Philips TAB8905 User Manual

8000 Series

TAB8905

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 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

4 Use your Soundbar 16

Turn ON and OFF 16

Auto Standby 16

Select Modes 16

Adjust the Volume 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

3 Connect 11

Dolby Atmos

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

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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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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 find 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.

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

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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)

• find answers 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 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 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)/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

Main unit

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome
to Philips! To fully benefit 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

• 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

Power Cord *

2 X

Wireless Subwoofer

2 X

2 X

Wall Bracket

Gum Cover

Screws (for wall)

Quick start guide

Warranty Card

Safety Sheet

Wall Mount Template

This section includes an overview of the main unit.

d

cab e

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f

g

h

i

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
Standby

Eco
Standby

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.

* 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.

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f Display panel
g Remote Control Sensor

h Power LED
i Wi-Fi LED indicator (Yellow)

LED State Status

Blink
Double blink
Constant on

Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) mode

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) mode

Connected / Pairing successful

e HDMI OUT (eARC/ARC)

Connect to the HDMI input on the TV.

f HDMI 1/ HDMI 2

Connect to the HDMI input on the TV.

g AC~ Socket

Connect to the power supply.

h Wall bracket slot

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Connectors

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

h

f

e

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 (Wi-Fi Setup) button

• Trigger Wi-Fi setup for Play-Fi.

• Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to

active the Wps mode.

• Press and hold the button for 8 seconds to

active the AP mode.

Wireless subwoofer

This section includes an overview of the
Wireless subwoofer.

abc

gdab c

a AC~ Socket

Connect to the power supply.

b Pair button

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

c Subwoofer 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

c

g

a

i

b

d

h

j

f

e

This section includes an overview of the remote
control.

a (Standby-On)

Power

Action Function

State

On • Follow source state

Semi
Standby

Eco
Standby

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.

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.

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 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.

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