PHILIPS TAB4308 Soundbar User Manual

October 30, 2023
Philips

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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:
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.
Important safety instructions

  • Read these instructions.

  • Keep these instructions.

  • Heed all warnings.

  • Follow all instructions.

  • Do not use this apparatus near water.

  • Clean only with dry cloth.

  • Do not block any ventilation openings.
    Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  • Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug, A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other: A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

  • Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

  • Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer:

  • Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
    When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

  • Unplug this apparatus during lightning storm or when unused for long periods of time.

  • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped

  • Battery usage CAUTION -To prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

    • Install all batteries correctly, + and – as marked on the unit.
    • Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
    • Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.
    • The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
    • Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
  • 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.

  • If the battery compartment cannot be completely secured, discontinue use of the product. Keep out of reach of children and contact the manufacturer:

  • Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

  • Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (for example. liquid filled objects, lighted candles).

  • This apparatus may contain lead and mercury. Dispose according to local, State or Federal laws. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities. For additional assistance on recycling options, please contact www.mygreenelectronics.com or www.eiae.org or www.recycle.philips.com.

  • Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler s used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

  • Do not place this apparatus on the furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child and an adult leaning, pulling, standing or climbing on it. A falling apparatus can cause serious injury or even death

  • This apparatus should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided.
    Make sure to leave a space of 7.8 inches (20cm) or more around this apparatus,

Class II equipment symbol
** This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system.
Know these safety symbols
** This bolt of lightning indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.
** The ‘exclamation point’calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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 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.
Compliance
This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community.
Hereby, MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited 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**.

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/welcome.
Main unit
This section includes an overview of the main unit.

PHILIPS TAB4308 Soundbar - Main unit

  1. :Shortpress: Input source switch
    Long press: Power on/Standby

  2. :BT/USBmode: Play/Pause

  3. -:Decrease volume

  4. + :Increase volume

  5. USB: USB play slot

  6. : Soundbar LED indicator

Remote control
This section includes an overview of the remote control

PHILIPS TAB4308 Soundbar - Remote control

1. ST-BY
2. MUTE
3. Input
4. VOoL+
5. PREVIOUS
6. NEXT
7. PLAY/PAUSE| 8. VOL-
9. TRE-
10. TRE+
11. BASS-
12. BASS+
13. EQ
---|---

  1. : Switch the SoundBar on or to standby
  2. : Mute or restore volume
  3. Input: Source Switch, nou for Audio in, bt for Bluetooth, USb for USB, ArC for HDMI
  4. VOL+: Volume up.
  5. : In BT/USB mode, pressto previous track. In USB mode, long press to rewind
  6. :In BT/USB mode, press to next track. In USB mode, long press to rewind
  7. :In BT/USB mode, Play, Pause or resume play.
  8. VOL-: Volume down.
  9. Tre~: Decrease treble
  10. Tre+: Increase treble
  11. Bass- Decrease bass
  12. Bass+ Increase bass
  13. EQ Select EQ,
    “OIL”: Movie,
    “USIC”: Music,
    “OICE”: Voice,
    “StAd”: Stadium

Connectors
This section includes an overview of the connectors available on your SoundBar

PHILIPS TAB4308 Soundbar - Connectors

  1. AC IN
    Connect the soundbar to the power supply.

  2. HDMI (ARC)
    Connect to the HDMI input on the TV.

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

  4. SUB OUTPUT
    Connect the Subwoofer to the power supply.

Connect

This section helps you connect your SoundBar toaTV and other devices.
For information about the basic connections of your SoundBar and accessories, see the quick start guide
NOTE

  • Foridentification and supply ratings, refer to the type plate at the back or bottom of the product.
  • Before you make or change any connections, make sure that all devices are disconnected from the power outlet

Placement
Place your SoundBar and Subwoofer as shown below.

PHILIPS TAB4308 Soundbar - Placement

Connect the SoundBar and Subwoofer

PHILIPS TAB4308 Soundbar - Subwoofer

Connect the SoundBar and Subwoofer through Subwoofer cabe
Connect audio from TV and other devices
Option 1: Connect audio through a digital optical cable
Best quality audio

PHILIPS TAB4308 Soundbar - Connect

  1. Using an USB, connect the USB connector on your SoundBar to play the music saved in your USB driver.

Option 2: Connect audio through a 3.5mm stereo audio cable

PHILIPS TAB4308 Soundbar - audio cable

  1. Using a 3.5mm stereo audio cable, connect the AUX IN connector on your SoundBar to the LINE connector on theTV or other device

Option 3: Connect to HDMI (ARC) Socket
Your Soundbar supports HDMI with Audio Return Channel (ARC). If your TV is HDMI ARC compliant, you can hear the TV audio through your Soundbar by using a single HDMI cable.

PHILIPS TAB4308 Soundbar - HDMI cable

  1. Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT (ARC)-TO TV connector on your Soundbar to the HDMIARC connector on the TV,
    ♦ The HDMIARC connector on the TV might be labeled differently. For detals, see the TV user manual

  2. On yourTV,turn on HDMI-CEC operations. For details, see the TV user manual.

Use your SoundBar

This section helps you use the Soundar to play audio from connected devices
Before you start

  • Make the necessary connections described in the Quick Start Guide or download the User Manual from www.philips.com/support.
  • Switch the SoundBar to the correct source for other devices

Adjust the volume
When adjusting the volume of the soundbar, the status indicator will show the current volume from 0 to max 30.
Adjust the volume

  1. Press +/- on the soundbar or press Vol+/Vol- on the remote control to increase /decrease the volume level.PHILIPS TAB4308 Soundbar - volume 1Adjust the treble and bass volume
  2. Press Bass -/+ on the remote control to increase/decrease subwoofer’s volume.PHILIPS TAB4308 Soundbar - volume 2
  3. Press Treble -/+ on the remotecontrol to increase/decrease Treble’s volume.PHILIPS TAB4308 Soundbar - volume 3

MP3 player
Connect your MP3 player to play your audio files or music.
What you need

  • An MP3 player
  • A 3.5mm stereo audio cable.
  1. Using the 3.5mm stereo audio cable, connect the MP3 player to the AUX IN connector on your SoundBar:
  2. Switch USB input on the remote control
  3. Press the buttons on the MP3 player to select and play audio files or music.

Play audio through Bluetooth
Through Bluetooth, connect the SoundBar with your Bluetooth device (such as an iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android phone, or laptop), and then you can listen to the audio files stored on the device through your SoundBar speakers.
What you need

  • ABluetooth device which supports Bluetooth profile A2DP and AVRCP, and with Bluetooth version 4.2 or above
  • The operational range between the SoundBar and a Bluetooth device is approximately 4 meters (13 feet).
  1. Press to turn on SoundBar, switch to “bt” mode, LED indicator blinks at “bt” model

  2. Onthe Bluetooth device, switch on Bluetooth, search and select “TAB4108″ to start connection,

  3. When it connected, the LED indicator would stop blinking, with connected voice notification

  4. Selectand play audio files or music on your Bluetooth device
    During play, if a call is coming, music play is paused.
    If your Bluetooth device supports AVRCP profile, on the remote control you can press PHILIPS TAB4308 Soundbar - ICON 00 to skip to a track, or press to pause/resume play.

  5. To exit Bluetooth, select other source.
    When your switch back to Bluetooth mode Bluetooth connection remains active.

Note

  • The music streaming may be interrupted by obstacles between the device and SoundBar such as wal, metallic casing that covers the device, or other devices nearby that operate in the same frequency.
  • If you want to connect your SoundBar with another Bluetooth device, press and hold BT on the remote control to disconnect the currently connected Bluetooth device.

Auto standby
When playing media from a connected device, this product automatically switches to standby after 15 minutes of button inactivity and no audio play from a connected device.
Update software
To continually improve the product, software upgrade may be offered.Visit www.philips.com/support to check if the latest software version is available.

Wall mount

Note

  • Improper wall mounting may resultin accident,injury or damage. I you have any query, contact Consumer Care in your country.
  • Before wall mounting make sure the wall can support the weight of your SoundBar:

Screw length/diameter
Depending on the type of wall mounting your SoundBar, make sure that you use screws of a suitable length and diameter:

PHILIPS TAB4308 Soundbar - Wall mount

See the illustration in the quick start guide on how to wall mount the SoundBar

  1. Drill two holes on the wall.
  2. Secure the dowels and screws in the holes.
  3. Hang the SoundBar on the fastening screws

Product specifications

Note

  • Speciications and design are subject to change without notie.

Amplifier

  • RMS total output power: 60W RMS (109 THD)
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 800 mV +/-50mV/>80 dB (CCIR) / (A-weighted)
  • Total Harmonic Distortion: <1%
  • Input sensitivity:
    • AUX IN: 800 mV +/-50mV

Bluetooth

  • Bluetooth profiles: A2DP AVRCP
  • Bluetooth version: 5.3
  • Frequency band/Output power. 2402 – 2480 MHz

Main unit
Soundbar

  • Power supply: AC100-240V~50/60 Hz
  • Power consumption: DC24V/2A
  • Standby power consumption: STW
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 570 x 73 x 80mm
  • Weight: 1.13kg
  • Built-in speakers: 2 x full range (225”4 ohm)

Subwoofer

  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 149 x 217 x 267 mm
  • Weight: 1.87 kg
  • Built-in speakers:1 x low frequency (5″,6 ohm)

Remote control batteries

  • 2 xAAA-15V

Standby information

  • When the product remains inactive for 15 minutes, it automatically switches to standby or networked standby.
  • When the product (soundbar or subwoofer) remains standby information, the power consumption in standby is less than 1W.
  • To deactivate Bluetooth connection, press on soundbar or press on the remote control
  • To activate Bluetooth connection, enable Bluetooth connection on your Bluetooth device.

Troubleshooting

Warning

  • Risk of electric shock. Never remove the casing of the product.

To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the product yourself.
If you have problems using this product, check the following points before you request service.
If you still have a problem, get support at www.philips.com/support.
Main unit
The buttons on the SoundBar do not work.

  • Disconnect the SoundBar from the power supply for a few minutes, then reconnect.

Sound
No sound from SoundBar speakers.

  • Connect the audio cable from your SoundBar to your TV or other devices.
  • On the remote control, select the correct audio input.
  • Make sure that the SoundBar is not muted.

Distorted sound or echo.

  • If you play audio from the TV through the SoundBar; make sure that the TV is muted

Bluetooth
A device cannot connect with the SoundBar.

  • The device does not support the compatible profiles required for the SoundBar:
  • You have not enabled the Bluetooth function of the device. See the user manual of the device on how to enable the function.
  • The device is not correctly connected, Connect the device correctly. (see ‘Play audio through Bluetooth on page 10)
  • The SoundBar is already connected with another Bluetooth device, Disconnect the connected device, then try again.

Quality of audio play from a connected Bluetooth device is poor.

  • The Bluetooth reception is poor: Move the device closer to the SoundBar; or remove any obstacle between the device and the SoundBar.

The connected Bluetooth device connects and disconnects constantly.

  • The Bluetooth reception is poor: Move the device closer to the SoundBar, or remove any obstacle between the device and the SoundBar:
  • Turn off Wi-Fi function on the Bluetooth device to avoid interference.
  • For some Bluetooth, the Bluetooth connection can be deactivated automatically to save power This does not indicate any malfunction of the Soundar:

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Philips and Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninkljke Philips N.V. and are used under license. This product has been manufactured by and is sold under the responsibility of MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited. or one of its affiiates, and MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited. is the warrantor in relation to this product.

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