Philips TAA5608 - Sports Headphones 5000 Series Manual

Your Bluetooth headphones

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With these Philips headphones, you can:

• Enjoy convenient wireless handsfree calls
• Enjoy and control music wirelessly
• Switch between calls and music

What's in the box

Other devices

A mobile phone or device (e.g. notebook, tablet, Bluetooth adapters, MP3 players etc) which supports Bluetooth and is compatible with the headphones (see 'Technical data').

Overview of your Bluetooth wireless headphones

1. Mic hole
2. Type C charging slot
3. Volume +
4. Volume -
5. Power button
6. Multi-function button (MFB)

Get started

App download

Scan the QR code/press 'Download' button or search 'Philips Headphones' in the Apple App Store or Google Play to download the app.

The Philips Headphones App puts you in charge of the music you are listening to. You can customize the sound so that your music and calling experience always best suit your needs.

Charge the battery

Note

• Before you use your headphones, place them in the charging box and charge the battery for 2 hours for optimum battery capacity and lifetime.
• Use only the original USB-C charging cable to avoid any damage.
• Finish your call before charging. Connecting the earpieces to charge will power them off.
• If the headset is not used for a long time, the rechargeable battery will begin to lose its charge. To avoid this loss, please fully charge the battery at least once every three months.

Connect the supplied charging cable to:

• Type C charging slot on the headphones;
• The charger/USB port of a computer.

• LED turns white during charging and turns off when the headphones is fully charged.

Tip

• Normally, a full charge takes 2 hours.

Pair the headphones with your mobile phone

Before you use the headphones with your mobile phone for the first time, pair it with a mobile phone. A successful pairing establishes a unique encrypted link between the headphones and mobile phone. The headphones store the last 4 devices in the memory. If you try to pair more than 4 devices, the earliest paired device is replaced by the new one.

1. Make sure that the headphones are fully charged and turned off.
2. Press and hold for 4 seconds until the blue and white LED ash quickly.
   • The headphones remain in pairing mode for 5 minutes.
3. Make sure that the mobile phone is turned on and its Bluetooth feature is activated.
4. Pair the headphones with the mobile phone. For detailed information, refer to the user manual of your mobile phone.

The following example shows you how to pair the headphones with your mobile phone.

1. Activate the Bluetooth feature of your mobile phone, select Philips TAA5608.
2. Enter the headphones' password "0000" (four zeros) if prompted. For those devices featuring Bluetooth 3.0 or higher, there is no need to enter a password.
   

Use your headphones

Connect the headphones to your Bluetooth device

1. Turn on your mobile phone/ Bluetooth device.
2. Press and hold the on/off button to turn the headphones on.
   • The blue LED is on for 1 second
   • The headphones are reconnected to the last connected mobile phone/ Bluetooth device automatically. If the last one is not available, the headphones will be in pairing mode

Tip

• If you turn on the mobile phone/Bluetooth device or activate the Bluetooth feature after turning on the headphones, you have to reconnect the headphones and mobile phone/Bluetooth device manually.

Note

• If the headphones fail to connect to any Bluetooth device within range in 5 minutes, it will switch off automatically to save the battery life.

Multi-point connection

Pairing

• Pairing the headphones to two devices, e.g. mobile phone and notebook.

Switch between device

• At any time, you can only listen to music from one device. Another device will be for phone call.
• Pause the audio from one device and then start play audio from the another device.

Note

• When streaming audio from Device 1, receiving a call from Device 2 will automatically pause Device 1 playback. And the call will be routed automatically to headphones.
• Ending the call will automatically resume playback from device 1.

Manage your calls and music

Technical data

• Music time: 6 hours
• Talk time: 6 hours
• Standby time: 80 hours
• Charging time: 2 hours
• Rechargeable lithium polymer battery (140 mAh)
• Bluetooth version: 5.3
• Compatible Bluetooth profiles:
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
• Supported audio codes: SBC
• Frequency range: 2.402-2.480 GHz
• Transmitter power: < 10 dBm
• Operating range: Up to 10 meters (33 feet)
• 2 AI mics
• Auto power off
• Low battery warning: available

Note

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Frequently asked questions

My Bluetooth headphones do not turn on.
The battery level is low. Charge the headphones.

I cannot pair my Bluetooth headphones with my Bluetooth device.
The Bluetooth is disabled. Enable the Bluetooth feature on your Bluetooth device and turn on the Bluetooth device before you turn on the headphones.

The Bluetooth device cannot find the headphones.

• The headphones may be connected to a previously paired device. Turn off the connected device or move it out of range.
• Pairing may have been reset or the headphones have been previously paired with another device. Pair the headphones with the Bluetooth device again as described in the user manual. (see 'Pair the headphones with your mobile phone').

My Bluetooth headphones are connected to a Bluetooth stereo-enabled mobile phone, but music only plays on the mobile phone speaker.
Refer to the user manual of your mobile phone. Select to listen to music through the headphones.

The audio quality is poor and crackling noise can be heard.

• The Bluetooth device is out of range. Reduce the distance between your headphones and Bluetooth device, or remove obstacles between them.
• Charge your headphones.

The audio quality is poor when streaming from a mobile phone, is very slow or streaming does not work at all.
Make sure your mobile phone not only supports (mono) HFP but also supports A2DP and is BT4.0x (or higher) compatible (see 'Technical data').

I hear but cannot control music on my Bluetooth device (e.g. play/pause/skip forward/backward).
Make sure the Bluetooth audio source supports AVRCP (see 'Technical data').

The volume level of the headphones is too low.
Some Bluetooth devices cannot link the volume level with the headphones through volume sync. In this case, you have to adjust the volume on your Bluetooth device independently to achieve an appropriate volume level.

I cannot connect the headphones to another device, what do I do?

• Make sure the Bluetooth function of the previous paired device is turned off.
• Repeat the pairing procedure on your second device (see 'Pair the headphones with your mobile phone').

Clean your headphones regularly.

• Use a clean, damp cloth to clean your headphones - especially the sound conduits and the microphone holes - regularly and avoid buildup of substances such as sweat or earwax.
• If any sweat or water droplets are left in the sound conduits, air holes or microphone holes, the sound level will temporarily drop or cut out entirely. This is not a malfunction. Use a soft, damp cloth to dry the headphones thoroughly. Alternatively, remove the earbud tips, turn the sound conduits downward and gently tap the headphones about ve times on a dry cloth or similar to remove any water collected inside.
• Be sure the headphones are completely dry before charging and using. Avoid using disposable alcohol pads or other substances for cleaning.

Charge your headphones regularly.
If the headset is not used for a long time, the rechargeable battery will begin to lose its charge. To avoid this loss, please fully charge the battery at least once every three months.

Important safety instructions

Hearing safety

• To avoid hearing damage, limit the time you use headphones at high volume and set the volume to a safe level. The louder the volume, the shorter the safe listening time is.

Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your headphones.

• Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time.
• Be careful not to adjust the volume continuously upwards as your hearing adapts.
• Do not turn up the volume so high that you can't hear what's around you.
• You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
• Excessive sound pressure from earpieces and headphones can cause hearing loss.
• Using headphones with both ears covered while driving is not recommended and may be illegal in some areas.
• For your safety, avoid distractions from music or phone calls while in traffic or other potentially dangerous environments.

General information

To avoid damage or malfunction:

• ŸDo not expose headphones to excessive heat.
• ŸDo not drop your headphones.
• ŸHeadphones shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. (Refer to the IP rating of specic product)
• ŸDo not allow your headphones to be submerged in water.
• ŸDo not charge your headphones when the connector or socket is wet.
• ŸDo not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives.
• ŸUse a clean, damp cloth to clean your headphones - especially the sound conduits and the microphone holes - regularly and avoid buildup of substances such as sweat or earwax.
• ŸIf any sweat or water droplets are left in the sound conduits, air holes or microphone holes, the sound level will temporarily drop or cut out entirely. This is not a malfunction. Use a soft, damp cloth to dry the headphones thoroughly. Alternatively, remove the earbud tips, turn the sound conduits downward and gently tap the headphones about ve times on a dry cloth or similar to remove any water collected inside.
• ŸBe sure the headphones are completely dry before charging and using. Avoid using disposable alcohol pads or other substances for cleaning.
• ŸThe integrated battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
• ŸDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• ŸTo achieve the specic IP rating, the charging slot cover must be closed.
• ŸDisposal of a battery into re or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting a battery, can result in an explosion.
• ŸLeaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment can result in an explosion or the leakage of ammable liquid or gas.
• ŸA battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of ammable liquid or gas.
• ŸReplacement of a battery with an incorrect type risks severely damaging the headphones and the battery (for example, in the case of some lithium battery types).
• ŸIf the headset is not used for a long time, the rechargeable battery will begin to lose its charge. To avoid this loss, please fully charge the battery at least once every three months.
• To avoid risk of re, the equipment is supplied only by external power source which output shall comply with PS1 (with output capacity less than 15W).

Operating and storage temperatures and humidity

• Store in a place where the temperature is between -20°C (-4°F) and 50°C (122°F) with up to 90% relative humidity.
• Operate in a place where the temperature is between 0°C (32°F) and 45°C (113°F) with up to 90% relative humidity.
• Battery life may be shorter in high or low temperature conditions.

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