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Docking Entertainment System
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DC315
EN User manual
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EN 1 Important Safety Important Safety Instructions a Read these instructions. b Keep these instructions. c Heed all warnings. d Follow all instructions. e Do not use this apparatus near water. f Clean only with dry cloth. g Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. h Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. i Protect the power cord from
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l Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. m Refer all servicing to qualified 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. n Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. o Do not
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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. 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 ide
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Notice 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 Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Recycling Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recyc
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2 Your Docking Entertainment System Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Introduction With this unit, you can enjoy audio from the iPod, iPhone, other audio devices, or the radio. The radio, iPod, or iPhone can be set as the alarm timer. You can set two alarm timers to go off at different times. What’s in the box Check and identify the contents of your package: • Mai
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c • Start or pause iPod/iPhone play. d SOURCE • Select a source: iPod/iPhone, FM tuner or MP3 link. e VOL +/- • Adjust volume. f Adjuster • Adjust the mechanism to fit different iPod/iPhone. g iPod/iPhone dock • Load an iPod/iPhone. h / /PRESET +/- • Skip to the previous/next audio file. • Search within an audio file. • Select a preset radio station. • Adjust time. i POWER • Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode. j TUNING +/- • Tune to a radio station. • Adjust time. k TIME SET/AUTO SCAN • Se
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3 Get started Caution • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and serial number of this apparatus. The model number and serial number are on the bottom of the apparatus. Write the numbers here: Model No. __________________________ Serial No. ___________________________
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1 Prepare the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect one end of the AC adaptor to the DC IN socket on the main unit. 3 Connect the other end of the AC adaptor to the wall outlet. Set time and date 1 In standby mode, press and hold TIME SET/AUTO SCAN for 2 seconds. » The hour digits are displayed and begin to blink. 2 Press TUNING +/- to set the hour. 3 Press TIME SET/AUTO SCAN to confirm. » The minute digits are displayed and begin to blink. 4 Repeat steps 2-3 to set the minute, year, month, day and 12
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Turn on 1 Press POWER. » The unit switches to the last selected source. Switch to standby 1 Press POWER again to switch the unit to standby mode. » The time and date (if set) appear on the display panel. • After being idled for 15 minutes in standby mode, the screen turns dim automatically. • To light up the screen, press any button. Adjust volume 1 During play, press VOL +/- to increase/decrease the volume. 4 Play Play from iPod/iPhone You can enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone through this unit. Co
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Load the iPod/iPhone 1 Place the iPod/iPhone in the dock. 2 Turn the adjuster to fit the iPod/iPhone.
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Remove the iPod/iPhone 1 Pull the iPod/iPhone out of the dock. Listen to the iPod/iPhone 1 Ensure that the iPod/iPhone is loaded correctly. 2 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select iPod/iPhone source. » The connected iPod/iPhone plays automatically. • To pause/resume play, press . • To skip to a track, press / . • To search during play, press and hold / , then release to resume normal play. Charge the iPod/iPhone When the unit is connected to power, the docked iPod/iPhone begins to charge. Play fr
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5 Listen to radio Note • Only FM radio reception is available on this unit. Tune to a radio station Tip • Position the antenna as far as possible from TV, VCR or other radiation source. • For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the position of the antenna. 1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select FM tuner. 2 Press and hold TUNING +/- for more than 2 seconds. » [Srch] (search) is displayed. » The radio tunes to a station with strong reception automatically. 3 Repeat step 2 to tune to more st
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Program radio stations automatically You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations. 1 In the tuner mode, press and hold TIME SET/AUTO SCAN for more than 2 seconds to activate automatic program mode. » [AUTO] (auto) is displayed and begins to blink. » All available stations are programmed in the order of waveband reception strength. » The first programmed radio station is broadcast automatically. Program radio stations manually You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations. 1 Tu
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6 Other features Set the alarm timer You can set two alarms which go off at different time. 1 Ensure that you have set the clock correctly. 2 Press and hold ALM 1 or ALM 2 for 2 seconds. » or and hour digits begin to blink. 3 Press TUNING +/- repeatedly to set the hour. 4 Press ALM 1 or ALM 2 to confirm. » or and minute digits begin to blink. 5 Repeat steps 3-4 to set the minute. 6 Repeat steps 3-4 to select whether to ring alarm on weekdays or at weekend. 7 Repeat steps 3-4 to select an al
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Tip • You can press TUNING+/- to adjust interval to repeat alarm. Stop alarm ring 1 When the alarm rings, press the corresponding ALM 1 or ALM 2. » The alarm stops but the alarm settings remain. View the alarm settings 1 Press ALM 1 or ALM 2. Set the sleep timer This unit can switch to standby automatically after a set period of time. 1 Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a set period of time (in minutes). » When the sleep timer is activated, the display shows . To deactivate sleep timer 1 Press
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Adjust display brightness 1 Press BRIGHTNESS CONTROL repeatedly to select different levels of display brightness. 7 Product information Note • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifications Amplifier Rated Output Power 2X4 W RMS Frequency Response 125 Hz - 16 kHz, ±3 dB Signal to Noise Ratio >55 dB MP3 link 500mV RMS 10 kohm Tuner FM Tuning Range 87.5 - 108 MHz Tuning grid 50 KHz Sensitivity - Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio <22 dBu - Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio <45 dBu
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Search Selectivity <28 dBu Total Harmonic Distortion <3% Signal to Noise Ratio >45 dB General information AC power (power adaptor) Input: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 1.0A; Output: 9.0V 2.78A; Brand name: Philips; Model No.: AS250-090-AQ278) Operation Power Consumption 15W Standby Power Consumption <2W Dimensions - Main Unit (W x H x D) 173 x185 x 144mm Weight - Main Unit 0.66 kg 8 Troubleshooting Warning • Never remove the casing of this apparatus. To keep the warranty valid, never try to repai
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you contact Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the model number and serial number are available. No power • Ensure that the AC power plug of the unit is connected properly. • Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet. No sound • Adjust the volume. No response from the unit • Disconnect and reconnect the AC power plug, then turn on the unit again. Poor radio reception • Increase the distance between the unit and your TV or VCR. • Fully extend the FM antenna. Timer does not work
