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TV play

Connect your TV to play audio files or music. 

What you need

• 

A TV with HDMI connector.

• 

A HDMI audio cable.

1

  Using HDMI cable, connect TV to the 

HDMI connector on your SoundBar.

2

  Press INPUT/SOURCE on your TV remote  

control to select HDMI mode.

3

  Press SOURCE on the SoundBar remote to 

select HDMI mode.

HDMI (ARC)

HDMI (ARC)

HDMI

SOURCE

Play audio through Bluetooth

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 files stored on the 
device through your SoundBar speakers.

What you need

• 

A Bluetooth device which supports 
Bluetooth profile A2DP and AVRCP, and 
with Bluetooth version as 

4.2

.

• 

The operational range between the 
SoundBar and a Bluetooth device is 
approximately 4 meters (13 feet).

1

  Press   on the remote control to switch 

the SoundBar to select 

Bluetooth

 mode.

  The soundbar's indicator blinks blue.

2

  On the Bluetooth device, switch on 

Bluetooth, search for and select 

Philips 

TAPB405

 to start connection (see the user 

manual of the Bluetooth device on how to 
enable Bluetooth).

  During connection, the soundbar's 

indicator blinks blue.

3

  Wait until the soundbar's indicator becomes 

solid blue.

  If the connection fails, the indicator 

blinks continually at a lower rate.

4

  Select and play audio files or music on your 

Bluetooth device.

• 

During play, if a call is coming, music 
play is paused.

• 

If your Bluetooth device supports 
AVRCP profile, on the remote control 
you can press 

 to skip to a track 

or press 

 to pause/resume play.

5

  To exit Bluetooth, select other source.

• 

When your switch back to Bluetooth 
mode, Bluetooth connection remains 
active.

Note

• 

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 
frequency.

• 

If you want to connect your SoundBar with 
another Bluetooth device, press 

 

on the 

remote control to select Bluetooth mode and 

hold   to disconnect the currently connected 
Bluetooth decive.

Summary of Contents for TAPB405/98

Page 1: ...User manual Smart soundbar PB405 Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome ...

Page 2: ...tors 7 3 Connect 7 Placement 7 Connect the SoundBar and Subwoofer 8 Pair the Subwoofer manually 8 Connect audio fromTV and other devices 9 4 Use your SoundBar 10 Adjust the volume 10 MP3 player 10 TV play 11 Play audio through Bluetooth 11 GoogleVoiceAssistant 12 Google Chromecast Built in 12 AirPlay 2 13 Apply factory settings 14 5 Wall mount 14 6 Product specifications 15 7 Troubleshooting 16 ...

Page 3: ...nding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attach...

Page 4: ...ere the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Do not place this apparatus on the furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child and an adult leaning pulling standing or climbing on it A falling apparatus can cause serious injury or even death This apparatus should not be placed in a built in installation such a...

Page 5: ...r the environment and human health Removing the disposable batteries To remove the disposable batteries see battery installation section Compliance This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community Hereby MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014 53...

Page 6: ...4th LED will lit up from dim to solid brightness BLUETOOTH STATUS Pairing mode blue led fast flash Connected solid blue Disconnect blue led slow flash MIC MUTE STATUS Micphone Mute 4 RGB Orange AUX IN STATUS AUX IN Audio in Solid Green OPTICAL IN STATUS OPTICAL IN Solid purple HDMI IN STATUS HDMI ARC Solid Cyan VOLUME MUTE Press volume mute button on remote current led change to white color keep m...

Page 7: ...es the unit or resumes the sound 4 VOL Button Increase the volume 5 Short press to control music playback prev track pause play next track 6 VOL Button Decrease the volume 7 BASS Button Increase or decrease BASS volume 8 TREB Button Increase or decrease treble volume 9 SOURCE Button Short press to change source HDMI BLUETOOTH OPTICAL AUX ...

Page 8: ... supply AC IN Connect the Subwoofer to the power supply 3 Connect This section helps you connect your SoundBar to a TV and other devices For information about the basic connections of your SoundBar and accessories see the quick start guide Note For identification and supply ratings refer to the type plate at the back or bottom of the product Before you make or change any connections make sure that...

Page 9: ...ed led will fast blink until be paired each other After connected led indicator stay solid bright Connect the SoundBar and Subwoofer Soundbar and subwoofer be paired in factory default setting when unit power on will be connected automatically in few seconds if cannot be connected in 10s subwoofer s red led will be slow blinking until them be paired If subwoofer and soundbar is disconnected someho...

Page 10: ... audio OPTICAL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL OUT OPTICAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN 1 Using an optical cable connect the OPTICAL connector on your SoundBar to the OPTICAL OUT connector on the TV or other device The digital optical connector might be labeled SPDIF or SPDIF OUT Option 3 Connect audio through a 3 5mm stereo audio cable Basic quality audio AUX AUX 1 Using a 3 5mm stereo audio cabl...

Page 11: ...n 0 5s Two of Four RGB leds lit up when volume level at 50 in 0 5s 1st LED keep solid but 2nd LED will lit up from dim to solid brightness Three of Four RGB leds lit up when volume level at 75 in 0 5s the first two LED keep solid but 3rd LED will lit up from dim to solid brightness Four RGB leds lit up in Max volume in 0 5s 3 LEDs keep solid but 4th LED will lit up from dim to solid brightness MP3...

Page 12: ... blue 2 On the Bluetooth device switch on Bluetooth search for and select Philips TAPB405 to start connection see the user manual of the Bluetooth device on how to enable Bluetooth During connection the soundbar s indicator blinks blue 3 Wait until the soundbar s indicator becomes solid blue If the connection fails the indicator blinks continually at a lower rate 4 Select and play audio files or m...

Page 13: ...phone or tablet to the same Wi Fi network as your speaker using the Google Home App 2 Cast podcasts music and more from 100 Chromecast enabled apps Tap the Cast button in a Chromecast enabled app to play 3 Tap the Cast button in a Chromecast enabled app to play music on your speaker Google Home Google Play GET IT ON App Store Available on the Download and run the Google Home app on a Phone or tabl...

Page 14: ...ory to Network clickAllow VI Waiting for network connection VII After networking successfully Accessory Added VIII Go to My Home you can find there has a new device that you added 3 When Soundbar has connected to the network AirPlay music to Soundbar I Select one music player such asApple music app Click theAirPlay icon II Select the device name and click to connect Play control when casting like ...

Page 15: ...r Care in your country Before wall mounting make sure the wall can support the weight of your SoundBar Screw length diameter Depending on the type of wall mounting your SoundBar make sure that you use screws of a suitable length and diameter 3 0 3 5 mm 0 12 0 14 35 mm 0 378 4 mm 0 16 See the illustration in the quick start guide on how to wall mount the SoundBar 1 Drill two holes on the wall 2 Sec...

Page 16: ...2 A Standby power consumption 2 5 W Dimensions W x H x D 800 x 67 5 x 107 mm Weight 2 09 kg Built in speakers 2 x full range 57 mm 2 25 6 ohm 2 x tweeter 19 05 mm 0 75 6 ohm Subwoofer Power supply 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 60 W Standby power consumption 2 W Dimensions W x H x D 300 x 343 x 150 mm Weight 5 08 kg Built in speakers 1 x frequency 133 mm 5 25 4 ohm Remote control batteries 2...

Page 17: ...h the SoundBar The device does not support the compatible profiles required for 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 see Play audio through Bluetooth on page 10 The SoundBar is already connected with another Bluetooth device Disconnect...

Page 18: ...and other countries The Adopted Trademarks HDMI HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator Inc in the United States and ohter countries Specifications are subject to change without notice Philips and Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N V and are used under license This produ...

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