PHILIPS True surround sound on demand User Manual

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Philips Fidelio B97 Soundbar User Manual

888W max. Wireless subwooferDetachable surround speakersDolby Atmos. IMAX EnhancedDTS Play-Fi compatibleB97

True surround sound on demand

Immerse in the drama. Feel the emotion. This Fidelio soundbar with detachable satellite speakers and Dolby Atmos will surround you with incredibly detailed, realistic sound. Deep bass adds palpable impact to effects and music.

The surround-sound maestro

Effortless immersion. From movie night to music
Philips Fidelio. Feel the drama
7.1.2 channels. 888 W max. 450 W RMS (1%THD)
Detachable satellite speakers. Surround sound on demand

Immerse in movies and music

Dolby Atmos and Dolby Surround. Heighten the excitement
IMAX Enhanced. Immersive, heart-pounding audio
Play-Fi. High-quality multi-room audio
HDMI eARC. Enjoy Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio formats
Spotify Connect. Bluetooth. Apple AirPlay 2. Optical-in

A seamless experience

Easily connect to your favorite sources
4K pass-through. Dual HDMI inputs
Connects to your favorite voice assistant-enabled devices

Highlights

Effortless connection

With a Philips Fidelio soundbar, nothing comes between you and the moment. Whether it’s the removable rear speakers, which can be clicked on or off in seconds on movie night. The seamless way you can switch between all your favorite sources. Or the low profile for easy placement. Just unbox, plug in, and relax.

Feel the drama

This soundbar creates an unforgettably immersive experience. 7.1.2 channels fill any room with rich, deep soundtracks, thunderous effects, and sparkling dialogue. The wireless subwoofer adds impact to every explosion and every beat.

Surround sound on demand

Want to fully immerse on movie night? Simply remove the detachable speakers from the ends of the soundbar and place them behind you to create a true surround-sound setup. The dedicated center channel ensures you’ll hear every word—from blockbusters to podcasts.

Dolby Atmos and Dolby Surround

Get the full Dolby Atmos experience from this soundbar’s up-firing speakers. Your favorite movies and shows will sound breathtakingly realistic as sound flows above and around you. If you’re watching non-Atmos content, the soundbar switches to Dolby Surround.

IMAX Enhanced

This powerful soundbar is certified IMAX Enhanced, which means it’s capable of delivering an audio experience that truly takes you to another world. The 240 W subwoofer looks great freestanding, and the soundbar itself has a low profile for simple placement.

Play-Fi. Multi-room and more

DTS Play-Fi compatibility makes this premium Fidelio soundbar a powerful component in a multi-room audio setup. You can easily sync and group Play-Fi-compatible speakers, and stream playlists to every room in high-quality audio without dropping a beat.

All your favorite sources

For music, Spotify Connect lets you stream Spotify’s best-quality signal over Wi-Fi. You can also stream hi-res playlists from your mobile device via Apple AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth. For movies and gaming, 4K pass-through lets you connect 4K HDR video sources with no loss of resolution.

Connect with voice assistants

Ask Alexa-enabled devices, or any speaker that works with the Google Assistant, to play music through the soundbar. Prefer Siri? This soundbar works with Apple AirPlay 2, so you can ask her too. Turn the music up. Skip tracks. All completely hands-free.

Specifications

Loudspeakers

Number of sound channels: 7.1.2
Center drivers: 2 full range (L+R)
Front drivers: 4 full range (L+R), 2 tweeters (L+R)
Up-firing drivers: 2 full range (L+R)
Side-firing drivers: 2 tweeters (L+R)
Detachable rear drivers: 2 full range (L+R), 2 tweeters (L+R)
Subwoofer type: Active, Wireless subwoofer
Subwoofer driver: 8″

Connectivity

Wireless connections: Bluetooth 4.2
HDMI IN x 2
HDMI Out (eARC/ARC) x 1
EasyLink (HDMI-CEC)
HDMI content protection: HDCP 1.4/2.3
Optical input x 1
Aux in: 3.5mm
DTS Play-Fi Multi-room
Spotify Connect
Built-in Chromecast
Works with Ok Google
Works with Alexa
Works with Apple Airplay 2

Sound

Sound System: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced
Sound Enhancement: Movie, Music, Voice, Sport, Custom
Speaker system output power: 888W MAX / 450W RMS (1%THD)

Video

Video Enhancement: 4K Video Pass-through, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG

Supported Audio Formats

HDMI IN1/IN2: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS Digital Surround (5.1- ch), DTS:X, DTS-ES, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio
HDMI ARC/eARC: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS Digital Surround (5.1-ch), DTS:X, DTS-ES, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio
Optical: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, LPCM 2ch
Bluetooth: SBC
Play-Fi: AIFF, FLAC, MP3, WAV, MPEG4 AAC, MPEG4 M4A

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