Philips TAT4556 - Headphones 4000 Series Manual
Introduction
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With this Philips True wireless earpieces, you can:
- enjoy convenient wireless handsfree calls;
- enjoy and control wireless music;
- switch between calls and music.
What's in the box
Philips True wireless earpieces Philips TAT4556
Replaceable rubber ear caps x 3 pairs
USB-C charging cable (for charging only)
Quick start guide
Global Warranty
Safety leaflet
Other devices
A mobile phone or device (e.g. notebook, tablet, Bluetooth adapters, MP3 players etc) which supports Bluetooth and is compatible with the earpieces.
Overview of your True wireless earpieces
- LED indicator (Earpieces)
- Multi-function touch(MFT)
- Microphone
- LED indicator (Charging box)
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USB-C charging slot
Get started
Charge the battery
Note
- Before you use your earpieces, 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.
Charging Box
Plug one end of the USB-C cable into the charging box and the other end into the power source.
- Charging process is verified by the Red or White LED light on the front panel.
- When the charging box is fully charged, LED off.
Tip
- The charging box serves as a portable backup battery for charging the earpieces. When the charging box is fully charged, it will fully recharge the earpieces 3 times.
Earpieces
Place the earpieces in the charging box.
- The earpieces start charging and the red LED light goes on
- When the earpieces are fully charged, the red light will go off
Tip
- Normally, a full charge takes 2 hours (for the earpieces or charging box) by USB cable.
How to wear
Select suitable ear tips for optimum fit
A tight, secure fit will provide the best sound quality and noise-cancelation.
- Test which ear tip provides you with the best sound and wearing comfort.
- 3 sizes of replaceable ear tip covers are provided: large, medium and small.
Insert the earpieces
- Check left or right orientation of the earpiece.
- Insert the earpieces into the ears and twist slightly until a secure fit is achieved.
Pair the earpieces with your Bluetooth device for the first time
- Make sure that the earpieces are fully charged and powered off.
- Open the top cover from charging box and take out the earpieces. The earpieces will power on automatically, entering pairing model and Right & Left earpieces connected.
The White LED on both earpieces blink every 1 second.
The earpieces are now in pairing mode and are ready to pair with a Bluetooth device (e.g. a mobile phone). - Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device.
- Pair the earpieces with your Bluetooth device. Refer to the user manual of your Bluetooth device.
Note
- After powering on, if the earpieces cannot find any previously connected Bluetooth device, it will automatically switch to pairing mode.
The following example shows you how to pair the earpieces with your Bluetooth device.
- Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device, select Philips TAT4556.
- Enter the earpieces' password "0000" (4 zeros) if prompted. For those devices featuring Bluetooth 3.0 or higher, there is no need to enter a password.
Single earpiece (Mono mode)
Take either right or left earpiece out from charging box for Mono use. The earpiece will power on automatically.
Note
- Take the second earpiece from the charging box and they will pair with each other automatically.
Pair the earpieces with another Bluetooth device
If you have another Bluetooth device that you want to pair with the earpieces, make sure the Bluetooth function in any other previously paired or connected devices are turned off. Then follow the steps in 'Pair the earpieces with your Bluetooth device for the first time'.
Note
- The earpieces store 10 devices in the memory. If you try to pair more than 10 devices, the earliest paired device is replaced by the new one.
Use your earpieces
Connect the earpieces to your Bluetooth device
- Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device
- Open the top cover of charging box and take out the earpieces from the charging box.
The White LED blinks every 1 second.
The earpieces will search the last connected Bluetooth device and reconnect to it automatically. If the last connected device is not available, the earpieces will enter pairing mode.
Tip
- The earpieces cannot connect to more than 1 device at the same time. If you have two paired Bluetooth devices, only turn on the Bluetooth function of the device that you want to connect.
- If you turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device after turning on the earpieces, you have to go to the Bluetooth menu of the device and connect the earpieces to the device manually.
Note
- If the earpieces fail to connect to any Bluetooth device within 5 minutes, it will turn off automatically to save the battery life.
- 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 earpieces to the Bluetooth device manually.
Control ANC (Active Noise cancelation)
Enable ANC
Different ANC modes can be toggled via double tapping on the right earpiece.
- ANC function is off when the earpieces are turned on.
- Touch the right MFT twice, it will turn the ANC function on.
- Touch the right MFT twice again, it will change to Awareness mode.
- Touch the right MFT twice again, it will turn ANC function off.
Tip
- Removing the earpieces will automatically activate sleep mode. When you put the earpieces back they will return to active mode.
Task | MFT | Operation |
ANC ON | Right earpiece | Double tap |
Awareness mode | Right earpiece | Double tap |
ANC OFF | Right earpiece | Double tap |
Quick awareness | Left earpiece | Double tap |
Power on/off
Task | Touch /Button Operation |
Turn the earpieces on | Take out the earpieces from the charging box |
Turn the earpieces off | Put back the earpieces in the charging box |
Manage your calls and music
Music control |
Task | Touch control | Operation |
Play or pause music | Right earpiece | Touch 1 second until beep release |
Skip forward | Right earpiece | Triple taps |
Skip backward | Left earpiece | Triple taps |
Adjust volume +/- | | Via mobile phone control |
Call control |
Task | Touch control | Operation |
Pick up/ Switch caller during a call | Right earpiece | Double taps |
Hang up call/ Reject call | Right earpiece | Press for 1 second and then release |
Voice Assistant |
Task | Button | Operation |
Trigger Voice (Siri/Google) Assistant | Left earpiece | Tap and hold for 2 seconds and release |
Stop Voice Assistant | Left earpiece | Single Tap |
Reset the earpieces
If you encounter any pairing or connection issue, you can follow the following procedure to reset your earpieces to factory default value.
- On your Bluetooth device, go to the Bluetooth menu and remove Philips TAT4556 from the device list.
- Turn off the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device.
- With the earpieces in the charging box, tap and hold multi-function touch for at least 8 seconds on both earpieces.
- To pair the headpieces with a Bluetooth device, turn on the earpieces by take them out from charging box. Then turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device, select Philips TAT4556.
Technical data
- Music play time (ANC on): 6 + 15 hours
- Music play time (ANC off): 9 + 20 hours
- Standby time: 80 hours
- Charging time: 2 hours Lithium-ion battery 55 mAh on each earpiece, Lithium-ion battery 500 mAh on charging box
- Bluetooth version: 5.2
- Compatible Bluetooth profiles:
- HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
- A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
- AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
- Supported audio codecs: AAC, SBC
- Frequency range: 2.402-2.480 GHz
- Transmitter power: < 11 dBm
- Operating range: Up to 10 meters (33 feet)
- Auto power off
- USB-C port for charging
- Low battery warning: available
Note
- Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Remove the integrated battery
If there is no collection/recycling system for electronic products in your country, you can protect the environment by removing and recycling the battery before disposing of the earpieces.
- Make sure the earpieces are disconnected from the charging box before removing the battery.
- Make sure the charging box is disconnected from the USB charging cable before removing the battery.
Frequently asked questions
My Bluetooth earpieces do not turn on.
The battery level is low. Charge the earpieces.
I cannot pair my Bluetooth earpieces 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 earpieces.
Pairing does not work.
- Put both earpieces into charging box.
- Make sure you have disabled the Bluetooth function of any previously connected Bluetooth devices.
- On your Bluetooth device, delete "Philips TAT4556" from the Bluetooth list.
- Pair your earpieces (see 'Pair the earpieces with your Bluetooth device for the first time).
The Bluetooth device cannot find the earpieces.
- The earpieces 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 earpieces have been previously paired with another device. Pair the earpieces with the Bluetoot device again as described in the user manual. (see 'Pair the earpieces with your Bluetooth device for the first time').
My Bluetooth earpieces 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 earpieces.
The audio quality is poor and a crackling noise can be heard.
- The Bluetooth device is out of range. Reduce the distance between your earpieces and Bluetooth device, or remove obstacles between them.
- Charge your earpieces.
The audio quality is poor when streaming from a mobile phone, is very slow or streaming does not work at all.
Make sure your mobile phone not only supports (mono) HFP but also supports A2DP and is BT4.0x (or higher) compatible (see 'Technical data').
Important safety instructions
Hearing safety
- To avoid hearing damage, limit the time you use earpieces 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 earpieces. • 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 earpieces and earpieces can cause hearing loss.
- Using earpieces 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.
To avoid damage or malfunction:
- Do not expose earpieces to excessive heat.
- Do not drop your earpieces.
- Earpieces shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. (Refer to the IP rating of specific product)
- Do not allow your earpieces to be submerged in water.
- Do not charge your earpieces when the connector or socket is wet.
- Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives.
- If cleaning is required, use a soft cloth, if necessary dampened with a minimum amount of water or diluted mild soap, to clean the product.
- The integrated battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire 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 fire 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.
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.
- Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type risks severely damaging the earpieces and the battery (for example, in the case of some lithium battery types).
Documents / Resources
References
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