Soundbar 4000 Series TAB4208 User manual Register your product and get support at www.philips.
Contents 1 Important safety instructions Safety Care for your product Care of the environment Compliance Help and support FCC information 2 Your soundbar What’s in the box Main unit Connectors Remote control Prepare the remote control Placement Wall mount 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 3 Connect 11 4 Use your soundbar 13 13 13 14 14 15 16 16 5 Product speci�cations 17 6 Troubleshooting 18 7 Trademarks 20 Connect to HDMI ARC socket Connect to Optical socket Connect to AUX socket Connect to power
1 Important safety instructions Read and understand all instructions before you use your product. If damage is caused by failure to follow instructions, the warranty does not apply. Safety Risk of electric shock or �re! • Before you make or change any connections, make sure that all devices are disconnected from the power outlet. • Never expose the product and accessories to rain or water. Never place liquid containers, such as vases, near the product.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote control is not to be used for a long time. Batteries contain chemical substances, they should be disposed of properly. • • Follow the instructions in the user manual! WARNING! Warning: Risk of electric shock! The exclamatory mark is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating instructions.
• �nd 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 �nd this information on the back or bottom of your product.
2 Your soundbar Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully bene�tt from the support that Philips offers,register your soundbar at www.philips.com/support. Main unit This section includes an overview of the main unit. 1 2 3 What’s in the box Check and identify the items in the package: • • • • • • • Soundbar Remote control Adapter Wall mount kit Quick start guide Warranty card Wall mount template x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 4 5 ① +/- (Volume) button Increase or decrease volume.
Connectors Remote control This section includes an overview of the connectors available on your soundbar. This section includes an overview of the remote control. 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ① DC in Connect to the power supply. ② HDMI out (ARC) Connect to the HDMI (ARC) input on the TV. ③ Audio in Audio input from, for example, an MP3 player (3.5mm jack). ④ USB • Connect to a USB storage device for audio media play. • Upgrade software of this product.
⑤ (Previous / Next) / Skip to the previous or next track in USB/ BT mode. (Play / Pause) Start, pause or resume play in USB/ BT mode. VOL+ / VOL- (System volume) Increase /decrease system volume level. ⑥ Optical Switch your audio source to the optical connection. Replace the remote control battery Slide to remove the battery compartment cover, insert 2 AAA batteries (1.5V) with correct polarity, then slide the battery compartment cover back into position.
• • • • • • Do not place the remote control on a wet object. Do not place the remote control under direct sunlight or near sources of excessive heat. Remove the battery from the remote control when not in use for a long period of time, as corrosion or battery leakage may occur and result in physical injury, and/or property damage, and/or �re. Do not use any batteries other than those speci�ed Do not mix new batteries with old ones. Never recharge a battery unless it is con�rmed to be a rechargeable type.
1 ~50mm/2.0" 830mm / 32.68” 2 2.5-3.0mm/0.1-0.12” 4mm/ 0.16" >33mm/1.3" 3 4 1 Drill 2 parallel holes (diameter 3-8mm each according to wall type) on the wall. The distance between the holes are: 830mm / 32.68” You can use the wall mount template provided for helping the drilling holes position on the wall. 2 Secure the dowels and screws in the holes. Be sure to leave a 2.5-3.0mm gap between the wall and the screw’s head. 3 Hang the soundbar on the fastening screws.
3 Connect 2 This section helps you connect your soundbar to a TV and other devices, and then set it up. For information about the basic connections of your soundbar and accessories, see the quick start guide. Note • • Note • • • For identi�cation and supply ratings, see 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.
HDMI out (eARC) Connect to AUX socket • TV Use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable to HDMI (eARC/ARC) connect the TV’s headphone socket to the AUX socket on the unit. TV Optical Optical out Connect to power • • Optical TV Audio in Optical out TV Headphone (3.5mm) AUDIO OUT • 1 Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have completed all other connections. Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the unit.
4 Use your soundbar Select source 1 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 and the user manual. Switch the soundbar to the correct source for other devices. Status AUX USB Standby • • When you �rst connect the unit to the main socket, the unit will be in STANDBY mode. The [Standby] indicator will light up.
• Stadium (2 LEDs ON): Create an atmosphere as if watching a sports game in a stadium. AUX/USB BT Standby OPT HDMIARC Adjust the treble and bass volume 2 Press - Bass + Press -Bass + on the remote control to increase/decrease Bass's volume. Movie Bass +5 Music AUX/USB BT Standby OPT HDMI ARC Voice Stadium Bass -5 Adjust the volume When adjusting the volume of the soundbar, the status indicator will increase / decrease the amount of light.
• Bluetooth operation 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 �les stored on the device through your soundbar. • 5 To disconnect Bluetooth connection and pair a new Bluetooth device： What you need • A Bluetooth device which supports Bluetooth pro�le A2DP, AVRCP and is with Bluetooth version 5.0 + EDR.
USB operation Enjoy audio on a USB storage device, l such as an MP3 Optica player and USB �ash memory, etc. 1 Insert the USB device. TV Optical out AUX / Optical / HDMI ARC operation Ensure that the unit is connected to the TV or audio device. 1 Press the button repeatedly on the unit or press the AUX/USB , Optical , HDMI ARC buttons on the remote to select the desired mode. The indicator light on the soundbar will show which mode is currently in use.
5 Product speci�cations Note • Speci�cations and design are subject to change without notice. Remote control Distance/Angle 6m/30° Battery type AAA (1.5V X 2) Supported Audio formats HDMI ARC • Bluetooth Bluetooth pro�les A2DP, AVRCP Bluetooth version V 5.
6 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 main unit do not work. • Disconnect form the power supply for a few minutes, and then connect again.
Remote control does not work. • Before you press any playback control button, �rst select the correct source. • Reduce the distance between the remote control and the unit. • Insert the battery with its polarities (+/-) aligned as indicated. • Replace the battery. • Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the unit. The soundbar turns off. • When the unit’s external input signal level is too low, the unit will turn off automatically in 15 minutes.
Trademarks: The Adopted Trademarks HDMI, HDMI High-De�nition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. 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.
Speci�cations are subject to change without notice. Please visit www.Philips.com/support for the latest updates and documents. 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. TAB4208_UM _V1.
