Philips Essence 5000 Series User manual

User manual
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5000 series
Soundbar Speaker
TAB5105

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Contents
1 Important 2
Help and support 2
Important safety instructions 2
Care for your product 4
Care of the environment 4
Compliance 4
What’s in the Box 4
2 Your SoundBar 5
Main unit 5
Remote control 5
Connectors 6
3 Connect 7
Placement 7
Connect the SoundBar 7
Connect audio from TV and other
devices 8
4 Use your SoundBar 9
Adjust the volume 9
MP3 player 10
Play audio through Bluetooth 10
Auto standby 11
Apply factory settings 11
Update software 11
5 Wall mount 11
6 Product specifications 12
7 Troubleshooting 13

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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.

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• 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.

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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
Check and identify the item in the package:
Soundbar x1
Remote control x1
ACadaptor(forSoundbar) x1
WallMountKit x1
(WallBracketsx2,Screwsx6,Dowelsx2)
QuickStartGuide/WarrantyCard/Safety
Sheet x1
AAA Batteries x2
AC Adapter

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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.
Volume -
Decreasevolume.

Volume +
Increase volume.
(SOURCE)
Select an input source for the
soundbar.
Switch the soundbar on or to standby.
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
Bluetoothmode 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.
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
• ChooseMusic,MovieorNews
mode.
AUX
• Switchyouraudiosourcetothe
AUX connection.

• Muteorrestorevolume.

• SkiptothenexttrackinBluetooth
mode.

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.
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.

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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

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Connect audio from TV and
other devices
Option 1: Connect audio through
a digital optical cable
Best quality audio
1Using 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
1Using a 3.5mm stereo audio cable,
connect the AUX IN connector on your
SoundBar to the AUX connector on the
TV or other device.

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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.
1 UsingaHighSpeedHDMIcable,
connect the HDMI OUT (ARC)-TO TV
connector on your Soundbar to the
HDMI ARC connector on the TV.
• TheHDMI ARC connector on the
TV might be labeled differently. For
details, see the TV user manual.
2 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
1Press +/- (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.

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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.
1Using the 3.5mm stereo audio cable,
connect the MP3 player to the AUX IN
connector on your SoundBar
2Press AUX on the remote control.
3Press 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).
1Press on the remote control to switch
the SoundBar to Bluetooth mode.
The soundbar's indicator blinks
blue.
2 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.
3Wait until the soundbar's indicator
becomes solid blue.
If the connection fails, the
indicator blinks continually at a
lower rate.
4Select 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.
5 To exit Bluetooth, select other source.
• Whenyourswitchbackto
Bluetooth mode, Bluetooth
connection remains active.

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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
wrth 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.
1 In AUX mode, long press the power key
of the remote control for 5 seconds.
The factory settings is restored.
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.
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.
3.0-3.5mm/0.12"-0.14"
>25mm/0.98"
4mm/
0.16"
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.

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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.

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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.

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