User manual
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Soundbar
4000 Series
TAB4000
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Contents
1 Important safety instructions 3
Safety 3
Care for your product 4
Care of the environment 4
Declaration of conformity 5
Help and support 5
2 Your soundbar 5
What’s in the box 5
Main unit
6
Connectors 6
Remote control 7
Prepare the remote control 7
Placement 8
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Wall mount
3 Connect 10
Connect to HDMI ARC 10
Connect to power 10
4 Use your soundbar 11
Turn ON and OFF 11
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Troubleshooting 16
Trademarks 18
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Adjust the volume 12
Factory reset
13
Bluetooth operation
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USB operation
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HDMI ARC operation
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1 Important
safety
instructions
Safety
Read and understand all instructions before
you use your product. If damage is caused by
failure to follow instructions, the warranty
does not apply.
The symbol indicates DC voltage.
Follow the instructions in the user
manual!
• 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. If liquids are spilt
on or into the product, disconnect it
from the power outlet immediately.
Contact Consumer Care to have the
product checked before use.
• Never place the product and
other heat sources, including direct
sunlight.
• Never insert objects into the
ventilation slots or other openings on
the product.
• Where the mains plug or an
appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
• Battery (battery pack or batteries
installed) shall not be exposed to
or the like.
• Disconnect the product from the
power outlet before lightning storms.
• When you disconnect the power
cord, always pull the plug, never the
cable.
• Use the product in tropical and/or
moderate climates.
•
see the type plate at the back or
bottom of the product.
• Before you connect the product to
the power outlet, ensure that the
power voltage matches the value
printed on the back or bottom of the
product. Never connect the product
to the power outlet if the voltage is
Risk of injury or damage to this
product!
• For wall mounting, this product must
be securely attached to the wall in
accordance with the installation
instructions. Use only the supplied
wall mount bracket (if available).
Improper wall mounting may result
in accident, injury or damage. If you
have any query, contact Consumer
Care in your country.
• Never place the product or any
objects on power cords or on other
electrical equipment.
• If the product is transported in
temperatures below 5°C, unpack
the product and wait until its
temperature matches room
temperature before connecting it to
the power outlet.
• Parts of this product can be made of
glass. Handle with care to avoid injury
and damage.
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Risk of overheating!
• Never install this product in a
space of at least four inches around
the product for ventilation. Ensure
curtains or other objects never cover
the ventilation slots on the product.
Battery usage CAUTION
• 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 recycled
or disposed of as per state and local
guidelines.
• Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the apparatus.
• The battery (batteries or battery pack)
shall not be exposed to excessive heat
•
a hot oven, or mechanically crushing
or cutting of a Battery.
• To avoid battery subjected to
extremely low air pressure.
Note
• The rating label is pasted on the bottom
or back of the equipment.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard
(Carbon-Zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cd,
Ni- MH, etc.) batteries.
Care for your product
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.
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Declaration of conformity
This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the
European community.
Hereby, TP Vision Europe B.V. 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 Regulations
Declaration of Conformity on
www.philips.com/support.
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)
•
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
information on the back or bottom of
your product.
2 Your soundbar
What’s in the box
Check and identify the items in the
package:
• Soundbar x 1
•
Remote control
x 1
•
Wall mount kit
x 1
•
Wall mount template
x 1
x 1
x 1
x 1
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Quick start guide
x 1
•
Adapter
Warranty card
Safety sheet
Remote control
(AAA batteries x 2)
Soundbar
Wall mounting screws x2
Wall anchors x2
Congratulations on your purchase, and
from the support that Philips
www.philips.com/support.
• Images, illustrations and drawings
shown on this User Manual are for
reference only, actual product may vary
in appearance.
AC adapter *
(for soundbar)
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Quick start guide
Warranty card/Safety sheet
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USB
Treble
Bass
EQ
HDMI
ARC
640mm / 26.3"
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3.0-3.5mm/0.12 -0.14"
3.5mm/
0.14"
>32mm/1.26"
Wall mount-640mm_V1.0_250115
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If you want to print out, please make
sure to setting printer scale as 1:1.
Wall mount template
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Main unit
This section includes an overview of the
main unit.
+/- (Volume)
Increase or decrease volume.
①
Switch the soundbar On or toStandby.
Long press for 8 seconds in power on
state to enable or disable Auto-Standy
(15 minutes Auto-Standby).
(Standby-On)
③
Select an input source for the
soundbar. Default source is HDMI ARC.
(Source)
②
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Power
Adapter and plug type vary by regions.
Shenzhen Perect Gallant
Tec Co.,Ltd.
• Adapter model: PG241-1501600U
PG241-1501600I
• Manufacturer:
Note
•
For applicable power supplies see user instructions.
Status
Enable Auto
Power Down
Disable Auto
Power Down
LED state
Standby LED fast blink
Standby LED slow blink
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•
Connectors
This section includes an overview of the
connectors available on your soundbar.
③ DC in
Connect to the adapter.
① HDMI out (ARC)
Connect to the HDMI (ARC) input on
the TV.
② USB
• Connect to a USB storage device for
audio media play.
• Upgrade software of this product.
④ Wall bracket slot.
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Remote control sensor
Status
USB
Standby
BT(Bluetooth)
[BT] Solid white
[BT] Blinking white
HDMI ARC
[HDMI ARC] Solid white
[HDMI ARC] Blinking white
LED state
• Connected
• disconnected
• Supported
• Unsupported
[USB] Solid white
[Standby] Solid red
⑤
The indicator light on the front of the
main unit will show which mode is
currently in use.
front indicator lights up accordingly.
④
Switch the playback source and the
Soundbar’s LED indicator
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Remote control
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This section includes an overview of the
remote control.
① (Standby-On) button
• Switch the soundbar On or to
standby.
② EQ (Mode)
Select from the four EQ modes:
Movie/Music/Voice/Stadium.
③ HDMI ARC
Switch your source to HDMI ARC
connection.
④
Short press to switch to Bluetooth
source. The soundbar will reconnect
to the last paired device if it's available.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to
disconnect from all Bluetooth devices
and enter pairing mode.
Vol
Vol
USB
Treble
Bass
EQ
HDMI
ARC
-Bass
Decrease the soundbar’s bass volume.
+Bass
Increase the soundbar’s bass volume.
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
Mute or restore volume.
⑦ USB :
Switch your audio source to the
USB connection.
⑧ - Treble
Decrease the soundbar’s treble volume.
⑨ + Treble
Increase the soundbar’s treble volume.
Prepare the remote control
• The provided remote control allows the
unit to be operated from a distance.
• Even if the remote control is operated
(6m), remote control operation may be
impossible if there are any obstacles
between the unit and the remote
control.
• If the remote control is operated near
other products which generate infrared
rays, or if other remote control devices
using infra-red rays are used near the
unit, it may operate incorrectly.
Conversely, the other products may
operate incorrectly.
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Precautions concerning batteries
• Be sure to insert the batteries with
correct positive “ ” and negative “ ”
polarities.
• Use batteries of the same type.
together.
• Either rechargeable or
non-rechargeable batteries can be
used. Refer to the precautions on their
labels.
removing the battery cover and the
battery.
• Do not drop the remote control.
• Do not allow anything to impact the
remote control.
• Do not spill water or any liquid on the
remote control.
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.
• Make sure the (+) and (–) ends of the
batteries match the (+) and (–) ends
indicated in the battery compartment.
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+
Placement
• 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
• Do not use any batteries other than
• Do not mix new batteries with old
ones.
• Never recharge a battery unless it is
Place your soundbar as shown below.
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Wall mount
Note
3.5mm/
0.14"
>32mm/1.26“
3.0-3.5mm/0.12"-0.14"
• 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.
• Before wall mounting, you need not remove the
rubber feet at the bottom of the soundbar,
• Depending on the type of wall mounting, make
sure that you use screws of a suitable length and
diameter.
• Please check whether the USB port on the back of
the soundbar is connected to a USB device. If it is
wall-mount, you need to use another USB device
of the appropriate size.
Screw length/diameter
Suggested wall mounting height
You are recommended to install the TV
With a TV preinstalled, wall mount the
soundbar 50mm/2.0’’ in distance from
the bottom of the TV.
• To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely
installation instructions.
WARNING !
3.0-3.5mm/0.12"-0.14"
3.5mm
/
0.14"
>32mm/1.26"
640mm / 25.2”
~50mm/2.0"
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1 Drill 2 parallel holes (diameter 3-8mm
each ) on the wall.
2 Secure the dowels and screws in the
holes.
3 Hang the soundbar on the fastening
screws.
The distance between the holes
are: 640mm.
You can refer to the size for helping
the drilling holes position on the wall.
Be sure to leave a 3.0-3.5mm gap
between the wall and the screw’s
head.
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3 Connect
Note
Connect to HDMI ARC
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.
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 On your TV, turn on HDMI-CEC
operations. For details, see the TV user
manual
The HDMI ARC connector on the TV
details, see the TV user manual.
TV
HDMI(ARC)
HDMI out
(ARC)
Note
2 Using a High Speed HDMI cable,
connect the HDMI ARC connector on
your soundbar to the HDMI ARC
connector on the TV.
• Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC
function. HDMI-CEC and ARC must be set to On.
• The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may
function, please refer to your TV user manual.
• Make sure to use the HDMI cables that can
support the ARC function.
Connect to power
*
• 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.
1 Connect the mains cable to the DC~
socket of the unit and then into a
mains socket.
Adapter and plug type vary by regions.
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4
Turn ON and OFF
Auto standby
Use your
soundbar
Before you start
This section helps you use the soundbar to
play audio from connected devices.
• Make the necessary connections
described in the quick start guide and
the user manual.
• Switch the soundbar to the correct
source for other devices.
main socket, the unit will be in
STANDBY mode. The [Standby]
indicator will light up.
• Press the button on the remote
control or on the main unit to switch
the main unit ON or OFF.
• Disconnect the main plug from the
main socket if you want to switch the
The unit automatically turns to standby
mode after about 15 minutes if the TV or
the external unit is disconnected or
remove the mains plug from the mains
socket.
save energy when not in use.
Select source
Select equalizer (EQ)
1 Press the button repeatedly on the
unit or press the USB,HDMI ARC,
Pair/BT, buttons on the remote control
to select the desired mode.
The indicator light on the
soundbar will show which mode
is currently in use.
video or music.
1 Press the EQ button on the remote
control to select your desired preset
Movie
• Movie (4 LEDs ON ): Create a surround
listening experience. Ideal for watching
movies.
• Music (3 LEDs ON ): Create two-channel
or multichannel stereo sound. Ideal for
listening to music.
• Voice (3 LEDs ON): Create sound effect
which makes human voice more clear
and outstanding for listening.
Status
USB
Standby
Pair/BT
[BT] Solid white
[BT] Blinking white
HDMI ARC
[HDMI ARC] Solid white
[HDMI ARC] Blinking white
LED state
• Connected
• disconnected
• Supported
• Unsupported
[USB] Solid white
[Standby] Solid red
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Adjust the volume
• Stadium (2 LEDs ON): Create an
atmosphere as if watching a sports
game in a stadium.
When adjusting the volume of the
soundbar, the status indicator will increase
/ decrease the amount of light. According
to the corresponding light display /
blinking, determine the current volume
level of the soundbar .
Adjust the volume
1 Press +/- on the soundbar or press
Vol+/Vol- on the remote control to
increase /decrease the volume level.
Movie
Music
Voice
Stadium
BT
Standby
USB HDMI ARC
Vol-
Vol+
Max
BT
Standby
USB HDMI ARC
Adjust the treble and bass
volume
2 Press -Bass +
Press -Bass + on the remote
control to increase/decrease
Bass's volume.
3 Press - Treble +
Press -Treble + on the remote
control to increase/decrease
Treble’s volume.
By default, the Bass/Treble is set to 0.
Bass
-5
Bass
+5
-5
Treble
Treble
+5
BT
Standby
USB HDMI ARC
BT
Standby
USB HDMI ARC
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Factory reset
Reset device to default setting.
1 Turn on the soundbar.
2 Press and hold local keys + and - for 8
secs. After all LEDs light up for 5
seconds , the [Standby] LED is in solid
red.
3 The soundbar enters into ARC status
after the reboot.
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
your soundbar.
What you need
• A Bluetooth device which supports
with Bluetooth version 5.0 + EDR.
• The maximum operational range
between the soundbar and a Bluetooth
device is approximately 10 meters (30
feet).
1 Press the button on the unit or
press Pair/BT button on the remote
control to switch the soundbar to
Bluetooth mode.
2 On the Bluetooth device, switch
on Bluetooth, search for and select
Philips TAB4000 to start connection
(see the user manual of the Bluetooth
device on how to enable Bluetooth).
will blink.
3 Wait until you hear the voice prompt
from the soundbar.
indicator will light up solidly.
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your Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth operation
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• During play, if a call comes in,
music play pauses. Play resumes
when the call ends.
• If your Bluetooth device supports
control you can press to
skip to a track, or press to
pause/resume play.
5 To disconnect Bluetooth connection
and pair a new Bluetooth device：
Pair/BT button on
the remote control to disconnect
Bluetooth connection and enter
pairing mode.
Note
•
In an open space without obstructions，
the maximum operational range between
the soundbar and a Bluetooth device is
approximately 10 meters (30 feet).
• Compatibility with all Bluetooth devices is not
guaranteed.
• The music streaming may be interrupted by
obstacles between the device and soundbar,
such as wall, metallic casing that covers the
device, or other devices nearby that operate in
the same f
In Bluetooth mode, the unit will automatically
go to standby mode after about 15 minutes,
if it has no audio playback.
requency.
•
•
How to deactivate wireless network port:
Press the source button switch to other modes.
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2 Press the button repeatedly on
the unit or press the USB button on
the remote control to select USB
mode.
[USB] LED indicator solid white.
3 During playback:
USB operation
Button Action
Start, pause or resume play
Skip to the previous track
Skip to the next track
Tips
Enjoy audio on a USB storage device,
memory, etc.
1 Insert the USB device.
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Support a USB port: 5V 500mA.
•
In USB mode, the unit will automatically go to
standby mode after about 15 minutes, if it has
no audio playback.
This product may not be compatible with certain
types of USB storage devices.
If you use a USB extension cable, USB hub, or USB
Multifunctional card reader, the USB storage
device may not be recognized.
Do not remove the USB storage device during �le
reading.
This product can support USB devices with up to
128 GB of memory.
This product can play MP3, WAV, FLAC.
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HDMI ARC operation
Status
LED State
HDMI ARC
[HDMI ARC] Solid white or blinking
Tip
Ensure that the unit is connected to the
TV or audio device.
1 Press the button repeatedly on
the unit or press HDMI ARC buttons
on the remote to select the desired
mode.
2 Operate your audio device directly
for playback features.
3 Press the +/- (volume) buttons to
adjust the volume to your desired
level.
The indicator light on the
soundbar will show which mode
is currently in use.
•
While in HDMl ARC mode, if there's no sound
output from the unit and the status indicator
�ashes, you may need to activate PCM signal
output on your source device (e.g.TV, DVD or
Blu-ray player).
• Networked standby mode power consumption
< 2.0 W
•
In HDMI (ARC) mode will enter network standby
mode after about 15 minutes, if it has no audio
playback.
5 Product
Note
Bluetooth
A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth version
V 5.4
Bluetooth
frequency band
2402-2480 MHz
4dBm
Transmitter power
Soundbar
Adapter
Output:
Input： 100-240V~
50/60Hz, 0.8A
15.0V 1.6A,
24W
Power consumption 15 W
Standby consumption < 0.5 W
USB 5V
500mA
Frequency response 50Hz - 18KHz
Impedance
Dimension (W x H x D)
760 x 64 x 87 mm
Weight 1.45kg
Operating temperature 0°C - 40°C
change without notice.
Output power
15W × 2
@THD+N≤10%;
4Ω
Networked consumption < 2.0 W
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Remote control
Distance/Angle 6m/30°
Battery type AAA (1.5V X 2)
BLUETOOTH
• SBC
USB
• MP3, WAV, FLAC
HDMI ARC
• PCM 2ch
Supported Audio formats
Main unit
The buttons on the main unit do not
work.
• Disconnect form the power supply for a
few minutes, and then connect again.
No power
• Ensure that the AC cord is properly
connected.
• Ensure that there is power at the AC
outlet.
• Press button on the remote control
or soundbar to turn the soundbar on.
6 Troubleshooting
Warning
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.
Sound
No sound from the soundbar speaker.
• Connect the audio cable from your
soundbar to your TV or other devices.
However, you do not need a separate
audio connection when:
- the soundbar and TV are connected
through HDMl ARC connection, or
- a device is connected to the HDMI in
connector on your soundbar.
• On the remote control, select the
correct audio input.
• Make sure that the soundbar is not
muted.
• Risk of electric shock. Never remove the casing of
the product.
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• Reset this product to its factory settings
(see "Factory reset")
Distorted sound or echo.
• If you play audio from TV through this
product, make sure that the TV is
muted.
Bluetooth
A device cannot connect with the
soundbar.
• The device does not support 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.
• The soundbar is already connected with
another Bluetooth device.
Disconnect the connected device, and
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.
unit on my Bluetooth device.
• Ensure the Bluetooth function is
activated on your Bluetooth device.
• Re-pair the unit with your Bluetooth
device.
Remote control does not work.
• Before you press any playback control
• 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.
• When the unit’s external input signal
automatically in 15 minutes. Please
increase the volume level of your
external device.
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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.
®
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-De�nition
Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade dress and
the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
TAB4000/10_UM _V1.0
