Philips TAB8205/10 user manual

8000 Series

TAB8205

User manual

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Contents

1 Important 3

Safety 3

Care for your product 4

Care of the environment 4

Compliance 4

Help and support 5

Caution FCC and IC statement for
Users (USA and Canada only) 5

2 Your Soundbar 6

What’s in the Box 6

Main unit 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 12

Connect to Wi-Fi (Wireless
Operation) 12

4 Use your Soundbar 15

Turn ON and OFF 15

Auto Standby 15

Select Modes 15

Adjust the Volume 15

Virtual Surround mode 15

Factory Reset 15

Setup Menu 16

Bluetooth Operation 17

AUX / OPTICAL / HDMI Operation 17

USB Operation 18

Listen to spotify 18

Upgrade Firmware 18

5 Product specications 20

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Troubleshooting 21

Trademarks 23

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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

Risk of electric shock or re!

• 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.

Risk of short circuit or re!

• For identication 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 dierent.

Risk of injury or damage to this product!

• 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.

Risk of overheating!

• Never install this product in a conned

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.

Risk of contamination!

• 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.

Risk of swallowing batteries!

• 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.

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• 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.

• If the battery compartment cannot be

completely secured, discontinue use
of the product. Keep out of reach of
children and contact the manufacturer.

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.

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.

Care for your product

Use only microber cloth to clean the
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.

Removing the disposable batteries

To remove the disposable batteries, see
battery installation section.

For 5G WiFi Device

The device for operation in the band 5150­5350 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce
the potential for harmful interference to co­channel 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.

This symbol on a product means that the
product is covered by European Directive
2012/19/EU.

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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.

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.

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 dierent 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)/NMB­3(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 modications 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

Main unit

Soundbar

Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips! To fully benet from
the support that Philips oers, register your
Soundbar at www.philips.com/support.

What’s in the Box

Check and identify the items in the package:

• Soundbar x 1

• Regional power cord x 2

• Remote Control x 1

• Screws x 6

• Gum Cover x 2

• Wall bracket x 2

• Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card /
Safety Sheet/Wall Mount Template x 1

Soundbar

This section includes an overview of the
main unit.

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a - (Volume) button

Decrease the volume.

b + (Volume) button

Increase the volume.

c (Play/Pause) button

Start, pause or resume play.

d (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.

e (Standby-On) button

Regional power cord (Power cord
quantity and plug type vary by regions.)

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Remote control

Screws /
Gum Cover

Warranty Card

Safety Sheet

Wall Mount Template

Wall bracket Quick start guide

• Images, illustrations and drawings

shown on this User Manual are for
reference only, actual product may vary
in appearance.

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Power
State

On • Follow source state

Semi
Standby

Eco
Standby

Action Function

Press the

button

once

Press and
hold
button 5
seconds

• Wi-Fi is still on.

• It still supports Play-Fi

and Airplay2.

• Wi-Fi is o.

• The product enters

the lower power
consumption mode.

• Restarting the system

will take a relatively
longer time.

f Remote Control Sensor

g Display panel
h Power LED
i Wi-Fi LED indicator (Yellow)

LED State Status

Blink Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) mode

Double blink Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) mode

Constant on Connected / Pairing successful

Connectors

This section includes an overview of the
connectors available on your Soundbar.

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a USB

• Audio input from a USB storage

device.

• Upgrade software of this product.

b AUX

Audio input from, for example, an MP3
player (3.5mm jack).

c OPTICAL

Connect to an optical audio output on
the TV or a digital device.

d HDMI OUT (ARC)

Connect to the HDMI input on the TV.

e (Wi-Fi Setup) button

Trigger Wi-Fi setup for Play-Fi.
Press and hold to active the Wps or AP
mode and recongure the network.

f AC socket

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Connect to the power supply.

g Wall bracket slot

Remote control

This section includes an overview of the
remote control.

a (Standby-On)

Power
State

On • Follow source state

Semi
Standby

Eco
Standby

b (Source)

• Select an input source for the

• Press and hold to activate the

c (Surround)

Turn the Virtual Surround On/OFF.

d (Mute)

Mute or restore volume.

e (Play/Pause)

Start, pause or resume play in USB/BT/
PLAY-Fi mode.

f , , , (Cursors)

• / (Previous/Next)

• /

g (MENU)

Enter setup menu.

h (Back)

Return to previous menu. Exit menu.

Action Function

Press the

button

once

Press and
hold
button 5
seconds

• Wi-Fi is still on.

• It still supports Play-Fi

and Airplay2.

• Wi-Fi is o.

• The product enters

the lower power
consumption mode.

• Restarting the system

will take a relatively
longer time.

Soundbar.

pairing function in Bluetooth mode
or disconnect the existing paired
Bluetooth device.

Skip to the previous or next track in
USB/BT/PLAY-Fi mode.

Navigate Down/Up in menu
structure.

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i +/- (Soundbar’s Volume)

Increase / decrease the soundbar’s
volume.

j +/- (Subwoofer’s Volume)

Increase / decrease the built-in
subwoofer’s volume.

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the unit, it may operate incorrectly.
Conversely, the other products may
operate incorrectly.

First-time use:

The unit has a pre­installed lithium CR2025
battery. Remove

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the protective tab to
activate the remote
control battery.

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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 eective 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

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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