Philips TAH5205 - Headphones 5000 Series Manual

Your Bluetooth over-ear headphones

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With this Philips over-ear headphones, you can:

• enjoy convenient wireless handsfree calls;
• enjoy and control wireless music;
• switch between calls and music.

What's in the box

Other devices

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

Overview of your Bluetooth wireless headset

1. (Power on / off / Pairing)
2. LED indicator
3. Volume +
4. Music/Call control button
5. Volume †-
6. Bass boost ‡
7. USB Type C charging slot
8. ˆ 3.5mm jack
9. ‰ Microphone

Get started

Charge the battery

Note

• Before you use your headset for the first time, place the headsets in the charging case and charge the battery for 3 hours for optimum battery capacity and lifetime.
• Use only the original USB charging cable to avoid any damage.
• Finish your call before charging the headset, as connecting the headset for charging will power the headset o.

Connect the supplied USB charging cable to:

• The Type - C USB charging slot on the headphones and;
• The charger/USB port of a computer.
  LED turns white during charging and turns off when the headphones in 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 8 devices in the memory. If you try to pair more than 8 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 6 seconds until the blue and white LED flashes alternately.
   The headphone 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.
Activate the Bluetooth feature of your mobile phone, select Philips TAH5205

Use your headset

Connect the headset to your Bluetooth device

1. Turn on your mobile phone/ Bluetooth device.
2. Press and hold the on/off button for 2 seconds to turn headphones on.
   The white LED will turn on.
   The headphones are reconnected to the last connected mobile phone/ Bluetooth device automatically.

Manage your calls and music

On/off

Task	Button	Operation
Turn the headphones on.	On/off	Press and hold for 2 seconds.
Turn the headphones off.	On/off	Press and hold for 4 seconds. The white LED is on and fades out.

Music control

Call control

Voice assistant

Other headphones indicator status

Technical data

Headset

• Music time: 29 hours (Bass Boost off)
• Talk time: 21 hours
  Standby time: 166 hours
• Charging time: 2 hours
• Rechargeable lithium polymer battery (250 mAh)
  Bluetooth version: 5.0
  Compatible Bluetooth profiles:
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
• Supported audio codec: SBC
• Frequency range: 2.402-2.480 GHz
• Transmitter power: < 10 dBm
  Operating range: Up to 10 meters (33 feet)
• Digital echo & noise reduction
• Auto power off
• Type-C USB port for charging
• Low battery warning: available

Frequently asked questions

My Bluetooth headset does not turn on

The battery level is low. Charge the headset.

I cannot pair my Bluetooth headset 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 headset.

How to reset pairing

Let headphone stay in pairing mode (red and blue lights flash alternately), push the power button up to + and hold more than 6 seconds until purple LED light on.

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 headset is too low

Some Bluetooth devices cannot link the volume level with the headset through volume sync. In this case, you have to adjust the volume on your Bluetooth device independently to achieve an appropriate volume level.

The Bluetooth device cannot find the headset

• The headset 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 headset has been previously paired with another device. Pair the headset with the Bluetooth device again as described in the user manual. (see 'Pair the headset with your Bluetooth device at the first time').

My Bluetooth headset is 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 headset.

The audio quality is poor and crackling noise can be heard

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

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Important safety instructions

Hearing Safety

• Ÿ 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 headset.

• 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 earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
• Using headphones with both ears covered while driving is not recommended and may be illegal in some areas while driving.
• 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:

• Do not expose headphones and charging case to excessive heat.
• Do not drop your headphones and charging case.
• Headphones and charging case shall not be exposed to dripping, splashing water.
• Do not allow your headphones and charging case to be submerged in water.
• Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives.
• If cleaning is required use a soft doth, if necessary dampened with a minimum amount of water or diluted mild soap, to clean the product.
• The integrated battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

About operating and storage temperatures and humidity

• Operate or store in a place where temperature is between -10°C (14°F) and 60°C (140°F) (up to 90% relative humidity.
• Battery life may be shorter in high or low temperature conditions.