PHILIPS TAB5105 Soundbar Speaker 5000 series User Manual
- June 8, 2024
- Philips
Table of Contents
User Manual
PHILIPS TAB5105 Soundbar Speaker 5000 series
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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.
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, fine 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 is 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, 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.
What’s in the Box
2. 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.
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Volume –
Decrease volume. -
Volume +
Increase volume. -
(SOURCE)
Select an input source for the soundbar. -
Switch the soundbar on or to standby.
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Soundbar’s LED indicator
• Light up red when the soundbar is in standby.
• Light up green when you switch to AUX in input source (3.5mm stereo audio cable).
• Light up blue when you switch to Bluetooth mode and Bluetooth devices are paired. • Light up yellow when you switch to optical input source.
• Light up purple when you switch to HDMI (ARC) imput source.
• Blink red when you increase or decrease volume, solid red when you maximize or minimize volume.
• Blink red at a low rate when you mute the soundbar. -
Remote sensor
Remote control
This section includes an overview of the remote control.
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(Standby-On)
• Switch the SoundBar on or to standby. -
Volume +
• Increase volume. -
Skip to the previoustrack in Bluetooth mod.
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Play buttons
• Play, pause or resume play in Bluetooth mode. -
BT/PAIR
• Press to switch to the Bluetooth mode.
• Press and hold to the disconnect the currently connected Bluetooth device and start a new pairing. -
EQ
Select Music, Movie or News mode
• Music: The LED indicator on Soundbar blinks white for 3 seconds.
• Movie: The LED indicator on Soundbar blinks green light for 3 seconds.
• News: The LED indicator on Soundbar blinks red for 3 seconds. -
AUX
• Switch your audio source to the AUX connection. -
Mute or restore volume.
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Skip to the next track in Bluetooth mode.
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Volume –
• Decrease volume. -
HDMI (ARC)
• Switch your audio source to the HDMI (ARC) connection. -
OPTICAL
• Switch your audio source to the optical connection.
Connectors
This section includes an overview of the connectors available on your SoundBar.
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HDMI (ARC)
Connect to the HDMI input on the TV. -
SERVICE
For software upgrade. -
AUX IN
Audio input from, for example, an MP3 player (3.5mm jack). -
OPTICAL
Connect to an optical audio output on the TV or a digital device. -
DC IN
Connect the soundbar to the power supply.
3. Connect
This section helps you connect your SoundBar to a TV and other devices. For information about the basic connections of your SoundBar and accessories, see the quick start guide.
Note
- For identification 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 as shown below.
Connect the SoundBar
Connect audio from TV and other devices
Option 1: Connect audio through a digital optical cable
Best quality audio
- Using an optical cable, connect the OPTICAL connector on your SoundBar to the OPTICAL OUT connector on the TV or other device.
• The digital optical connector might be labeled SPDIF or SPDIF OUT.
NOTE: The TV audio output must be set to PCM.
Option 2: Connect audio through a 3.5mm stereo audio cable
Basic quality audio
Using a 3.5mm stereo audio cable, connect the AUX IN connector on your SoundBar to the AUX connector on the TV 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.
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Using a High Speed HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT (ARC)-TO TV connector on your Soundbar to the NHDMI ARC connector on the TV.
• The HDMI ARC connector on the TV might be labeled differently. For details, see the TV user manual. -
On your TV, turn on HDMI-CEC operations. For details, see the TV user manual.
NOTE: The TV audio output must be set to PCM.
4. Use your SoundBar
This section helps you use the SoundBar 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
Press +/- (Volume) to increase or decrease a volume level.
- To mute sound, press .
- To restore the sound, press again or press +/- (Volume).
Volume indicator
- When you press the volume + to increase the volume, the SoundBar’s indicator will blink red, and the volume will return to the normal state after it reaches the maximum with the SoundBar’s indicator showing solid red for 2 seconds.
- When you press the volume- to decrease the volume, the SoundBar’s indicator will blink red, and the volume will return to the normal state after it reaches the minimum with the SoundBar’s indicator showing solid red for 2 seconds.
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.
- Using the 3.5mm stereo audio cable, connect the MP3 player to the AUX IN connector on your SoundBar
- Press AUX on the remote control.
- 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
- A Bluetooth 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).
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Press on the remote control to switch the SoundBar to Bluetooth mode.
The soundbar’s indicator blinks blue. -
On the Bluetooth device, switch on Bluetooth, search for and select Philips TAB5105 to start connection (see the user manual of the Bluetooth device on how to enable Bluetooth).
During connection, the soundbar’s indicator blinks blue. -
Wait until the soundbar’s indicator becomes solid blue.
If the connection fails, the indicator blinks continually at a lower rate. -
Select and 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 / to skip to a track or press to pause/ resume play. -
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 Sound Ban such as wall, 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 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.
Apply factory settings
You can reset your SoundBar to the default setting mode.
- In AUX mode, long press the power key of the remote control for 5 seconds.
The factory settings is restored.
5. Wall mount
Note
- Improper wall mounting may result in accident, injury or damage. If 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.
See the illustration in the quick start guide on how to wall mount the SoundBar.
- Drill two holes on the wall.
- Secure the dowels and screws in the holes.
- Hang the SoundBar on the fastening screws.
6. Product specifications
Note
- Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Amplifier
- RMS total output power: 30W RMS (+/- 0.5 dB, 10% THD)
- Frequency response: 50 Hz-15 kHz / ±3 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio: > 65 dB (CCIR) / (A-weighted)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: <1%
- Input sensitivity: LINE IN: 500 mV +/-50 mV
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP
- Bluetooth version: 4.2
- Frequency band/Output power: 2402-2480 MHz / ≤ 20 dBm
Main unit
Soundbar
- Power supply: 100-240V~, 50/60 Hz
- Power consumption: 15V/1.6A
- Standby power consumption: ≤ 0.5 W
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 960 x 65.5 x 91 mm
- Weight: 1.56 kg
- Built-in speakers: 2 x full range (52 mm/2″, 4 ohm)
Remote control batteries
- 2 x AAA-R03-1.5 V
Standby information
- When the product remains inactive for 15 minutes, it automatically switches to standby or networked standby.
- When the product (soundbar) remains standby information, the power consumption in standby is less than 2W.
- To deactivate Bluetooth connection, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the remote control.
- To activate Bluetooth connection, enable Bluetooth connection on your Bluetooth device.
7. 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.
- Reset your SoundBar to its factory settings.
- 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 theTV 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 offWi-Fi function on the Bluetooth device to avoid interference.
- For some Bluetooth, the Bluetooth connection can be deactivated automatically to save powerThis does not indicate any malfunction of the SoundBar.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please visit www.philips.com/support for the latest updates and documents.
Philips and 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.
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