PHILIPS TS1108 Wireless Speaker User Manual

: August 28, 2024
: Philips

Wireless Speaker

1000 Series

TAS1108

User manual

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1 Important

Safety

Important safety instructions

Make sure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage on the back or the underside of the unit.
The speaker shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not place any source of danger on the speaker (e.g. liquid filled objects, lit candles).
Make sure that there is enough free space around the speaker for ventilation.
Please use the speaker safely in an environment with temperature between 0°C and 40°C .
Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Battery safety precautions

Danger of explosion if a battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
A battery (battery pack or battery installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
A battery in extreme high or low temperatures during use, storage or transportation, and low air pressure at high altitude can pose safety hazards.
Do not replace a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard (for example, some lithium battery types).
Disposing a battery into re or a hot oven, mechanically crushing or cutting a battery can result in an explosion.
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding, or an extremely low air pressure environment may result in an explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

Warning

Never remove the casing of this speaker.
Never lubricate any part of this speaker.
Place this speaker on a at, hard and stable surface.
Never place this speaker on other electrical equipment.
Only use this speaker indoors. Keep this speaker away from water, moisture and liquid-filled objects.
Keep this speaker away from direct sunlight, naked flames or heat.
Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Please note that your device contains built-in lithium batteries. The charging capacity of lithium batteries will decrease over time due to their self-discharge characteristics. To ensure the longevity of your device’s battery, we recommend charging the built-in lithium battery to around 50% every 6 months when the device is not in use.

2 Your wireless speaker

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What’s in the box

Check and identify the contents of your package:

Speaker
Type-C USB cable
Quick start guide / safety sheet / warranty

Overview of the speaker

(1)
Adjust the volume up

(2)
– Turn the speaker on or off
– Play or pause the audio playback

(3)
Adjust the volume down

(4)
– Change light mode
– Switch between BT and TF source
– Pair for stereo

(5) TF card slot
TF music playback

(5) DC IN
Charge the build-in battery

3 Get started

Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence.

Charge the built-in battery

The speaker is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery.

Note

Fully charge the built-in battery before using.

Connect the Type-C socket on the speaker to an outlet (5V⎓1A) by using the provided Type-C cable.

When the speaker is being charged the LED indicator turns red.
When the speaker is fully charged the LED indicator goes off.

Caution

Risk of speaker damage! Make sure the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the speaker
Risk of electric shock! When unplug the USB cable, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cable.
Use only a USB cable specified by the manufacturer or sold with this speaker.

Turn on/off

Press to turn the speaker on.
You will hear the prompt sound.
To turn the speaker off, press again.
You will hear the prompt sound.

Note

The speaker will turn off automatically if there is no audio signal from Bluetooth for 15 minutes.

4 Play from Bluetooth devices

Connect the speaker to your Bluetooth device

With this speaker, you can enjoy audio from your Bluetooth device.

Note

Make sure that the Bluetooth function is enabled on your device.
The maximum distance for pairing the speaker and your Bluetooth device is 20 meters (66 feet).
Keep away from any other electronic device that may cause interference.

1. Press to turn on the speaker. It will enter Bluetooth pairing mode automatically with white breathing light blinking slowly. You can also press down to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
2. Enable Bluetooth and select “Philips S1108” in the Bluetooth list on your device for pairing.
3. Play audio on your Bluetooth device to start streaming music.
4. Press two times to switch the music playback between Bluetooth and TF card.

Note
To disconnect a device, you can

Press and hold until you see white breathing light; or
On the connected device, select the pairing name “Philips S1108” in the Bluetooth device list and click to cancel the pairing. Once disconnected, you’ll see white breathing light.

Control playback during music playback

Press to pause or resume play
Press twice to play the next track
Press three times to play the previous track

/
Short press to decrease/increase one level of volume
Long press to decrease/increase the volume continuously

Light mode

Press to change the light modes or turn the light off.

Pairing for stereo mode

Two identical wireless speakers (Philips S1108) can pair with each other for stereo sound.

1. Power on both speakers, they will enter Bluetooth pairing mode automatically. Press either speaker to disconnect from Bluetooth device. The other speaker connected to your Bluetooth device will be used as the primary speaker.
2. Press three times on both speakers to enter stereo pairing mode. Once connected successfully, you will hear a prompt voice. The light mode will sync on both speakers.
3. Press on either speaker will play /pause /adjust volume as well change the light mode on both speakers.
4. To exit the stereo mode, press three times on either speaker.

5 Product information

Note

Product information is subject to change without prior notice.

General information

USB port	5V⎓1A
Built-in Lithium battery	1500 mAh
Product size (WxHxD)	81 x 78 x 81 mm
Weight (main unit)	225 g
Operation Ambient	0°C~40°C

Amplifer

Output power (RMS)	3W
Frequency response	120 Hz -16KHz
Signal to noise ratio	>82dB

Speaker

Impedance	4Ω
Maximum input power	3W
Driver	Diameter 52mm

Bluetooth

Bluetooth version	5.3
Frequency range	2402 – 2480 MHz
Maximum transmission power	<10dBm
Compatible Bluetooth profiles	Supports a2dp/ avctp/avrcp/hfp
Bluetooth range	up to 20m

6 Troubleshooting

Warning

Never remove the casing of the speaker.

To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the speaker yourself you encounter problems when using this speaker, 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 the speaker is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.

General

No power

Make sure the speaker is fully charged.
Make sure the USB socket of the speaker is properly connected.
As a power-saving feature, the speaker turns off automatically 15 minutes after no audio signal is received.

No sound

Adjust the volume on this speaker.
Adjust the volume on the connected device.
Make sure that your Bluetooth device is within the operational range.

No response from the speaker

Restart the speaker.

Bluetooth

The audio quality is poor after connection with a Bluetooth-enabled device

The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to this speaker or remove any obstacle between them.

Fail to nd [Philips S1108] on your Bluetooth device for pairing

Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter Bluetooth pairing mode, and then try again.

Cannot connect with your Bluetooth device

The Bluetooth function of your device is not enabled. Refer to the user manual of your device to nd out how to enable the function.
This speaker is not in pairing mode.
This speaker is already connected to another Bluetooth-enabled device. Disconnect and try again.

7 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.

Compliance

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 nd the Declaration of Conformity on www.philips.com/support.

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 (EU) 2023/154 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 integrated batteries
Make sure the product is disconnected from power before removing the integrated battery.

For illustration purposes only

Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.

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.

Disposal of a battery into re or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, can result in an explosion.

FCC and IC statement

FCC information
The device complies with the FCC rules, Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. (2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. (3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

RF Warning Statement
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.

IC-Canada: CAN ICES (B) / NMB (B)
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Radiation Exposure Statement: The product comply with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual.

Trademark notice

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the 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.

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 in relation to this product.
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