Philips TAB8905 User Manual

User manual

8000 Series

TAB8905

Register your product and get support at

www.philips.com/support

Contents

1	Important	3
	Safety	3
	Care for your product	4
	Care of the environment	4
	Compliance	4
	Help and support	4
	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
	Wireless subwoofer	7
	Remote control	8
	Prepare the Remote Control	8
	Placement	9
	Wall mount	10
3	Connect	11
	Dolby Atmos®	11
	Connect to HDMI Socket	11
	Connect to Optical Socket	12
	Connect to AUX Socket	12
	Connect to Power	13
	Pair up with the subwoofer	13
	Connect to Wi-Fi
	(Wireless Operation)	14

4	Use your Soundbar	16
	Turn ON and OFF	16
	Auto Standby	16
	Select Modes	16
	Adjust theVolume	16
	Dolby sound mode	16
	Factory Reset	17
	Setup Menu	17
	Bluetooth Operation	18
	AUX / OPTICAL / HDMI ARC Operation 19
	USB Operation	19
	Listen to Spotify	19
	Upgrade Firmware	20
5	Product specifications	21
6	Troubleshooting	22

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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 fire!

•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 flames 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, fire 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 fire!

•For identification 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 different.

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 confined 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.

•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.

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.

Care for your product

Use only microfiber 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.

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

Compliance

This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. Hereby,TPVision 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 find 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)

•find answers 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 find 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 off 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 different 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 modifications 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 welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support

that Philips offers, register your Soundbar at www.philips.com/support.

What’s in the Box

Check and identify the items in the package:

•	Soundbar	x 1
•	Wireless Subwoofer	x 1
•	Remote Control	x 1
•	Power Cord *	x 4
•	Wall Mount kit	x 1

(Wall Brackets x2, Screws x2, Dowels x2)

•Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card /

Safety Sheet / Wall Mount Template

x 1

Soundbar

Remote Control

Wireless Subwoofer

Quick start guide

X

X

	2 X	Wall Bracket
	Power Cord *	Gum Cover	Warranty Card
		Screws (for wall)	Safety Sheet

Wall Mount Template

*Power cord quantity and plug type vary by regions.

•Images,illustrations and drawings shown on this User Manual are for reference only,actual product may vary in appearance.

Main unit

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

	Power	Action	Function
	State
	On		•• Follow source state
	Semi	Press the	•• Wi-Fi is still on.
		button	•• It still supports Play-Fi and
	Standby
		once	Airplay2.
		Press and	•• Wi-Fi is off.
	Eco		•• The product enters the lower
		hold	power consumption mode.
	Standby	button
			•• Restarting the system will take
		5 seconds
			a relatively longer time.

FDisplay panel

GRemote Control Sensor

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HPower LED

IWi-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.

BAUX

Audio input from, for example, an

MP3 player (3.5mm jack).

COPTICAL

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

D (Wi-Fi Setup) button

•TriggerWi-Fi setup for Play-Fi.

•Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to active theWps mode.

•Press and hold the button for 8 seconds to active theAP mode.

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G AC~ Socket
Connect to the power supply.
H Wall bracket slot

Wireless subwoofer

This section includes an overview of the

Wireless subwoofer.

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AAC~ Socket

Connect to the power supply.

BPair button

Press and hold to enter the pairing mode for the subwoofer.

CSubwoofer indicator

Determine the status based on the wireless subwoofer indicator.

LED State	Status
Fast blink	Subwoofer in pairing mode
Constant on	Connected / Pairing successful
Slow blink	Connection / Pairing Failed

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Remote control

This section includes an overview of the remote control.

A	(Standby-On)
	Power	Action	Function
	State
	On		•• Follow source state
	Semi	Press the	•• Wi-Fi is still on.
		button	•• It still supports Play-Fi and
	Standby
		once	Airplay2.
		Press and	•• Wi-Fi is off.
	Eco		•• The product enters the lower
		hold	power consumption mode.
	Standby	button
			•• Restarting the system will take
		5 seconds
			a relatively longer time.

B (Source)

•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.

C (Dolby)

Turn the Dolby ON/OFF.

D (Mute)

Mute or restore volume.

E (Play/Pause)

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

•Confirm a selection.

F , , , (Cursors)

/ (Previous/Next)

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

•Navigate Left/Right in menu structure.

/

•Navigate Down/Up in menu structure.

G (MENU)

Enter setup menu.

H (Back)

•Return to previous menu. Exit menu.

•Press and hold the button for 10 seconds to reset the Wi-Fi module of soundbar to factory settings.

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I +/- (Soundbar’s Volume)

Increase / decrease the soundbar’s volume.

J +/- (Subwoofer’s Volume)

Increase / decrease the 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 effective range 19.7 feet (6m), remote control operation may be impossible if there are any obstacles

between the unit and the remote control.

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