Philips BT5500 User manual

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Contents
1 Important 2
2 Your Bluetooth speaker 3
Introduction 3
What's in the box 3
Overview of the speaker 4
3 Get started 5
Power supply 5
Turn on 6
4 Use Bluetooth devices 7
Connect a device 7
Play from Bluetooth device 8
Control your phone call 8
Disconnect the Bluetooth-enabled device 8
Enter Bluetooth pairing mode 8
Connect another Bluetooth-enabled
device 8
5 Other features 9
Listen to an external device 9
Charge your mobile devices 9
Adjust volume 9
Reset the speaker 9
6 Product information 10
Specications 10
7 Troubleshooting 11
General 11
About Bluetooth device 11
8 Notice 12
Compliance 12
Care of the environment 12
Trademark notice 12

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1 Important
Warning
•Never remove the casing of this speaker.
•Never lubricate any part of this speaker.
•Never place this speaker on other electrical equipment.
•Keep this speaker away from direct sunlight, naked
amesorheat.
•Make sure that you always have easy access to the
power cord, plug, or adaptor to disconnect the speaker
from the power.
• Make sure that there is enough free space
around the speaker for ventilation.
• Battery usage CAUTION –To prevent
battery leakage which may result in bodily
injury, property damage, or damage to the
speaker:
• Install the batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the speaker.
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).
• Remove the batteries when the
speaker is not used for a long time.
• The batteries shall not be exposed to
excessiveheatsuchassunshine,reor
the like.
• Use only power supplies listed in the user
manual.
• The speaker shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
• Do not place any sources of danger on
thespeaker(e.g.liquidlledobjects,lighted
candles).
• Where the plug of the Direct Plug-in
Adapter is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
Note
•The type plate is located on the bottom of the product.

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2 Your Bluetooth
speaker
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welcometoPhilips!Tofullybenetfromthe
support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With this speaker, you can
• enjoy audio from your Bluetooth-enabled
devices or other external audio devices;
and
• charge mobile devices through the micro
USB socket.
What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
• Main unit
• AC/DC adaptor
• Short user manual
• Safetyandnoticeleaet
Short User Manual
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Overview of the speaker
a
• Turn the speaker on or off.
b PAIRING
• Enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
• Disconnect Bluetooth connection.
c DC IN
• Connect power.
d AUDIO IN
• Connect an external audio device.
e Reset
• Restore factory default settings.
f CHARGING
• Charge mobile devices (in AC mode).
g Volume knob
• Adjust volume.
h
• Answer or reject an incoming call.
• End the current phone call.
• Transfer the call to your mobile device.
b
c
d
e
g
i
h
f
a
i NFC
• Connect a device with NFC feature
through Bluetooth.

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3 Get started
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
Power supply
Either AC power or alkaline battery (LR6 AA)
can be used as power supply of this product.
Option 1: Battery power
Caution
•Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,
sunshine,orre.Neverdiscardbatteriesinre.
•Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should
be disposed of properly.
Note
•Batteries are not supplied with the accessories.
To install the batteries:
1 Unlock the battery compartment as
illustrated.
2 Insert 4 AA batteries with correct polarity
(+/-) as indicated.
3 Close the battery compartment.
Option 2:AC power
Caution
•Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back
or underside of the speaker.
•Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC
adapter, always pull the plug from the socket. Never
pull the cord.
Connect the power adaptor to:
• the DC IN socket on the speaker.
• the wall outlet.
DC IN

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Turn on
Press .
» The speaker switches to Bluetooth
mode.
» TheLEDindicatorashesblue.
Note
•Ifbatteryislow,theLEDindicatorashesred.
Switch to standby mode
The speaker switches to standby mode in the
following situation:
• Press again;
• The connection with Bluetooth device or
other device is invalid for 15 minutes; or
• Music playback is stopped for 15 minutes.

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4 Use Bluetooth
devices
With this speaker, you can listen to audio from
Bluetooth-enabled devices and control the
incoming call through Bluetooth.
Connect a device
Note
•Make sure that your Bluetooth device is compatible
with this speaker.
•Before pairing a device with this speaker, read its user
manual for Bluetooth compatibility.
•The speaker can memorize a maximum of 4 paired
devices.
•Make sure that Bluetooth function is enabled on your
device, and your device is set as visible to all other
Bluetooth devices.
•Any obstacle between this speaker and a Bluetooth
device can reduce the operational range.
•Keep away from any other electronic device that may
cause interference.
Option 1: Connect a device through
NFC
Near Field Communication (NFC) is a
technology that enables short-range wireless
communication between various NFC
compatible devices, such as mobile phones and
IC tags.
If your Bluetooth device supports NFC, you can
connect it with this speaker easily.
1 Enable NFC on your Bluetooth device
(refer to its user manual).
2 Press on this speaker.
» TheLEDindicatorashesblue.
3 Tap the NFC tag on the top of the speaker
with the NFC area of your Bluetooth
device.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the pairing and connection.
» After successful pairing and connection,
the speaker beeps twice, and the LED
indicator turns solid blue.
Option 2: Connect a device manually
Note
•The operational range between this speaker and a
Bluetooth device is approximately 10 meters (30 feet).
1 Press .
» TheLEDindicatorashesblue.
2 On your Bluetooth device, enable
Bluetooth and search for Bluetooth devices
that can be paired (see the user manual of
the device).
3 When [Philips BT5500] is displayed on
your device, select it to start pairing and
connection. If necessary, input “0000” as
the pairing password.
» After successful pairing and connection,
the speaker beeps twice, and the LED
indicator turns solid blue.
LED indicator Description
Flashing blue Connecting or waiting for
connection
Solid blue Connected

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Play from Bluetooth device
Note
•If there is an incoming call on the connected mobile
phone, music play pauses.
After successful Bluetooth connection, play
audio on the Bluetooth device.
» Audio streams from your Bluetooth
device to the speaker.
Control your phone call
After Bluetooth connection, you can control an
incoming call with this speaker.
Button Function
Press to answer an incoming call.
Press and hold to reject an incoming
call.
During a call, press to end the current
call.
During a call, press and hold to
transfer the call to your mobile device.
Disconnect the Bluetooth-
enabled device
• Press and hold PAIRING for two seconds;
• Disable Bluetooth on your device; or
• Move the device beyond the
communication range.
» TheLEDindicatorashes.
Enter Bluetooth pairing mode
Press and hold PAIRING for two seconds.
Connect another Bluetooth-
enabled device
Disable Bluetooth on the current device, and
then connect another device.

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5 Other features
Listen to an external device
With this speaker, you can also listen to an
external audio device such as an MP3 player.
Note
•Make sure that music playback through Bluetooth is
paused.
1 Connect an audio input cable (not
supplied) with a 3.5 mm connector on
both ends to
• the AUDIO IN socket on this speaker,
and
• the headphone socket on the external
device.
2 Play audio on the external device (refer to
its user manual).
Charge your mobile devices
You can charge your mobile devices through
the CHARGING socket.
Note
•The USB socket is for charging only.
In AC power supply mode, connect to your
mobile device with a USB cable (not supplied).
» Once the device is recognized, the
charging starts.
Adjust volume
Rotate the volume knob to increase or
decrease the volume.
Reset the speaker
If the system works abnormally, reset the
speaker to factory default settings.
Press the reset button with the tip of a pen or
toothpick.
» All settings are reset to factory default.
CHARGING

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6 Product
information
Note
•Product information is subject to change without prior
notice.
Specications
Amplier
Rated Output Power 10W RMS
Signal to Noise Ratio > 62 dBA
AUX Input 600 mV
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version V4.0
SupportedProles HFP, A2DP, AVRCP
Range 10 m (Free space)
General information
Power Supply
- AC Power (power
adapter)
Brand name: PHILIPS;
Model:TPA103B-
18120-EU;
Input: AC100-240 V~,
50/60 Hz, 1.1A MAX;
Output: DC 12 V
1.5 A;
- Battery 4 x 1.5 V LR6 AA
Alkaline battery
Charging Voltage and
Current
5 V 1 A
Operation Power
Consumption
AC 18 W
Standby Power
Consumption
< 0.5 W
Dimensions - Main
Unit (W x H x D)
210 x 201 x 55 mm
Weight - Main Unit 1.4 kg

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7 Troubleshooting
Warning
•Never remove the casing of this device.
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this
device, check the following points before
requesting service. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips Web page (www.
philips.com/support).When you contact Philips,
make sure that the device is nearby and the
model number and serial number are available.
General
No power
•Ensure that the AC power plug of the unit
is connected properly.
•Ensure that there is power at the AC
outlet.
•Insert the batteries with their polarities
(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.
•Replace the battery.
No sound or poor sound
•Adjust volume on the product.
•Adjust volume on the connected device.
No response from the speaker
•Disconnect and reconnect the power plug,
then turn on the speaker again.
•Press the reset button with the tip of a pen
or toothpick to restore factory settings.
•Make sure that AC power is connected
properly.
•Make sure that there is power at the AC
outlet.
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.

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8 Notice
Anychangesormodicationsmadetothis
device that are not expressly approved by
WOOX Innovations may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Compliance
Hereby,WOOX Innovations declares that this
product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions
ofDirective1999/5/EC.Youcanndthe
Declaration of Conformity on www.philips.com/
support.
Care of the environment
Disposal of your old product
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. Inform yourself about the local
separate collection system for electrical and
electronic products. Follow local rules and never
dispose of the product with normal household
waste. Correct disposal of old products
helps prevent negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
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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 WOOX
Innovations is under license.
The N Mark is a trademark or registered
trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United
States and in other countries.
This is CLASS II apparatus with double
insulation, and no protective earth provided.

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Philips and the Philips’ Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.
and are used by WOOX Innovations Limited under license from Koninklijke Philips N.V.
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