TAA5608
5000 Series
Sports
Headphones
User manual
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www.philips.com/support
1 Important safety instructions 2
Hearing safety 2
General information 2
2 Your Bluetooth headphones 4
What's in the box 4
Other devices 4
Overview of your Bluetooth
wireless headphones 5
3 Get started 6
App download 6
Charge the battery 6
Pair the headphones with your
mobile phone 6
4 Use your headphones 7
Connect the headphones to a
Bluetooth device 7
Manage your calls and music 7
5 Technical data 9
6 Notice 10
Declaration of conformity 10
Disposal of your old product
and battery 10
Remove the integrated battery 10
Compliance with EMF 10
Environmental information 11
Notice of compliance 11
7 Trademarks 12
8 Frequently asked questions 13
Contents
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1 Important
safety
instructions
Hearing safety
Be sure to observe the following
guidelines when using your headphones.
• Listen at reasonable volumes for
reasonable periods of time.
• 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
earpieces 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
environments.
General information
To avoid damage or malfunction:
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.
Caution
Do not expose headphones to excessive heat.
Do not drop your headphones.
Headphones shall not be exposed to dripping
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
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
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
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
slot cover must be closed.
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
A battery subjected to extremely low air
pressure may result in an explosion or the
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.
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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.
only by external power source which output
shall comply with PS1 (with output capacity less
than 15W).
2 Your
Bluetooth
headphones
What's in the box
Wireless sports headphones Philips
TAA5608
Quick start guide
Other devices
A mobile phone or device (e.g. notebook,
tablet, Bluetooth adapters, MP3 players
etc) which supports Bluetooth and is
compatible with the headphones (see
'Technical data' on page 9).
Congratulations on your purchase, and
your product at www.philips.com/support.
With these Philips headphones, you can:
• Enjoy convenient wireless
handsfree calls
• Enjoy and control music wirelessly
• Switch between calls and music
Type C charging cable (for charging only)
Global Warranty
Soft pouch
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Overview of your
Bluetooth wireless
headphones
Mic hole
Type C charging slot
Volume +
Volume -
Power button
Multi-function button (MFB)
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3 Get started
Charge the battery
Connect the supplied charging cable to:
• Type C charging slot on the headphones;
• The charger/USB port of a computer.
Normally, a full charge takes 2 hours.
Pair the headphones
with your mobile phone
Make sure that the headphones are
The headphones remain in
pairing mode for 5 minutes.
Before you use the headphones with your
pair it with a mobile phone. A successful
pairing establishes a unique encrypted
link between the headphones and mobile
phone. The headphones store the last 4
devices in the memory. If you try to pair
more than 4 devices, the earliest paired
device is replaced by the new one.
LED turns white during charging and
fully charged.
Press and hold for 4 seconds until
Make sure that the mobile phone is
turned on and its Bluetooth feature is
activated.
The following example shows you how to
pair the headphones with your mobile
phone.
Pair the headphones with the mobile
phone. For detailed information,
refer to the user manual of your
mobile phone.
Activate the Bluetooth feature of
your mobile phone, select
Philips TAA5608.
Philips TAA5608
Tip
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Enter the headphones' password
"0000" (four zeros) if prompted. For
those devices featuring Bluetooth
3.0 or higher, there is no need to
enter a password.
App download
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
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.
Note
Scan the QR code/press 'Download'
button or search 'Philips Headphones' in
the Apple App Store or Google Play to
download the app.
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.
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4 Use your
headphones
Connect the headphones
to your Bluetooth device
Turn on your mobile phone/
Bluetooth device.
turn the headphones on.
The blue LED is on for 1 second
The headphones are
reconnected to the last
connected mobile phone/
Bluetooth device automatically.
If the last one is not available,
the headphones will be in
pairing mode
Manage your calls and
music
On/off
Task Button Operation
Turn the
headphones
on
Power
button
Press and hold
for 2 seconds
Turn the
headphones
Power
button
Press and hold
for 4 seconds
The blue
LED is on
for 1 second
If you turn on the mobile phone/Bluetooth
device or activate the Bluetooth feature after
turning on the headphones, you have to
reconnect the headphones and mobile
phone/Bluetooth device manually.
If the headphones fail to connect to any
Bluetooth device within range in 5 minutes,
battery life.
Note
Tip
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Note
When streaming audio from Device 1, receiving
a call from Device 2 will automatically pause
Device 1 playback. And the call will be routed
automatically to headphones.
Ending the call will automatically resume
playback from device 1.
Multi-point connection
Pairing
• Pairing the headphones to two
devices, e.g. mobile phone and
notebook.
Switch between device
• At anytime, you can only listen to
music from one device. Another
device will be for phone call.
• Pause the audio from one device
and then start play audio from the
another device.
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Other headphones indicator status
Headphones status
Indicator
The headphones
are connected
to a Bluetooth
device, while the
headphones in
standby mode
or while you are
listening to music
The blue LED
every 4 seconds
The headphones
are ready for
pairing
blue quickly
The headphones
are on but not
connected to a
Bluetooth device
The blue LED
every 3 seconds.
If no connection
can be made, the
headphones will
within 5 minutes
Low battery level The blue LED
for every minute
until it is out of
power
Battery is
fully charged
The blue LED is
Music control
Task Button Operation
MFBPlay or pause
music
Press once
Press once
Long press
Long press
Adjust volume
Next track
Previous track
Call control
Task
Button
Operation
Answer/hang
up a call
Reject a call
MFB
MFB
Press once
Long press
Switch caller
during a call
MFB Press twice
Running light
Task
Button
Operation
Running
light on
Slow breathing-->
Fast blinking -->
Constant On -->
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Press once
Press once
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5 Technical data
notice.
Music time: 6 hours
Talk time: 6 hours
Standby time: 80 hours
Charging time: 2 hours
Rechargeable lithium polymer
battery (140 mAh)
Bluetooth version: 5.3
• A2DP (Advanced Audio
• AVRCP (Audio Video Remote
Supported audio codes: SBC
Frequency range: 2.402-2.480 GHz
Transmitter power: < 10 dBm
Operating range: Up to 10 meters
(33 feet)
2 AI mics
Low battery warning: available
Note
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Compliance with EMF
This product complies with all
applicable standards and regulations
regarding exposure to electromagnetic
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 of the headphones.
• Make sure the headphones are
disconnected before removing the
battery.
6 Notice
Hereby, MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited
declares that the product is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of RED Directive
2014/53/EU and UK Radio Equipment
the Declaration of Conformity on
www.philips.com/support.
Declaration of conformity
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 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
point or a Philips service centre 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.
All unnecessary packaging has been
omitted. We have tried to make the
packaging easy to separate into three
materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene
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.
Notice of compliance
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.
FCC rules
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 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
to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
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 operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
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: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with Canada
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.
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Caution:
The user is cautioned that
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operated the equipment.
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna
Increase the separation between
equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet
the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help
Environmental information
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7 Trademarks
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.
Bluetooth
Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
Siri
8 Frequently
asked
questions
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.
The audio quality is poor when
streaming from a mobile phone, is very
slow or streaming does not work at all.
Make sure your mobile phone not only
supports (mono) HFP but also supports
A2DP and is BT4.0x (or higher)
compatible (see ‘Technical data’ on page
9).
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’ on
page 9).
The volume level of the headphones is
too low.
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.
I cannot connect the headphones to
another device, what do I do?
• Make sure the Bluetooth function of
the previous paired device is turned
• Repeat the pairing procedure on
your second device (see ‘Pair the
headphones with your mobile
phone’ on page 6).
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.
The Bluetooth device cannot �nd the
headphones.
• The headphones may be connected
to a previously paired device. Turn
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 mobile phone’ on page 6).
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.
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For further support,
visit www.philips.com/support
Clean your headphones regularly.
• Use a clean, damp cloth to clean your
headphones - especially the sound
conduits and the microphone holes -
regularly and avoid 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
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.
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