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Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Français: Cet appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté pa
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Contents 8 Product information 17 1 Important 6 Specifications 1 7 Safety 6 Notice 7 9 Troubleshooting 18 2 Your Docking Entertainment System 8 Introduction 8 What’s in the box 8 Overview of the main unit 9 Overview of the remote control 10 3 Get started 11 Install batteries 11 Connect power 12 Set time and date 12 Turn on 12 4 Play 13 Play from iPod/iPhone 13 Play from an external device 14 5 Listen to radio 14 Tune to a radio station 14 Program radio stations automatically 14 Program radio st
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Return your Product Registration Card or register online at Register online at www.philips.com/welcome today to www.philips.com/welcome today to get the very most from your purchase. get the very most from your purchase. Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once, or register online at www.philips.com/welcome to Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you e
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PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY COVERAGE: Philips, or (d) if any Philips serial number has been removed or PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth defaced, or (e) product, accessories or consumables sold “AS IS” below. without warranty of any kind by including refurbished Philips product sold “AS IS” by some retailers. WHO IS COVERED: Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the per- This Limited Warranty does not cover: son receiving the pr
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j Protect the power cord from being 1 Important walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the Safety apparatus. k Only use attachments/accessories Important Safety Instructions specified by the manufacturer. a Read these instructions. l Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the b Keep these instructions. manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. c Heed all warnings. When a cart is used, use caut
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Your product contains batteries, which cannot q Do not place any sources of danger on be disposed of with normal household waste. the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects, Please inform yourself about the local rules on lighted candles). separate collection of batteries. The correct • Where the MAINS plug or an appliance disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially coupler is used as the disconnect device, negative consequences on the environment the disconnect device shall remain
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2 Your Docking Entertainment System Congratulations on your purchase, and w elcome to Philips! T o full y 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 time. What’s in the box Check and identify the contents of your packa
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Overview of the main unit o n DOCKING ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM DC290B m a DATE VOL l b SLEEP k c SOURCE DOCK for j d SET TIME VOL PROG i e REPEAT AL ARM ALARM 1 ALARM 2 BRIG HTN ES S CO NTRO L h f g a /DATE f ALARM1/ALARM2 • View the clock time and date. • Set the alarm timer. • Turn off the alarm tone. b SLEEP • View alarm settings. • Set the sleep timer. g Display panel c / • Show the current status. • S e a r c h w i t h i n a n a u d i o fi l e . • Tune to a radio station. h REPEAT
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j OK/ Overview of the remote control • Start or pause iPod/iPhone play. • Con fi r m s e lec t i on . k / • S k i p t o t h e p r e v i o u s / n e x t a u d i o fi l e . • Select a preset radio station. • Adjust time. POWER TUNER a p b l VOL +/- • Adjust volume. c m Dock for iPod/iPhone • Load an iPod/iPhone. OK d n FM antenna e • Improve FM reception. o MP3-LINK f SET TIME • Jack for an external audio device. MENU MP3 LINK PROG g o BRIGHTNESS SLEEP REP ALM MUTE h n i DBB j VOL m DSC
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d / 3 Get started • S e a r c h w i t h i n a n a u d i o fi l e . • Tune to a radio station. e OK/ Caution • Start or pause iPod/iPhone play. • Con fi r m s e lec t i on . • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein f MP3 LINK may result in hazardous radiation exposure or • Select external audio device source. other unsafe operation. g MENU Always follow the instructions in this chapter in • Select the iPhone/iPod menu. sequence. If you contact
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1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Press OK/ to select the 12/24 hour format. 2 Insert 2 x R6/UM-3/AA size batteries with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated. 3 Press / to set the hour. 3 Close the battery compartment. 4 Press SET TIME/PROG t o c o n fi r m . » The minute digits begin to blink. 5 Repeat steps 3-4 to set the minute, year, month, and day. Connect power Tip • In 12 hour format, [MONTH--DAY] is Caution displayed. • in 24 hour format, [DAY--MONTH] is • Risk of product damage! E
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2 Place the iPhone/iPod into the dock. 4 Play Play from iPod/iPhone You can enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone through this unit. Compatible iPod/iPhone Apple iPod and iPhone models with a 30-pin dock connector: • iPod classic • iPod touch • iPod nano 3 Press iPhone/iPod to select iPod/iPhone • iPod 5th generation (video) source. • iPod with color display » The connected iPod/iPhone plays • iPod mini automatically. • iPhone • To pause/resume play, press OK/ . • iPhone 3G • To skip to
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5 Listen to radio Play from an external device You can also listen to an external audio device through this unit. Note 1 Press MP3 LINK to select the MP3 link • Only FM radio reception is available on this source. unit. 2 Connect the supplied MP3 link cable to: • the MP3 LINK jack (3.5mm) on the back of the unit. • the headphone jack on an external Tune to a radio station device. 3 Start to play the device (see the device Tip user manual). • Position the antenna as far as possible from
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» All available stations are programmed 6 Other features in the order of waveband reception strength. » The fir st progr ammed r adio station is Set the alarm timer broadcast automatically. You can set two alarms which go off at different time. Program radio stations 1 Ensure that you have set the clock correctly. manually (See “Get started - Set time and date”.) 2 Press and hold ALM 1 or ALM 2 for 2 You can program a maximum of 20 preset seconds. radio stations. » [AL 1] or [AL 2] begi
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Repeat alarm 7 Adjust sound 1 When the alarm rings, press BRIGHTNESS/REP ALM. » The alarm repeats ringing minutes later. Adjust volume level Tip 1 During play, press VOL +/- to increase/ decrease the volume level. • You can press / to adjust the interval to repeat alarm. Mute sound Stop alarm ring 1 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute 1 When the alarm rings, press the sound. corresponding ALM 1 or ALM 2. » The alarm stops but the alarm settings remain. Select a preset sound effect View t
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General information 8 Product AC power 120V ~ 60Hz Operation Power information Consumption 7.5 W Standby Power Consumption <1 W Note Dimensions - M ain Unit 263 x78 x 165 mm • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. (W x H x D) Weight - With Packing 2.1 kg - Main Unit 1.36 kg Specifications Amplifier Rated Output Power 2 x 5 W RMS Frequency Response 20 -20000 Hz, -3dB Signal to Noise Ratio >67 dB Total Harmonic Distortion <1% Aux Input (MP3 link) 0.5 V RMS 20kohm
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9 Troubleshooting Warning • Never remove the casing of this apparatus. To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this apparatus, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www. philips.com/welcome). When 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 pl
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P&F USA Inc. PO Box 2248 Alpharetta, GA 30023-2248 Phone 1 866 309 0845 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com/welcome © 2012 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. DC290B_37_UM_V3.0
