PHILIPS TAH5209 Wireless Over Ear Headphones User Manual

: June 27, 2024
: Philips

Table of Contents

PHILIPS TAH5209 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
Product Usage Instructions
Important safety instructions
Your wireless over-ear headphones
What’s in the box
Get started
Use your headphones
Reset the headphones
Technical data
FCC
Trademarks
Frequently asked questions
Documents / Resources

PHILIPS TAH5209 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

Specifications

Product: Headphones 5000 Series TAH5209
Wireless over-ear headphones
USB-C charging slot
Bluetooth compatible
LED indicator

Product Usage Instructions

Charge the battery

Before using the headphones, place them in the charging box and charge the battery for 2 hours for optimal capacity and lifetime.
Use the original USB-C charging cable to avoid damage.
Note: Finish your call before charging as connecting the earpieces to charge will power them off.
Recharge the battery at least once every three months if not in use for a long time.

App download:

Download the Philips Headphones app by scanning the QR code, pressing the ‘Download’ button, or searching ‘Philips Headphones’ in the Apple App Store or Google Play. The app allows you to customize your music and calling experience.

Pairing for the first time

Ensure headphones are powered off
Enable Bluetooth on your device
Press and hold the Power button on the headphones until the LED indicator flashes
Select ‘Philips TAH5209’ from available Bluetooth devices on your device
Once paired, the LED indicator will show a solid light

Connecting to Bluetooth device

To connect to a Bluetooth device, ensure Bluetooth is enabled on both devices. Follow the device’s Bluetooth pairing instructions.

Power on/off:

To power on/off the headphones, press and hold the Power button.

Manage calls and music

Use the Multi-Function Button (MFB) to manage calls (answer, end, reject) and music playback (play, pause, skip tracks).

Voice Assistant

You can activate your device’s voice assistant by pressing and holding the MFB.

Headphones LED indicator status

The LED indicator provides status information such as pairing mode, battery level, and charging status.

Reset the Headphones

To reset the headphones, press and hold the Power button and Volume + button simultaneously until the LED indicator flashes red and white.

Technical Data

The technical data section provides information on compliance, disposal of old products, battery removal, environmental information, and more. Refer to this section for detailed technical specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long does it take to fully charge the headphones?

A: A full charge typically takes two hours using the original USB-C charging cable.

Q: How do I customize my music experience using the Philips Headphones app?

A: The app allows you to adjust sound settings to best suit your preferences for music and calls. You can personalize your listening experience through the app.

Q: What should I do if my headphones are not pairing with my Bluetooth device?

A: Make sure the headphones are in pairing mode, check Bluetooth settings on your device, and ensure proper distance between devices for successful pairing.

Important safety instructions

Hearing safety

Danger 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.
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 headphones 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.

Caution

Do not expose headphones to excessive heat.
Do not drop your headphones.
Headphones shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. (Refer to the IP rating of a specific product)
Do not allow your headphones to be submerged in water.
Do not charge your headphones when the connector or socket is wet.
Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives.
Use a clean, damp cloth to clean your headphones – especially the sound conduits and the microphone holes – regularly and avoid the 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 five 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.
The integrated battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
The a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
To achieve the specific IP rating, the charging slot cover must be closed.
Disposal of a battery into a fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting a battery, can result in an explosion.
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
Replacement 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).
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.
To avoid the risk of fire, the equipment is supplied only by an external power source whose output shall comply with PS1 (with an output capacity of 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.

Your wireless over-ear headphones

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/support.

With the Philips wireless over-ear headphones, you can:

Enjoy convenient wireless handsfree calls
Enjoy and control music wirelessly
Switch between calls and music
Enjoy noise cancellation

What’s in the box

Philips wireless over-ear headphones Philips TAH5209

Other devices

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

Overview of your wireless headphones

Volume + / Next track
Multi-Function Button (MFB
Volume – / Previous track
Power button
LED indicator
USB-C charging slot

Get started

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 USB charging cable to:

The USB-C 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 two hours.

App download

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

Get Started

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.

Pair the earpieces with your Bluetooth device for the first time

Make sure that the headphones are fully charged and powered off.
Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds, the headphones will be in pairing mode and ready to connect.
- The LED on the headphones flashes white and blue alternately.
- The headphones are now in pairing mode and are ready to pair with a Bluetooth device (e.g. a mobile phone).
Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device.
Pair the headphones with your Bluetooth device, refer to the user manual of your Bluetooth device.

Note

After powering on, if the headphones can not and any previously connected Bluetooth device, please put them into pairing mode (press the power button for 5 seconds).
The following example shows you how to pair the headphones with your Bluetooth device.

Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device, and select Philips TAH5209.
Enter the headphones’ password 0000″ (4 zeros) if prompted. For those devices featuring Bluetooth 3.0 or higher, there is no need to enter a password.

Pair the headphones with another Bluetooth device

If you want to pair another Bluetooth device with the headphones, just put them into pairing mode (press the power button for 5 seconds), then discover the second device as per normal pairing.

Note

The headphones store 5 devices in the memory.
If you try to pair more than 5 devices, the earliest paired device is replaced by the new one.

Use your headphones

Connect the headphones to your Bluetooth device

Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device.
2 Press and hold the MFB button to turn the headphones on.
- The white LED will turn on in two seconds
- The headphones are reconnected to the last connected mobile phone/Bluetooth device automatically

Tip If you turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device after turning on the headphones, you have to go to the Bluetooth menu of the device and connect the headphones to the device manually.
Note In some Bluetooth devices, connection may not be automatic. In this case, you have to go to the Bluetooth menu of your device and connect the headphones to the Bluetooth device manually.

Power on/off

Manage your calls and music Music control

Call control

Three Way Calling

Voice Assistant

Headphones LED indicator status

Reset the headphones

If you encounter any pairing or connection issues, you can follow the following procedure to reset your headphones to factory default settings.

On your Bluetooth device, go to the Bluetooth menu and remove Philips TAH5209 from the device list.
Turn off the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device.
Turn on your headphones.
Press and hold Vol + and V- for 4 seconds at the same time.
Follow the steps in “Use your headphones to connect the headphones to your Bluetooth device.
Pair the headphones with your Bluetooth device, and select Philips TAH5209.

Technical data

Headphones

Music play time: 65 hours
Talk time: 65 hours
Charging time: 2 hours
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (500 mAh)
Bluetooth version: 5.3

Compatible Bluetooth profiles:

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*  **HFP (Hands-Free** Profile)
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- A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
Frequency range: 2.402-2.480GHz
Transmitter power: < 10 dBm
Operating range: Up to 10 meters (33 Chafeet)
Auto power off
50 USB-C port for charging
Dynamic bass
Multi-point connection

Note

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Battery life of playtime is approximate and may vary depending on application conditions.

Notice

Declaration of conformity

Hereby, MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited declares that the product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of RED Directive 2014/53/EU and UK Radio Equipment Regulations Sl 2017 No 1206.
You can find the Declaration of Conformity at www.philips.com/support.

Disposal of your old product and battery

Your product is designed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components that 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 a built-in rechargeable battery covered by European Directive 2013/56/EU which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste. We strongly advise you to take your product to an official collection point or a Philips service center to have a professional remove the rechargeable battery. Inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products and rechargeable batteries. Follow local rules and never dispose of the product and rechargeable batteries with normal household waste.
Correct disposal of old products and rechargeable batteries helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Remove the integrated battery

If there is no collection/recycling system for electronic products in your country, you can protect the environment by removing and recycling the battery before disposing the headphones.
Make sure the headphones are disconnected from the charging case before removing the battery.

Compliance with EMF

This product complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

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 that 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.

FCC

Notice of compliance

The device complies with the FCC rules, Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC rules

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according 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 under the instruction manual, 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 equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that of which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Caution: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Canada:

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.
- This equipment complies with Canada’s radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments.
- This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Trademarks

Bluetooth
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.

Siri

Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Google

Google and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.

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.

How to reset pairing.

Let headphones stay in pairing mode white and blue light flashes alternately and press and hold the Volume + and Volume- buttons together for more than four seconds until the blue LED lights are 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 headphones is too oW.

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.

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 Bluetooth device' on.

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.

Clean your headphones regularly

Use a clean, damp cloth to clean your headphones especially the sound conduits and the microphone holes regularly and avoid the 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 five 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.

For further support, visit www.philips.com/support.
2024©MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited. All rights reserved.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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 concerning this product.
All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective companies with which they are associated.
Register your product and get support at: www.philips.com/support

Documents / Resources

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