Philips TAH8000E Over-Ear ANC Wireless Headphones

Hearing Safety

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 less time you can listen safely.

Follow the guidelines below when using headphones:

• Listen at a sensible volume for a reasonable period of time.
• Do not turn up the volume continuously as your hearing adapts.
• Do not set the volume so high that you cannot hear what is around you.
• In potentially dangerous situations, be cautious or temporarily stop using the headphones.
• Excessive sound pressure from headphones can cause hearing loss.
• It is not recommended to use headphones that cover both ears while driving, and this may be illegal in some regions.
• When participating in traffic or in other potentially dangerous environments, avoid listening to music or making phone calls for safety reasons.

General Information

Caution: To avoid damage or malfunction:

• Do not expose the headphones to excessive heat.
• Do not drop the headphones.
• The headphones must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water. (Refer to the product's IP rating.)
• Do not immerse the headphones in water.
• Do not charge the 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 regularly clean the headphones, especially the sound outlets and microphone openings, to prevent the buildup of substances like sweat and earwax.
• If sweat or water droplets get into the sound outlets, air vents, or microphone openings, the sound level may temporarily decrease or disappear completely. This is not a malfunction. Use a soft, damp cloth to dry the headphones thoroughly. You can also remove the earpads, turn the sound outlets downwards, and tap the headphones gently about five times with a dry cloth or similar to remove any trapped water.
• Ensure the headphones are completely dry before charging and use. Do not use disposable alcohol wipes or other substances for cleaning.
• The built-in battery must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
• If the battery is replaced incorrectly, there is a risk of explosion. Replace only with the same or an equivalent type of battery.
• To achieve the specified IP rating, the charging port cover must be closed.
• Disposing of the battery in a fire or hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting the battery, may result in an explosion.
• Leaving the battery in an environment with extremely high temperature may cause an explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Exposing the battery to extremely low air pressure may cause an explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Replacing the battery with an incorrect type of battery poses a risk of serious damage to the headphones and battery (e.g., in the case of some lithium battery types).
• If the headphones are not used for a long time, the rechargeable battery will start to lose its charge. To prevent this, fully charge the battery at least once every three months.
• To prevent the risk of fire, the unit is equipped with an external power source only, whose output complies with PS1 (with an output power of 15 W or less).

Operating and Storage Temperature and Humidity

• Store in a place where the temperature is between -20°C to +50°C with relative humidity up to 90%.
• Use in a place where the temperature is between 0°C to +45°C with relative humidity up to 90%.
• Battery life may be shorter in high or low temperature conditions.

What's in the box

The box contains:

• Over-ear ANC headphones TAH8000E
• Carrying case
• Audio cable (3.5 mm)
• USB charging cable (USB-C)
• Quick start guide
• Global warranty
• Safety instruction

Other devices

A mobile phone or device, e.g., notebook, tablet, Bluetooth adapter, MP3 player, etc., that supports Bluetooth and is compatible with the headphones (see 'Technical Specifications' on page 12).

Wireless Headphone Overview

Diagram showing the headphones and their controls:

• 1. ANC/Awareness mode button: Controls Active Noise Cancellation and Awareness modes.
• 2. Multifunction button (MFB): Used for call management and playback control.
• 3. Power on/off button: Turns the headphones on or off.
• 4. LED indicator: Shows the status of the headphones (e.g., charging, pairing, connected).
• 5. USB-C charging slot: Port for charging the headphones.
• 6. 3.5 mm audio jack: For wired connection.
• 7. Microphone: For making calls.

Charging the battery

Note: Charge the battery for 2 hours before first use of the headphones to ensure optimal battery capacity and lifespan.

• Only use the original USB-C charging cable to avoid damage.
• Finish any call before charging. The headphones will turn off when connected to the charger.
• If the headphones are not used for a long time, the rechargeable battery will start to lose its charge. To prevent this, fully charge the battery at least once every three months.

Connect the supplied USB charging cable:

• One end to the USB-C charging slot on the headphones.
• The other end to a charger/computer USB port.

During charging, the LED indicator lights up white and turns off when the headphones are fully charged.

Tip: A full charge usually takes 2 hours.

Replacing the battery

The battery is replaceable. A special tool is required to remove the left earcup cover and replace the battery.

Note: A special tool is required. If you purchase a replacement battery, this tool is included free of charge.

Downloading the App

To download the app, scan the QR code or tap the 'Download' button, or search for 'Philips Headphones' in the Apple App Store or Google Play.

The Philips Headphones app allows you to customize your listening experience. You can adjust the sound to ensure your music listening and call experience always best suits your needs.

Pairing headphones with a Bluetooth device for the first time

1. Ensure the headphones are fully charged and turned off.
2. Press and hold the power on/off button for 2 seconds; the headphones will enter pairing mode and be ready to connect.

The LED indicator on the headphones flashes alternately blue and white.

The headphones are now in pairing mode and ready to pair with a Bluetooth device (e.g., mobile phone).

1. On your Bluetooth device, turn on Bluetooth function.
2. Follow the instructions in your Bluetooth device's user manual to pair.

Note: If the headphones cannot find any previously paired Bluetooth device after powering on, activate pairing mode (press the MFB button for 5 seconds after powering on).

The headphones will automatically turn off after 5 minutes of Bluetooth inactivity. The actual time may vary depending on usage conditions.

The following example shows how to pair your headphones with a Bluetooth device.

1. On your Bluetooth device, turn on the Bluetooth function, select Philips TAH8000E.
2. Enter the headphone passcode '0000' (4 zeros) if prompted. Devices with Bluetooth 3.0 or newer do not require a passcode.

Pairing headphones with another Bluetooth device

If you want to pair the headphones with another Bluetooth device, turn on the headphones, press the MFB button for 5 seconds, and select the second device as you normally would when pairing.

Note: The headphones can store up to 5 devices in memory. If you try to pair more than 5 devices, the previously paired device will be replaced by the latest one.

Multipoint connection

Pairing: Pair the headphones with 2 devices, e.g., a mobile phone and a laptop.

Switching devices: You can listen to music from only 1 device at a time. The other device will be used for phone calls.

• Pause audio from device 1 and then start audio playback from the other device.

Note: If you are streaming audio from device 1 and device 2 receives a call, audio playback on device 1 will be automatically paused. The call will be automatically routed to the headphones.

When the call ends, audio playback on device 1 will automatically resume.

Connect headphones to your device using the 3.5 mm audio cable

When the headphone battery is depleted or the device lacks Bluetooth capability, they can be connected to the device using the 3.5 mm audio cable.

Connecting to a Bluetooth device

1. On your Bluetooth device, turn on the Bluetooth function.
2. Press and hold the power on/off button to turn on the headphones.

The white LED indicator lights up after 2 seconds.

The headphones automatically connect to the last connected mobile phone/Bluetooth device.

Tip: If you turn on the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device after powering on the headphones, you may need to go to the device's Bluetooth menu and connect the headphones manually.

Note: For some Bluetooth devices, the connection may not occur automatically. In such cases, you need to go to the device's Bluetooth menu and connect the headphones manually.

Powering on/off

ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) Control

Enabling ANC

Different ANC modes can be switched by pressing the button on the right earcup once.

• ANC function is automatically activated when the headphone is worn.
• Press the button once to turn off ANC function.
• Press again to turn on Awareness mode.

Note: When the device is on and the battery is charged, this model supports Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) in both wireless mode via Bluetooth and wired mode using the 3.5 mm jack.

Call and Music Management

Music Control

Note: You will hear a signal when the maximum volume level is reached.

Call Control

Three-way calling

Voice Assistant

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, TP Vision Europe B.V. declares that this product complies with Directive 2014/53/EU and the UK Radio Equipment Regulations SI 2017 No 1206, and other essential requirements and provisions.

The Declaration of Conformity can be found at: www.philips.com/support.

Disposal of your product and battery

If your country does not have regulations on the collection and recycling of electronic products, you can protect the environment by removing the battery and sending it for recycling before disposing of the headphones.

• Ensure the headphones are disconnected before removing the battery.

This symbol on the product indicates that it complies with European Directive 2012/19/EU.

This symbol indicates that the product contains batteries according to European Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, which must not be disposed of with household waste. Familiarize yourself with the local system for separate collection of electrical and electronic devices and batteries. Follow local regulations and never dispose of this product and batteries with household waste. Proper disposal of your product and batteries helps prevent negative impacts on the environment and human health.

Built-in battery removal

If your country does not have an electronic product collection/recycling system, you can protect the environment by removing the battery and sending it for recycling before disposing of the headphones.

• Ensure the headphones are disconnected before removing the battery.

EMF Compliance

This product complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Environmental information

We have eliminated unnecessary packaging. Your system consists of materials that can be recycled and reused if dismantled by a specialized company. Please follow local regulations for the disposal of packaging materials, used batteries, and old equipment.

Compliance Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 Regulations

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 instructions, 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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with Canada's radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 0 mm between the radiator and your body. The FCC SAR limit for the US is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported for this device when used near the head (0 mm) is 0.058 W/kg.

Caution: The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Canada:

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Canada's Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAN ICES-(B)/NMB-(B)

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with Canada's radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Bluetooth

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.

Siri

Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries.

Google

Google and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.

Headphones not turning on.

The battery charge level is low. Charge the headphones.

Cannot pair Bluetooth headphones with a Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth is disabled. Enable the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device and turn on Bluetooth on the device before turning on the headphones.

How to reset pairing.

When the device is on, press the MFB for 5 seconds until the blue LED indicator starts flashing. This activates re-pairing mode in two cases:

1. when switching devices in multipoint connection mode;
2. when establishing a connection from a new source device.

I can hear, but cannot adjust music on the Bluetooth device (e.g., play/pause/skip forward/back).

Ensure that the Bluetooth audio source supports AVRCP (see 'Technical Specifications' on page 12).

Headphone volume level is too low.

Some Bluetooth devices cannot synchronize the volume level with the headphones. In this case, you need to adjust the volume on the Bluetooth device independently to achieve the appropriate volume level.

Bluetooth device cannot find headphones.

• The headphones may be connected to a previously paired device. Turn off the connected device or move it out of range.
• Pairing may have been reset, or the headphones may have been previously paired with another device. Re-pair the headphones with the Bluetooth device as described in the user manual (see 'Pairing headphones with another Bluetooth device' on page 8).

Bluetooth headphones are connected to a Bluetooth stereo-enabled mobile phone, but music plays only through the mobile phone's speaker.

Refer to your mobile phone's user manual. Select to listen to music using the headphones.

Audio quality is low, and there is crackling noise.

• The Bluetooth device is out of range. Reduce the distance between the headphones and the Bluetooth device, or remove any obstructions between them.
• Charge the headphones.

Clean the headphones regularly.

• Use a clean, damp cloth to regularly clean the headphones, especially the sound outlets and microphone openings, to prevent the buildup of substances like sweat and earwax.
• If sweat or water droplets get into the sound outlets, air vents, or microphone openings, the sound level may temporarily decrease or disappear completely. This is not a malfunction. Use a soft, damp cloth to dry the headphones thoroughly. You can also remove the earpads, turn the sound outlets downwards, and tap the headphones gently about five times with a dry cloth or similar to remove any trapped water.
• Ensure the headphones are completely dry before charging and use. Do not use disposable alcohol wipes or other substances for cleaning.

Charge the headphones regularly.

If the headphones are not used for a long time, the rechargeable battery will start to lose its charge. To prevent this, fully charge the battery at least once every three months.