Philips AJB4500 User Manual

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User manual  
Contents  
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Important  
Safety  
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Important notes for users in the U.K.  
Notice  
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Recycling  
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Your clock radio  
Introduction  
What’s in the box  
Overview of the main unit  
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Get started  
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Prepare FM/DAB antenna  
Connect power  
Set the clock  
Use your clock radio  
Adjust the volume level  
Adjust display brightness  
Listen to FM radio  
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Program radio stations automatically  
Program radio stations manually  
Listen to a preset radio station  
Show RDS information  
Listen to Digital Audio Broadcasts (DAB)  
Tune to DAB radio station manually  
Scan DAB radio stations automatically  
Program DAB radio stations manually  
Listen to a preset DAB radio station  
Show DAB information  
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Set the alarm timer  
Turn on/off the alarm timer  
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Repeat alarm  
Reset alarm  
Stop alarm sound  
View the alarm settings  
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Use more of your clock radio  
Listen to portable audio players  
Set the sleep timer  
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Perform more functions through DAB menu  
Product information  
Specications  
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Tuner (FM)  
General information  
RDS program types  
About DAB  
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Troubleshooting  
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Important  
Safety  
Know these safety symbols  
This ‘bolt of lightning’ indicates uninsulated material within your  
unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in  
your household, please do not remove product covering.  
The ‘exclamation point’ calls attention to features for which you  
should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating  
and maintenance problems.  
WARNING:To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, this  
apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and  
objects lled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on  
this apparatus.  
CAUTION:To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug  
to wide slot, fully insert.  
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Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
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Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,  
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including  
ampliers) that produce heat.  
Protect the power cord from being walked on or  
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,  
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
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Only use attachments/accessories specied by the  
manufacturer.  
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
specied by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/  
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when  
unused for long periods of time.  
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing  
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any  
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid  
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,  
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,does not  
operate normally,or has been dropped.  
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Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.  
Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus  
(e.g. liquid lled objects, lighted candles).  
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This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of  
these materials may be regulated due to environmental  
considerations. For disposal or recycling information,  
please contact your local authorities or the Electronic  
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the  
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily  
operable.  
Important notes for users in the U.K.  
Mains plug  
This apparatus is tted with an approved 13 Amp plug.To  
change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:  
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Remove fuse cover and fuse.  
Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp,A.S.T.A.  
or BSI approved type.  
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Ret the fuse cover.  
If the tted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should  
be cut off and an appropriate plug tted in its place.  
If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 3  
Amp. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution  
board should not be greater than 3 Amp.  
Note:The severed plug must be disposed off to avoid a possible  
shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13 Amp socket  
elsewhere.  
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How to connect a plug  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured with the following code:  
blue = neutral (N), brown = live (L).  
As these colours may not correspond with the colour markings  
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:  
Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked N or  
coloured black.  
Connect the brown wire to the terminal marked L or  
coloured red.  
Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the  
plug, marked E (or e) or coloured green (or green and  
yellow).  
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip  
is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over the  
two wires.  
Copyright in the U.K.  
Recording and playback of material may require consent. See  
Copyright Act 1956 andThe performer’s Protection Acts 1958  
to 1972.  
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Warning  
Never remove the casing of this clock radio.  
Never lubricate any part of this clock radio.  
Place this clock radio on a at, hard and stable surface.  
Never place this clock radio on other electrical equipment.  
Only use this clock radio indoors. Keep this clock radio away  
from water, moisture and liquid-lled objects.  
Keep this clock radio away from direct sunlight,naked ames or heat.  
Notice  
Any changes or modications made to this device that are not  
expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the  
user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
This product complies with the radio interference requirements  
of the European Community.  
This product complies with the requirements of the following  
directives and guidelines: 2004/108/EC + 2006/95/EC  
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Recycling  
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality  
materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.  
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached to  
a product, it means the product is covered by the European  
Directive 2002/96/EC:  
Never dispose of your product with other household waste.  
Please inform yourself about the local rules on the separate  
collection of electrical and electronic products.The correct  
disposal of your old product helps prevent potentially negative  
consequences on the environment and human health.  
Environmental information  
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.We have tried  
to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials:  
cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene  
(bags, protective foam sheet.)  
Your system consists of materials which can be recycled  
and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please  
observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging  
materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.  
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Your clock radio  
Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips!To  
fully benet from the support that Philips offers, register your  
Introduction  
With this clock radio, you can enjoy both FM radio and Digital  
Audio Broadcasting (DAB) radio.You can also listen to portable  
audio players through this clock radio.  
You can set two separate alarm timings. For the alarm sound,  
you can select the FM radio, DAB radio, or the buzzer.  
What’s in the box  
Check and identify the contents of your package:  
Main unit  
User manual  
Quick start guide  
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Overview of the main unit  
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SELECT  
Set the clock.  
Program FM/DAB radio stations.  
Conrm DAB menu selection.  
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INFO/MENU  
Select DAB menu.  
Display DAB and RDS information.  
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SOURCE  
Select a mode: DAB, FMTUNER, MP3 LINK or  
clock (standby).  
PRESET  
Select a preset radio station.  
Set the time for the clock and alarm.  
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL/REPEAT ALARM  
Select the display brightness.  
Repeat the alarm.  
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Display panel  
Show current status.  
TUNING  
Tune to FM/DAB radio stations.  
Select DAB menu option.  
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VOLUME  
Adjust the volume level.  
SCAN  
Scan FM/DAB radio stations.  
SLEEP/AL RESET  
Set the sleep timer.  
Reset the alarm.  
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SET ALARM AL1/AL2  
Set the alarm.  
FM/DAB antenna  
Improve FM/DAB reception.  
Audio in cable  
Connect to a portable audio player.  
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Power plug  
Power supply plug.  
Reset button  
Reset the clock radio.  
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Get started  
Caution  
Use the controls only as stated in this user manual.  
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence.  
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and  
serial number of your clock radio.The model number and  
serial number are on the bottom of your clock radio.Write the  
numbers here:  
Model No. __________________________  
Serial No. ___________________________  
Prepare FM/DAB antenna  
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Fully extend the antenna and x it to the wall as shown  
below.  
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Connect power  
Caution  
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply  
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or  
the underside of the clock radio.  
Risk of electric shock! When you disconnect the power  
supply, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the  
cord.  
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Connect the power plug to the power outlet.  
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Set the clock  
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In standby mode, press and hold SELECT for two seconds.  
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[SYNC ON] is displayed and [ON] begins to blink.  
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Press PRESET  
to select ON or OFF.  
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If you select [ON], the clock radio reads the DAB/RDS time  
and sets the clock automatically.  
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If you select [OFF], the clock radio turns off the time  
synchronization.  
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Press SELECT to conrm.  
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The time format [24H] or [12H] begins to blink.  
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Press PRESET  
to select 24H or 12H.  
Press SELECT to conrm.  
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The hour digits are displayed and begin to blink.  
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Press PRESET  
to set the hour.  
Press SELECT to conrm.  
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The minute digits are displayed and begin to blink.  
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Press PRESET  
to set the minute.  
Press SELECT to conrm the clock setting.  
Note  
The accuracy of the transmitted time depends on the RDS  
station that transmits the time signal.  
If the power supply is disconnected, the settings and clock  
are saved for 3 minutes.  
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Use your clock radio  
Adjust the volume level  
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During play, press VOLUME  
to increase/decrease the  
volume level.  
Adjust display brightness  
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Press BRIGHTNESS CONTROL/REPEAT ALARM  
repeatedly to select different brightness of the display:  
Full brightness  
Half brightness  
Backlight off  
Listen to FM radio  
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Press SOURCE repeatedly to select [FM--TUNER].  
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Press TUNING to tune to a radio station.  
To search for a radio station automatically:  
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Press TUNING  
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Press SCAN.  
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The FM tuner tunes to a station with strong reception  
automatically.  
Program radio stations automatically  
You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations.  
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Press SOURCE repeatedly to select [FM--TUNER].  
Press and hold SCAN for two seconds.  
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[FM SCAN] appears.  
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All available stations are programmed in the order of  
waveband reception strength.  
The rst programmed radio station broadcasts automatically.  
Program radio stations manually  
You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations.  
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Tune to a radio station.  
Press PRESET  
to select the desired preset number.  
Press and hold SELECT for two seconds.  
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The preset number of the saved station appears.  
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To overwrite a programmed station, store another station  
in its place.  
Listen to a preset radio station  
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Press SOURCE repeatedly to select [FM--TUNER].  
Press PRESET to select a preset number.  
Show RDS information  
RDS (Radio Data System) is a service that allows FM stations  
to show additional information. If you tune to a RDS station, the  
station name is displayed.  
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Tune to a RDS station.  
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Press INFO/MENU repeatedly to scroll through the  
following information (if available):  
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Station name  
Radio text messages  
Program type such as [NEWS] (news(, [SPORT] (sport),  
[POP M] (pop music)...  
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Clock time  
Frequency  
Tip  
Detailed denitions of RDS program types are available  
(see ‘RDS program types’ on page 29).  
Listen to Digital Audio Broadcasts (DAB)  
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB), is a way of broadcasting radio  
digitally through a network of transmitters. It provides you with  
more choice, better sound quality and more information.  
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Press SOURCE repeatedly to select [DAB].  
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When you enter the DAB mode for the rst time, the clock  
radio automatically scans DAB radio stations.The clock radio  
stores all available DAB radio stations and then broadcasts the  
rst available station.  
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The last selected DAB radio station broadcasts automatically.  
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Note  
If no DAB service is available, [NO SERV] is displayed.  
Tip  
Detailed information about DAB is available (see ‘About  
DAB’ on page 31).  
Tune to DAB radio station manually  
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Press SOURCE repeatedly to select [DAB].  
Press TUNING to navigate the service list.  
Press SELECT to conrm the selected DAB radio station.  
Scan DAB radio stations automatically  
You can perform both full scan and local scan to search for DAB  
radio stations.  
Full scan: For users outside the UK.Wide range search.  
Local scan: Only available in the UK. Small range search.  
Full scan:  
In DAB mode, press and hold SCAN for more than two  
seconds.  
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The clock radio scans all available DAB radio stations and  
broadcasts the rst available station.  
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Local scan:  
In DAB mode, press SCAN.  
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The clock radio scans all available local DAB radio stations and  
broadcasts the rst available station.  
Program DAB radio stations manually  
You can program a maximum of 20 preset DAB radio stations.  
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Tune to a DAB radio station.  
Press PRESET  
to select a preset number.  
Press and hold SELECT for two seconds.  
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The preset number of the saved station appears.  
Listen to a preset DAB radio station  
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Press SOURCE repeatedly to select [DAB].  
Press PRESET  
to select a preset number.  
Show DAB information  
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Tune to a DAB radio station.  
Press INFO/MENU repeatedly to scroll through the  
following information (if available):  
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Dynamic label segment (DLS)  
Program type (PTY)  
Ensemble Name  
Time  
Channel and frequency  
Bit rate and audio status  
Signal error rate  
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Set the alarm timer  
You can set two separate alarm timings. For the alarm sound,  
you can select the FM radio, DAB radio, or the buzzer.  
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Before you start, ensure that the clock is set correctly.  
Press and hold AL1/AL2 for two seconds.  
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The sound source icon,AL1/AL2 icon and the hour digits are  
displayed and begin to blink.  
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Press SOURCE repeatedly to select a sound source: DAB,  
FMTuner or Buzzer.  
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Press PRESET  
to set the hour.  
Press AL1/AL2.  
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The minute digits are displayed and begin to blink.  
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Press PRESET  
to set the minute.  
Press AL1/AL2 to conrm.  
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The alarm icon is displayed.  
The clock radio turns on automatically at the set time and  
switches to the selected source.  
Turn on/off the alarm timer  
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Ensure that you already set the alarms successfully.  
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Press AL1/AL2 to turn on or off the alarm timer.  
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If the alarm timer is turned on, the alarm icon appears.  
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If the alarm timer is turned off, the alarm icon disappears.  
Repeat alarm  
When the alarm sounds, press BRIGHTNESS  
CONTROL/REPEAT ALARM.  
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The source icon and the alarm icon begin to blink.  
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The alarm stops for nine minutes.  
Reset alarm  
When the alarm sounds, press SLEEP/AL RESET.  
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The alarm stops but the alarm settings retain for the next day.  
Stop alarm sound  
When the alarm sounds, press AL1/AL2.  
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The alarm stops but the alarm settings remain.  
View the alarm settings  
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Press AL1/AL2.  
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Use more of your clock radio  
Listen to portable audio players  
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Take out the audio in cable from the bottom of the clock  
radio.  
Connect the audio in cable to the headphone or audio  
out jack of a portable audio player.  
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Press SOURCE repeatedly to select [MP3--LINK].  
Play music on the portable audio player.  
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You can enjoy the music through the clock radio.  
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To adjust the volume, press VOLUME  
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Set the sleep timer  
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While you listen to a source, press SLEEP/AL RESET  
repeatedly to select a set period of time (in minutes).  
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The clock radio turns off automatically after the set period  
of time.  
To turn off the sleep timer:  
Press SLEEP/AL RESET repeatedly until [OFF] appears.  
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Perform more functions through DAB menu  
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In DAB mode, press and hold INFO/MENU for two  
seconds to enter the DAB menu.  
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Press TUNING  
to select:  
[MANUAL] (tune manually)  
[SCAN LOC] (local scan)  
[SCANFULL] (full scan)  
[DRC] (dynamic range control)  
[VERSION] (display software version)  
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If you select [DRC], press SELECT to conrm, and then  
press TUNING to select:  
[DRC 0] (Dynamic Range Control is switched off)  
[DRC 1/2] (Dynamic Range Control is set to half  
normal level)  
[DRC 1] (Dynamic Range Control is switched  
on; the default setting recommended for noisy  
environment)  
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Press SELECT to conrm.  
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Tip  
Dynamic range control (DRC) adds or removes a degree  
of compensation for the differences in the dynamic range  
of listening levels between radio stations.  
Note  
If no button is pressed within seven seconds, the menu exits.  
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Product information  
Note  
Product information is subject to change without prior notice.  
Specications  
Tuner (FM)  
Tuning Range  
Tuning grid  
87.5 - 108 MHz  
50 KHz  
Sensitivity  
- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio  
<22 dBf  
>28 dBf  
<3%  
Search Selectivity  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
General information  
AC power  
>50 dB  
230 - 240V, 50Hz  
Operation Power Consumption  
Standby Power Consumption  
8W  
<3W  
Dimensions  
- Main Unit (W x H x D)  
165 x 150 x 50 mm  
Weight  
- With Packing  
- Main Unit  
0.773 kg  
0.694 kg  
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RDS program types  
NOTYPE  
NEWS  
No RDS programme type  
News services  
AFFAIRS  
INFO  
Politics and current affairs  
Special information programs  
Sports  
SPORT  
EDUCATE  
DRAMA  
CULTURE  
SCIENCE  
VARIED  
Education and advanced training  
Radio plays and literature  
Culture, religion and society  
Science  
Entertainment programs  
Pop music  
POP M  
ROCK M  
MOR M  
Rock music  
Light music  
LIGHT M  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL  
RELIGION  
Light classical music  
Classical music  
Special music programs  
Weather  
Finance  
Children’s programs  
Social Affairs  
Religion  
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PHONE IN  
TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
JAZZ  
Phone In  
Travel  
Leisure  
Jazz Music  
Country Music  
National Music  
Oldies Music  
Folk Music  
Documentary  
AlarmTest  
Alarm  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
OLDIES  
FOLK M  
DOCUMENT  
TES  
ALARM  
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About DAB  
About Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)  
DAB digital radio is a new way of broadcasting radio via a  
network of terrestrial transmitters. It provides listeners with  
more choice and information delivered in crystal clear, crackle-  
free sound quality.  
The technology allows the receiver to lock on to the strongest  
signal it can nd.  
– With DAB digital stations there are no frequencies to  
remember, and sets are tuned by station name, so there’s no  
returning on the move.  
What is a multiplex?  
Digital radio operation is made up of a single block of  
frequencies called a multiplex. Each multiplex works within a  
frequency spectrum, such as Band III for DAB broadcasts.  
DAB BROADCASTERS AND DLS  
Each DAB broadcaster (or multiplex operator) also provides  
text and audio data services. Some programmes are supported  
by Dynamic Label Segments (DLS).This is data which you can  
read as scrolling text on your DAB radio display. Some stations  
transmit the latest news, travel, and weather, what’s on now and  
next, website addresses and phone numbers.  
For more information on digital radio coverage and services,  
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Troubleshooting  
Caution  
Never remove the casing of this clock radio.  
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system  
yourself.  
If you encounter problems when using this clock radio, check  
the following points before requesting service. If the problem  
support).When you contact Philips, ensure that your clock radio  
is nearby and the model number and serial number are available  
(see ‘Get started’ on page 15).  
No power  
Ensure that the AC power plug of the clock radio is connected  
properly.  
Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet.  
No sound  
Adjust the volume.  
No response from the clock radio  
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power plug, then turn on the  
system again.  
Use a ball pen to press the reset button on the rear of the clock  
radio to restore factory settings.This operation resets all settings  
except the clock.  
In clock (standby) mode, press and hold SCAN and PRESET for  
two seconds, and then press VOLUME to reset the clock radio.  
This operation resets all settings.  
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Poor radio reception  
Increase the distance between the clock radio and yourTV orVCR.  
Fully extend the antenna.  
Connect an outdoor antenna instead.  
Timer does not work  
Set the clock correctly.  
Switch on the timer.  
Clock/timer setting erased  
Power has been interrupted or the power plug has been  
disconnected.  
Reset the clock/timer.  
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