Philips HTL2163B User manual - Page 9

Connect to TV Connect your SoundBar to a TV.You can listen to audio from TV programs through your SoundBar. Use the best quality connection available on your SoundBar and TV. Connect to TV through HDMI (ARC) Your SoundBar supports HDMI with Audio Return Channel (ARC). If your TV is HDMI ARC compliant, you can hear the TV audio through your SoundBar by using a single HDMI cable. Connect audio from TV and other devices Play audio from TV or other devices through your Soundbar speakers. Use the best quality connection available on your TV, Soundbar, and other devices. Note •• When your Soundbar and TV are connected through HDMI ARC, an audio connection is not required. (see 'Connect to TV through HDMI (ARC)' on page 7) Option 1: Connect audio through a TV digital optical cable Best quality audio 1 Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT (ARC)-TO TV connector on your SoundBar to the HDMI ARC connector on the TV. • The HDMI ARC connector on the TV might be labeled differently. For details, see the TV user manual. 2 On your TV, turn on HDMI-CEC operations. For details, see the TV user manual. Note •• If your TV is not HDMI ARC compliant, connect an audio cable to hear the TV audio through your SoundBar (see 'Connect audio from TV and other devices' on page 8). •• If your TV has a DVI connector, you can use an HDMI/ DVI adapter to connect to TV. However, some of the features may not be available. TV 1 Using an optical cable, connect the OPTICAL connector on your SoundBar to the OPTICAL OUT connector on the TV or other device. • The digital optical connector might be labeled SPDIF or SPDIF OUT. EN 7