker [FW1].

Speakers
3
1 Press and hold (Wi-Fi) button
2 for 15 sec.
located at the back cabinet
Speakers
» The Power/RF link indicator on the
3 Speakers
FB1 SoundBar ON

1 subwoofer will (Green) fast blink.

3 2
5 6
FW1

3
Primary Speaker

(Green)
Two tone Solid
FB1 SoundBar
FW1

3
Primary Speaker
(Green) Blink

FW1
Primary Speaker

15 sec

Two tone
3
(Green) Blink

4 Soundbar and subwoofer shall

4 discover each other and start (Green) Solid

15 sec pairing. Power/RF link indicator on

ON

subwoofer will light up solid Green

Fidelio FB1

after RF connection is successful.

4
(Green) Solid

ON

Fidelio FB1

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 (RF link > Play-Fi)
Wi-Fi
2 Enter the Settings menu on TV.
1 1 Press and hold
Wi-Fi
<Wi-Fi
(Wi-Fi) button
2 » Settings > Sound > DTS Play-fi
1 <Wi-Fi
2
located
Wi-Fi
at the back cabinet for 8 sec
1 <Wi-Fi
2
to trigger the Wi-Fi connection.
1
» Until the speaker make a second
tone and then release the button.

TV

3 3 Two tone Two tone

3
8 sec 8 sec
Two tone
Solid
2 Wait until the Wi-Fi light indicator on
8 sec the back cabinet goes from a fast blink
to a slow pulse.Slow When it begins pulsing
4 Fast blink pulse

4 slowly,Fastitblinkindicates thatSlow
the speaker is
Sound style
pulse Settings
Personal mode settings >

1 entering the Wi-Fi setup mode. >

3
Picture TV placement
Two tone Sound 2 > DTS Play-Fi
Ambilight > Room calibration >
Eco settings > Mimi Sound Personalization ... >

4 8 sec Fast blink Slow pulse General settings

Regionand language
> Advanced
>
Dolby Atmos noti�cation
Android settings >
Universal access >

Fast blink Slow pulse

2 Surround sound Setup

3 Go to Settings on your phone and
follow the instructions to connect Follow the on-screen setup.
this product to your Wi-Fi network.

Connect to Wi-Fi

1
3 PlayFiDevice 1234

Soundbar
One 2
Two

Connect the subwoofer to

Philips Play-fi enabled TV
1 Power up your DTS Play-fi TV The home theater speakers are now
independent speakers.

connected to the internet. 3

» TV sound is muted.

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TV Audio Setup 1 Use a subwoofer cable to connect
the other device or TV’s audio output
You can also stream the TV’s audio to sockets to the Sub in socket on the
your home speakers wirelessly. Follow unit.
the on-screen setup. 2 When FW1 is used as a wired
subwoofer, source switch must be at
DTS Play-Fi TV Audio
Sub in position.
Stream this TV's audio to wireless speakes
throughout your home.
3 The available controls and functions
Learn more about DTS Play-Fi enabled (at the back of the subwoofer) are as
below:
speakers at play-�.com

Connect Speakers

1 Functional Settings Default

Gain -6 dB to +6 dB 0 dB
Crossover 25 to 150 Hz -

DTS Play-Fi TV Audio

Phase 0 or 180 degree 0 degree

Play-Fi Speaker

Connect Speakers Note

FW1
FB1 3
• When FW1 as Sub in subwoofer, above controls
Select Speakers

Volume
2
and functions are applicable (When FW1
as Play-fi subwoofer or RF link mode, above
controls and functions are not applicable).

Wired connection (Sub-in) Upgrade firmware

When source switch is at Sub-in source, To get the best features and support,
FW1 shall behave as wired subwoofer. update your product with the latest
It shall render the subwoofer signal via firmware version.
analog input.
Update firmware via Philips Sound
(Settings > Fine Tune / Update Firmware)
1 2
Preamp Subwoofer
Output out

Sub in The firmware for MCU and DSP can be

upgraded to the latest version via Philips
Sound powered by DTS Play-fi. Please
3 go to settings menu and select PS Fine
Tune / Update Firmware option to check
TV
it out. If the upgrade is released, the
upgraded icon can be pressed to proceed
1
Audio out
(R/L)
Headphone
(Audio out)
25Hz automatically.
Sub in Once this product is connected to Wi-Fi, it
can receive over-the-air firmware update.
Always upgrade with the latest firmware

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version to improve the performance of this
product. 4 Product
specifications
Factory reset
Note
Reset device to default setting.
• Specifications and design are subject to change
1 Connect the subwoofer to power, use without notice.
a needle to push the Reset button on
rear of subwoofer for 5 seconds.
Wireless

5.8G Wireless frequency 5742 ~ 5852 MHz

25Hz
range / Transmitter
≤ 10dBm
power (EIRP)
25Hz

Network supported
» You will hear a tone and then WiFi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wireless
the subwoofer will automatically frequency band (Wi-Fi) /Radio frequency
restart. power transmitted (EIRP)
» The subwoofer is restored to 2.4G Wi-Fi 2400 ~ 2483.5 MHz / ≤ 20dBm
factory defaults. 5150 ~ 5350 MHz / ≤ 20dBm
5G Wi-Fi 5470 ~ 5725 MHz / ≤ 27dBm
5725 ~ 5850 MHz / ≤ 14dBm

Subwoofer

100-240V~
Power supply
50/60Hz
RMS Output power 210W
MAX Output power 420W (1% THD)
Power consumption 50 W
Standby consumption < 0.5 W
USB 5V 500mA
Frequency Response 25Hz - 150Hz
Impedance 3Ω
Dimensions 240 x 472 x 400
(W x H x D) mm
Weight 13.4 kg
Operating
0°C - 45°C
Temperature

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5 Troubleshooting Play-fi
Cannot discover the play-fi supported
devices from the app.
WARNING! • Make sure the device is connected to
the Wi-Fi.
• Risk of electric shock. Never remove the
casing of the product.
Cannot play play-fi music.
• Certain network service or contents
To keep the warranty valid, never try to available through the device may
repair the product yourself. not be accessible in case the service
If you have problems using this product, provider terminates its service.
check the following points before you • When the first time set up is not
request service. If you still have a problem, successful, close the Philips Sound
get support at www.philips.com/support. app powered by DTS Play-fi.
Restart the app.
No power • When the speaker was set as Stereo
Pairs or Surround Sound, the speaker
• Ensure that the AC cord is properly
need to be disconnected in the app
connected.
before use separately.
• Ensure that there is power at the AC
outlet.

Sound
• When the playback freezes and there
is no sound in Wi-Fi mode, please
check whether your home network
is normal.

Distorted sound or echo.

• If you play audio from TV through
this product, make sure that the TV
is muted.

Wi-Fi
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.

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Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please visit
www.Philips.com/support for the latest updates and documents.
Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of
Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used under license.
This product has been manufactured by and is sold under the responsibility
of MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited. or one of its affiliates, and MMD
Hong Kong Holding Limited. is the warrantor in relation to this product.

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