Philips TAH8000E ANC Headphones

1. Important Safety Instructions

Hearing Safety

To prevent hearing damage, limit the time you use the headphones at high volume and set the volume to a safe level. The louder the volume, the less time you can listen. Listen at a reasonable volume for reasonable periods. Do not increase the volume as your hearing adapts. Be aware of your surroundings, especially in potentially hazardous situations. Excessive sound pressure from headphones can cause hearing loss. Using headphones that cover both ears is not recommended while driving and may be illegal in some areas. For your safety, avoid distractions from music or phone calls while driving or in other potentially hazardous environments.

? Risk of Hearing Damage: To prevent hearing damage, limit the time you use the headphones at high volume and set the volume to a safe level. The louder the volume, the less time you can listen.

⚠️ Caution:

• Do not expose the headphones to excessive heat.
• Do not drop your headphones.
• Do not expose the headphones to drips or splashes. (Refer to the IP rating of your specific product)
• Do not immerse your headphones in water.
• Do not charge your headphones when the jack or power socket is wet.
• Do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasive substances.
• Use a clean, damp cloth to regularly clean your headphones – especially the sound outlets and microphone openings – to prevent the accumulation of substances like earwax or sweat.
• If droplets of sweat or water remain in the sound outlets, air vents, or microphone openings, the volume level may temporarily decrease or be cut off. This is not a malfunction. Use a soft, damp cloth to dry the headphones thoroughly. Alternatively, for earbud headphones, remove the ear tips, turn the sound outlets downwards, and gently tap the headphones about five times on a dry cloth or similar to remove any remaining water.
• Ensure the headphones are completely dry before charging and use.
• Avoid using disposable alcohol wipes or other substances for cleaning.
• Do not expose the built-in battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is not replaced correctly. Replace only with the same or an equivalent type.
• To achieve the specific IP rating, the charging port cover must be closed.
• Disposing of a battery in a fire or hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting a battery, can result in an explosion.
• Do not leave a battery in an extremely high-temperature environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

Battery Replacement Warning: Replacing the battery with the wrong type carries the risk of serious damage to the headphones and battery (e.g., in the case of certain lithium battery types). If the headphones are not used for a long period, the rechargeable battery's charge will start to deplete. To prevent this loss, fully charge the battery at least once every three months. To prevent the risk of fire, the equipment is supplied only from an external power source, the output of which must comply with PS1 (with an output capacity of less than or equal to 15 W).

Operating and Storage Temperatures and Humidity

• Store in a space where the temperature ranges between -20°C and 50°C with relative humidity up to 90%.
• Operate in a space where the temperature ranges between 0°C and 45°C with relative humidity up to 90%.
• Battery life may be shorter under high or low temperature conditions.

2. ANC Headphones with Headband

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To get the most out of the support Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/support. With these Philips headphones, you can:

• Enjoy convenient wireless hands-free calls.
• Enjoy and control music wirelessly.
• Switch between calls and music.
• Enjoy noise cancellation.

What's in the box

Carrying Case

3.5 mm Audio Cable

USB Charging Cable (for charging only)

Quick Start Guide

Global Warranty

Safety Leaflet

ANC Headphones with Headband TAH8000E

Other Devices

A mobile phone or mobile device (e.g., notebook, tablet, Bluetooth adapters, MP3 players, etc.) that supports Bluetooth and is compatible with the headphones (refer to the 'Technical Specifications' section on page 13).

3. Getting Started

Charging the Battery

Note: Before using your headphones, charge the battery for 2 hours for optimal battery capacity and battery life.

• Use only the original USB-C charging cable to avoid any damage.
• Complete the call before starting to charge. Connecting the headphones for charging will turn them off.
• If the headphones are not used for a long period, the rechargeable battery's charge will start to deplete. To prevent this loss, fully charge the battery at least once every three months.

Connect the supplied USB charging cable:

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

The LED lights up white during charging and turns off when the headphones are fully charged.

Tip: Normally, a full charge takes 2 hours.

Battery Replacement

The battery can be replaced. A special removal tool is required for disassembling the cover of the left earbud for battery replacement.

Note: A special removal tool is required. The removal tool will be supplied as a complement to the purchase of a replacement battery.

4. Using Your Headphones

Connect headphones to your Bluetooth device

First-time Bluetooth Pairing

1. Ensure the headphones are fully charged and turned off.
2. Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. The headphones will enter pairing mode and be ready for connection.
3. The LED on the headphones flashes alternately white and blue.
4. Your headphones are now in pairing mode and ready to pair with a Bluetooth device (e.g., mobile phone).
5. Turn on the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device.
6. Proceed to pair the headphones with your Bluetooth device; refer to your Bluetooth device's user manual.

Note: After powering on, if the headphones cannot find any of the previously connected devices, put them into pairing mode (press the MFB for 5 seconds after powering on). The headphones will automatically turn off if there is no Bluetooth connection for 5 minutes. The actual time may vary depending on usage conditions.

The following example shows how to connect the headphones to your Bluetooth device:

1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device, select Philips TAH8000E.
2. Enter the headphone passcode "0000" (4 zeros) if prompted. For devices using Bluetooth 3.0 or later, you do not need to enter a passcode.

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

Note: On some Bluetooth devices, the connection may not be automatic. In this case, you need to go to the Bluetooth menu of your device and connect the headphones to the Bluetooth device manually.

Powering On/Off

ANC Control (Active Noise Cancellation)

You can activate different ANC modes by pressing the button on the right earbud once.

• ANC mode is automatically activated when the headphones are worn.
• Press the button once, and it will turn off ANC mode.
• Press the button again to switch to Ambient Sound mode.

ANC ON: Press once

ANC OFF: Press once

Ambient Sound Mode: Press once

Quick Ambient Sound Mode: Press and hold for 1 second.

Note: When powered on and battery is charged, this model supports Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) both wirelessly via Bluetooth and wired via the 3.5 mm jack.

Managing Calls and Music

Music Control

Note: You will hear an audio cue indicating when the volume has reached the maximum level.

Call Control

Three-way Calling

Voice Assistant (Siri/Google)

• Activate Voice Assistant (Siri/Google): MFB Double press
• Stop Voice Assistant: MFB Single press

Charging Error

The white LED flashes rapidly every 1 second.

Power On

The white LED lights up for 2 seconds.

Power Off

The white LED lights up for 3 seconds.

LED Indicator Status

5. Resetting the Headphones

If you encounter any pairing or connection problems, you can reset your headphones to the factory default settings by following the procedure below.

1. On your Bluetooth device, go to the Bluetooth menu and remove "Philips TAH8000E" from the list of devices.
2. Turn off the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device.
3. Turn on the headphones.
4. Press and hold the Power button and the ANC button simultaneously for 4 seconds.
5. Follow the steps in the "Using Your Headphones - Connect headphones to your Bluetooth device" section.
6. Connect the headphones to your Bluetooth device, select Philips TAH8000E.

6. Technical Specifications

• Music playback time: 70 hours (ANC off), 50 hours (ANC on)
• Charging time: 2 hours
• Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery: TACR0001BA (1100 mAh)
• Bluetooth version: 5.4
• Supported Bluetooth profiles: HFP (Hands-Free Profile), A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
• Supported audio codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
• Frequency range: 2.4-2.4835 GHz
• Transmitter power: < 10 dBm
• Operating range: Up to 10 meters
• Auto power off
• USB-C port for charging
• Multipoint connection

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. The battery life for playback time is approximate and may vary depending on application conditions.

7. Announcements

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, TP Vision Europe B.V. declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and UK Radio Equipment Regulations SI 2017 No.1206. You can find the Declaration of Conformity at www.philips.com/support.

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 it is covered by the European Directive 2012/19/EU. This symbol means the product contains batteries that are covered by the European Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, 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 regular household waste. Proper disposal of old products and batteries helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

EMF Compliance

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

Environmental Information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. The system itself consists of materials that can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Observe local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, used batteries, and old equipment.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with 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 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 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. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 0 mm between the transmitter and your body. The SAR limit for the USA (FCC) is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. This device has been tested for compliance with the FCC Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The highest reported SAR value for head use (0 mm) is 0.058 W/kg.

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

Canada:

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with 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, and (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 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.

8. Trademarks

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

The Siri name is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Google

The names Google and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.

9. Frequently Asked Questions

The Bluetooth headphones do not turn on.

The battery level is low. Charge the headphones.

I cannot pair the Bluetooth headphones with the Bluetooth device.

• Bluetooth is turned off. Before you turn on the headphones, turn on the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device and turn on the device.
• Resetting the pairing: While the device is on, press and hold the MFB for 5 seconds until the blue LED flashes. This enables re-pairing in two cases: 1) Switching devices in multipoint connection mode. 2) Connecting from a new source device.

I can hear but cannot control music on my Bluetooth device (e.g., play/pause/skip forward/backward).

Ensure that the Bluetooth audio source supports AVRCP (refer to the 'Technical Specifications' section on page 13).

The headphone volume is too low.

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

The Bluetooth device cannot find the headphones.

• The headphones can connect to a device to which they have previously been paired. Turn off the connected device or move it out of range.
• The 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 "Pairing with another Bluetooth device" section (refer to page 8).

My Bluetooth headphones have connected to a Bluetooth stereo mobile phone, but the music plays only on the phone's speaker.

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

The audio quality is poor and may sound noisy.

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

Clean your headphones regularly.

• Use a clean, damp cloth to regularly clean your headphones – especially the sound outlets and microphone openings – to prevent the accumulation of substances like earwax or sweat.
• If droplets of sweat or water remain in the sound outlets, air vents, or microphone openings, the volume level may temporarily decrease or be cut off. This is not a malfunction. Use a soft, damp cloth to dry the headphones thoroughly. Alternatively, for earbud headphones, remove the ear tips, turn the sound outlets downwards, and gently tap the headphones about five times on a dry cloth or similar to remove any remaining water.
• Ensure the headphones are completely dry before charging and use. Avoid using disposable alcohol wipes or other substances for cleaning.

Charge your headphones regularly.

If the headphones are not used for a long period, the rechargeable battery's charge will start to deplete. To prevent this loss, fully charge the battery at least once every three months.

For further support, visit www.philips.com/support.