Philips TAH3209 - Headphones 3000 Series Manual

Your wireless on-ear headphones

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With these Philips on-ear headphones, you can:

• Enjoy convenient wireless handsfree calls
• Enjoy and control music wirelessly
• Switch between calls and music

What's in the box

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').

Overview of your wireless headphones

1. Volume + / Next track
2. Volume - / Previous track
3. Multi-Function Button (MFB)
4. USB-C charging slot
5. Power button
6. LED indicator

Get started

Charge the battery

Note

• 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 earpieces to charge will power them off.
• 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.

Connect the supplied USB charging cable to:

• The USB-C charging slot on the headphones and;
• The charger/USB port of a computer.
  • LED turns white during charging and turns off when the headphones in fully charged.
    

Tip: Normally, a full charge takes two hours.

Pair the earpieces with your Bluetooth device for the fifirst time

1. Make sure that the headphones are fully charged and powered off.
2. Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds, the headphones will be in pairing mode and ready to connect.
   • The LED on headphones ash white and blue alternately.
   • The headphones are now in pairing mode and are ready to pair with a Bluetooth device (e.g. a mobile phone).
3. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device.
4. Pair the headphones with your Bluetooth device, refer to the user manual of your Bluetooth device.

Note: After powering on, if the headphones can not nd any previously connected Bluetooth device, please put them into pairing mode (press the power button for 5 seconds).

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

1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device, select Philips TAH3209.
2. Enter the headphones' password "0000" (4 zeros) if prompted. For those devices featuring Bluetooth 3.0 or higher, there is no need to enter a password.
   
   Philips TAH3209

Pair the headphones with another Bluetooth device

If you want to pair another Bluetooth device with the headphones, just put them into pairing mode (press the power button for 5 seconds), then discover the second device as per normal pairing.

Note: The headphones store 4 devices in the memory.
If you try to pair more than 4 devices, the earliest paired device is replaced by the new one.

Use your headphones

Connect the headphones to your Bluetooth device

1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device.
2. Press and hold the button to turn the headphones on.
   • The white LED will turn on in two seconds
   • The headphones are reconnected to the last connected mobile phone/Bluetooth device automatically

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

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

Power on/off

Task	Button	Operation
Turn the headphones on		Press and hold for 2 seconds
Turn the headphones off		Press and hold for 2 seconds

Manage your calls and music

Music control

Call control

Three Way Calling

Voice Assistant

Headphones LED indicator status

Reset the headphones

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

1. On your Bluetooth device, go to the Bluetooth menu and remove Philips TAH3209 from the device list.
2. Turn off the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device.
3. Turn on your headphones.
4. Press and hold Vol + and V- for 4 seconds at the same time.
5. Follow steps in "Use your headphones connect the headphones to your Bluetooth device."
6. Pair the headphones with your Bluetooth device, select Philips TAH3209.

Technical data

Headphones

• Music play time: 25 hours
• Charging time: 2 hours
• Rechargeable lithium ion battery (600 mAh)
• Bluetooth version: 5.3
• Compatible Bluetooth profiles:
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
• Frequency range: 2.402-2.480GHz
• Transmitter power: < 10 dBm
• Operating range: Up to 10 meters (33 feet)
• Auto power off
• USB-C port for charging
• Dynamic bass
• Multi-point connection

Note

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Battery life of playtime is approximate and may vary depending on application condition

Frequently asked questions

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.

How to reset pairing.
Let headphone stay in pairing mode (white and blue light ashes alternately), press and hold "Volume +" and "Volume-" button together more than four seconds until blue LED light on.

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').

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.

The Bluetooth device cannot nd the 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 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 Bluetooth device for the first time').

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.

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.

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 headphones about five times on a dry 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.

Important safety instructions

Hearing safety

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.

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 headphones 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 traffic or other potentially dangerous environments.

General information

To avoid damage or malfunction:

• Do not expose headphones to excessive heat.
• Do not drop your headphones.
• Headphones shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. (Refer to the IP rating of specific 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 headphones about five times on a dry 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.
• The integrated battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• To achieve the specific IP rating, the charging slot cover must be closed.
• Disposal of a battery into re or a hot oven, or 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 flammable liquid or gas.
• A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• 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.
• To avoid risk of fire, the equipment is supplied only by external power source which output shall comply with PS1 (with output capacity less than 15W).

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.

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Documents / Resources

References

• Philips Customer Service Support - Home | Philips

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