PHILIPS 5000 Series Party Speaker User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Philips

PHILIPS 5000 Series Party Speaker

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Product Information

The Party Speaker 5000 Series (TAX5708) is a versatile audio system that is designed to provide an immersive sound experience for parties and gatherings. It comes with a range of features including Bluetooth connectivity, USB and TF card playability, FM radio, record function, TWS function, microphone input, guitar input, and more.

Specifications

Model: TAX5708
Power Output: 5000W
Bluetooth Version: 5.0
USB and TF Card Compatibility: Yes
FM Radio: Yes
Microphone Input: Yes
Guitar Input: Yes

What’s in the Box

Party Speaker 5000 Series (TAX5708)
User Manual
Power Cord
Remote Control

Product Usage Instructions

Get Started
To get started with your Party Speaker:

Connect the power cord to the speaker and a power outlet.
Turn on the speaker using the power button.

Play Audio through Bluetooth
To play audio from a Bluetooth device:

Enable Bluetooth on your device and search for available devices.
Select “Party Speaker 5000 Series” from the list of available devices.
Once connected, you can play audio wirelessly through the speaker.

Play from USB or TF Card
To play audio from a USB or TF card:

Insert the USB or TF card into the corresponding slot on the speaker.
Use the control buttons to navigate and select the desired audio file.
Press the play button to start playing the selected audio file.

FM Radio
To listen to FM radio:

Turn on the FM radio function on the speaker.
Use the automatic or manual scan function to search for available radio stations.
Select the desired station using the control buttons.

Other Features
The Party Speaker 5000 Series also offers additional features such as:

Playing music from an external device
Changing the speaker light effect
Singing through a microphone with volume and echo adjustments
Using a guitar with adjustable volume
For detailed instructions on these features and more, please refer to the user manual provided with the product.

Important Safety instructions

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
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 s hould 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.
Warning
- Never remove the casing of this device. Never lubricate any part of this device.
  - Never place this device on other electrical equipment.
  - Keep this device away from direct sunlight, naked flames or heat.
  - Never look into the laser beam inside this device.
  - Ensure that you always have easy access to the power cord, plug, or adaptor to disconnect this device from the power.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
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.
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 with caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms 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 remote control:
- Install the battery correctly, + and – as marked on the remote control.
- Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
- Remove the battery when the remote control is not used for a long time.
The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not place any sources of danger on apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles).
Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous laser exposure or other unsafe operation.

FCC Information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/ receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FCC & IC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC and Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
WARNING
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.

Your party speaker

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What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your package:

Main unit x 1
AC power cord x 1
Quick start guide x 1
Safety sheet x 1
Warranty card x 1

Overview of the main unit

Top panel:

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MIC in : Microphone input.
Guitar in: Guitar input.
Audio in: Connect an external device in AUX mode.
TF: TF card slot.
USB: USB port.
Echo: Adjust the amount of echo.
Guitar: Adjust the guitar volume.
Treble: Adjust the treble level.
Bass: Adjust the bass level.
: In USB/TF/Bluetooth mode, press to skip to the previous track; in FM mode, press to search FM channel manually.
: In USB/TF/Bluetooth mode, press to skip to the next track; in FM mode, press to search FM channel manually.
: In USB/ TF/ Bluetooth mode, press to pause or resume play; in FM mode, long press to search and save FM channels automatically; press to select the saved channel. During recording, press to pause or resume record.
DBB: Press to switch between DBB1, DBB2 and DBB off.
Mic vol: Adjust the microphone volume in any mode.
Vol: Adjust the speaker volume.
: Press to switch to BT mode. Long press to disconnect from the current BT connection.
: Press to change speaker light mode 1/ 2/3/ 4/ 5/ Off. Long press to turn on/off strobe light.
LED display : Show the current status.
: Press to select the input source between Bluetooth/ FM radio/ Aux/ USB/ TF .
: Long press to turn on or turn off the speaker.
: In the Bluetooth mode, long press both speakers to enter/ exit TWS mode.
Voice fader : Eliminate the human voice.
Voice changer : Change the MIC tone.
Record : Short press to record the microphone audio to USB or TF card; short press again to stop the recording and return to the current source. Long press to play the record content. When playing the record content, long press to delete the record content.

Rear panel:

AC IN: Connect the AC cable to get power supply.
FM ANT: For FM radio.

Get started

Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous laser exposure or other unsafe operation.

Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence.
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and serial number of this apparatus. The model number and seria number are on the back of the apparatus.
Write the numbers here:
- Model No.
- Serial No.

Connect power

Caution
- Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the product.
- Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the power cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord.
NOTE
Before connecting to AC power, make sure that you have completed all other connections.
Connect the AC power cord to the AC in socket on the rear panel of the unit.
Then plug the other end of the AC power cord into a power outlet.
Power outlet socket and plug of power cord vary by regions.

Turn on
Long press the button on top panel to turn on/off the speaker.

Play audio through Bluetooth

Play from Bluetooth device

Press or button on the unit to switch to Bluetooth mode. You can see “bLUE” text display on the screen and the Bluetooth logo blinks.
On the Bluetooth device, switch on Bluetooth, search for and select [Philips TAX5708] to start connection. You will hear the prompt sound when the connection is successful. The Bluetooth indicator keeps solid, and the speaker light constant for 2 seconds in blue.
After successful connection, play audio on the Bluetooth device.
Long press button, the speaker will disconnect with the Bluetooth device, you can see the Bluethooth logo blinks on the screen and hear the prompt sound, and the speaker light blinks three times in blue.
To exit Bluetooth, press to switch to another source.

Note

Before pairing a device with this product, read it’s user manual for Bluetooth compatibility.
Any obstacle between this product and a Bluetooth device can reduce the operational range. Keep away from any other electronic device that may cause interference.
The operational range between this product and a Bluetooth device is approximately 10 meters (30 feet).
Before connecting another Bluetooth device, disconnect the current device firstly.
Press and hold button on the unit for 8 seconds to clear out the Bluetooth pairing information.
When the Bluetooth device is beyond the valid Bluetooth distance after 3 minutes, the unit will disconnect automatically from the device and enter Bluetooth paring mode.

Play from USB or TF card

Play from a USB or TF card storage device

Insert the USB or TF device into the USB or TF socket, and the unit switches automatically to USB or TF play mode.
Press / to select an audio track.

Control play
In USB or TF mode, follow the instructions below to control play.

Note

Make sure that the USB or TF device contains playable audio contents in supported formats.
USB supported audio formats: MP3, WAV
TF supported audio format: MP3, WAV

FM radio

Turn on FM radio
Press button to select FM mode until the display shows the FM frequency. Be sure to extend the antenna on the back of the unit to strengthen the reception eﬀect.

Automatically scan
Long pressing button will automatically search for FM channels. After searching finished, the searched channels will be saved automatically and the first saved channel will be broadcast. Then press the button to select scanned channel.

Manually scan
Press the / button to choose the channel by manually.

DBB eﬀect

Turn the speaker on and play audio, press the DBB button on top panel to change the speaker bass effect: DBB1/ DBB2/ DBB off.
Note
The speaker bass effect is set to DBB2 by default.

Record function

The speaker can record your Microphone or Guitar audio to USB or TF device. Please note that recording is only enabled when a USB or TF device and a microphone or Guitar is attached. To begin recording, the speaker can be in either AUX, USB, TF or FM mode.

Record operation

Note

In AUX mode, audio from Mic/ Guitar and AUX input will be recorded.
In FM mode, audio from Mic/ Guitar and FM radio audio will be recorded.
In USB or TF mode, only Mic/ Guitar input will be recorded.
Insert your USB or TF device. The speaker will create a directory called “ Rec ” in which your recordings will be put.
The record function is not available in BT mode.

TWS Function

Note: TWS works only if there are two identical party speakers (Philips TAX5708).

Pairing for stereo mode (TWS)

Turn the two speakers on and they will enter Bluetooth mode automatically.
You can see “bLUE” text display on the screen and the Bluetooth logo blinks.
Select one speaker as master and connect it to Bluetooth.
You will hear the prompt sound when the connection is successful.
Long press the button on the master speaker firstly, and then long press the button on the other (slave) speaker. Then both speakers enter stereo pairing mode (TWS).
You can see both speakers display “b ON” on the screen and hear the prompt sound from both speakers, and the speaker lights blink 3 times in purple.
When TWS is connected, the master displays “bLUE” and the slave speaker displays “ btbt”.
You will hear the prompt sound from both speakers, and the speaker lights are constant for 2 seconds in purple.
To exit TWS, long press on either speaker, then the speaker screen displays “b OF”.
You will hear the prompt sound from both speakers, and the speaker lights blink 3 times in purple. Then both speakers exit TWS mode and return to Bluetooth mode.

TWS Operation

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When TWS is connected, the slave speaker will synchronize from master speaker of below functions.

Light mode
Volume
Play/ pause
DBB
Previous/ next
Treble
Bass

Note

In TWS connection, buttons on the slave speaker will not work except or button.
Press the button on master speaker, and the master speaker will change to another source and disconnect from TWS, while the slave speaker is still in Bluetooth mode.
In TWS connection, the Vocal fader/ Voice changer/ Record functions are not available on either speaker.
During TWS pairing mode, both speakers will return to previous state automatically after 1 minute without user operations or TWS pairing is not successful.

Other features

Play music from an external device

Select AUX mode: Press button until the screen displays “AUX” text.
Connect an audio cable (not supplied) with the connector on the device:
- The “Audio in” socket on the speaker.
- The headphone jack on the device (MP3 player, cellphone, iPad, or other audio players).
Play audio on the device (refer to its user manual).

Change the speaker light effect
Press the button on the top panel to change the speaker light mode: Light mode 1/ Light mode 2/ Light mode 3/ Light mode 4/ Light mode 5/ Light off. Long press the button to turn off/ on the strobe light.

Sing through microphone

Adjust microphone volume
Connect a microphone (not supplied) into the Mic in jack of the unit, and adjust the microphone volume by rotating the Mic vol knob.

Adjust echo
Adjust the microphone echo level to your desired level by rotating the Echo knob on the top panel.

Vocal fader
Press the Vocal fader button on the top panel to turn the vocal fader on or oﬀ.

Voice changer
Press the Voice changer button on the panel to switch among diﬀerent voice tones: Voice 1/ Voice 2/ Voice 3/ Voice 4/ Voice oﬀ.

Guitar in

Adjust guitar volume
Connect a guitar to this party speaker directly through the Guitar in jack on the top panel.

Use a 6.3mm (1/4″) guitar connector (not supplied) to connect your guitar to the Guitar in jack.
The volume of your connected guitar can be controlled by the Guitar knob on the top panel.

Product information

Specifications

USB and TF card playability information

Compatible devices:
- USB ?ash memory ( USB 2.0 )
- USB ?ash players ( USB 2.0 )
- TF card
Supported formats:
- File formats: FAT, FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT
- Audio formats: MP3, WAV
- Maximum support 128G USB and TF Card.
  (If USB or TF card is larger than 128G, the playback and record function can not be worked normally).

Maintenance

Clean the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits,ammonia or abrasives.
Troubleshooting
Caution
Never remove the casing of this unit.
- To keep the Warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourseIf.
- If you encounter problems when using this unit, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips website (www.philips.com/support).
- When you contact Philips, ensure that your unit is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.
No power
- Make sure that the AC power plug of the unit is connected properly.
- Make sure that there is power at the AC outlet.
- To save power, the unit switches to standby automatically 15 minutes after a play reaches the end and no control is operated.
No sound
Adjust the volume.
No response from the unit
Disconect and reconnect the AC power plug, then turn on the unit again.
Cannot display some files in USB device
- The number of folders or files in the USB device has exceeded a certain limit. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
- The formats of these files are not supported.
USB device not supported
The USB device is incompatible with the unit. Try another one.

About Bluetooth device

The audio quality is poor after connection with a Bluetooth-enabled device
The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to this product or remove any obstacle between them.
Cannot connect with the device
- The Bluetooth function of the device is not enabled. Refer to the user manual of the device for how to enable the function.
- This product is already connected with another Bluetooth-enabled device. Disconnect that device and then try again.
The paired device connects and disconnects constantly
- The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to this product or remove any obstacle between them.
- For some devices, Bluetooth connection may be deactivated automatically as a power-saving feature. This does not indicate any malfunction of this product.

Notice

Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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 theproduct 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.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet.) Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

Trademark notice

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
This is CLASS Il apparatus with double insulation, and no protective earth provided.

ABOUT COMPANY

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please visit www.Philips.com/support for the latest updates and documents.
Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke 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 affiliates, and MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited is the warrantor in relation to this product.