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Register your product and get support at AJB3552
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EN User manual
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Contents 1 Important 5 Safety 5 Notice 7 2 Your DAB clock radio 9 Introduction 9 What’s in the box 9 Overview of the main unit 10 3 Get started 13 Connect power 13 Set clock 14 Turn radio on/off 15 4 Listen to Digital Audio Broadcasts (DAB) 16 Scan DAB radio stations automatically 16 Tune to a DAB radio station 17 Search for DAB radio station manually 17 Store favorite DAB radio stations in memory 17 Listen to a preset DAB radio station 18 Show DAB information 18 Use DAB menu 19 Select DRC setti
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5 Listen to FM radio 21 Tune to a radio station 21 Scan for FM radio stations 21 Store favorite FM radio stations in memory 22 Listen to a preset FM radio station 22 Display RDS information 22 Select FM radio searching scope 23 6 Adjust settings 24 Adjust time setting 25 Select backlight settings 26 Set alarm timer 27 Set the sleep timer 30 Enhance bass 30 7 Product information 31 Specifications 31 8 Troubleshooting 33 4 EN AJB3552_05_UM_V1.1.indd 4 6/11/2010 10:34:33 AM
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1 Important Safety Important safety instructions a The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. b Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles). c Never insert objects into the ventilation slots or other openings on the apparatus. d Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. e Unplug this apparatus during lightnin
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Safety-Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug T h i s a p p a r a t u s i s fi t t e d w i t h a n a p p r o v e d 1 3 A m p p l u g . To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: a Remove fuse cover and fuse. b Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. c Refit the fuse cover. 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
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Notice This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. 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 co
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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. A n y c h a n g e s o r m o d i fi c a t i o n s m a d e t o t h i s d e v i c e t h a t a r e n o t expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 2010 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights re
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2 Your DAB clock radio Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To full y benefit from the suppor t that Philips off er s, register y our product at www.philips.com/welcome. Introduction With this unit, you can: • listen to either digital radio (DAB) or analog FM radio • know the time • wake up by DAB/FM radio or buzzer alarm. The unit offers Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) to enrich sound. What’s in the box Check and identify the contents of your package: • Main unit • Powe
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Overview of the main unit a o b n c m d l e k j f i g h a BACK • Return to previous menu. • Cancel a selection. b INFO/MENU • Access DAB/FM menu. • Display DAB/RDS information. c DBB • Turn on or off dynamic bass enhancement. 10 EN AJB3552_05_UM_V1.1.indd 10 6/11/2010 10:34:34 AM
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d SLEEP • Set sleep timer. e / • Navigate through the DAB/FM menu. • Select a preset radio station. • Scan for previous/next radio station. f Display panel • Show status. g Light sensor • For backlight brightness adjustment. h MINUTE/VOLUME • Set minute. • Adjust volume. i HOUR/TUNING +/- • Set hour. • Tune to a radio station. j SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME • Set alarm/time. • Switch to clock screen. k REPEAT ALARM•SELECT • Repeat alarm. • C o n fi r m s e l e c t i o n . l ALARM ON/
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n SOURCE • Select DAB/FM source. o AUTOSCAN • Scan radio stations. • Store favorite radio stations in memory. 12 EN AJB3552_05_UM_V1.1.indd 12 6/11/2010 10:34:35 AM
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3 Get started 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. ___________________________ Connect power Caution • Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or underside of the apparatus. • Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC adaptor, alwa
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1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC socket on the a p p a r a t u s fi r s t a n d t h e n t o t h e p o w e r s o c k e t . Set clock 1 In standby mode, rotate SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME to the SET TIME position. » The hour and minute digits begin to blink. 2 Rotate HOUR to set the hour. 3 Rotate MINUTE to set the minute. 4 Rotate the SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME to the CLOCK p o s i t i o n t o c o n fi r m . 14 EN AJB3552_05_UM_V1.1.indd 14 6/11/2010 10:34:36 AM
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Turn radio on/off 1 In standby mode, press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on radio. » The last listened DAB or FM station broadcasts automatically. Tip • You can also turn on radio by pressing SOURCE. • To turn radio off, press RADIO ON/OFF. EN 15 AJB3552_05_UM_V1.1.indd 15 6/11/2010 10:34:36 AM
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4 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. 1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select DAB. » The unit automatically scans DAB radio stations. The unit stores all available DAB radio stations and then broadcasts the fir st a vailab le station. » If no DAB service is available, [No DAB Station] is displayed, and
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Tune to a DAB radio station 1 In DAB mode, rotate TUNING +/- to navigation through available DAB stations. 2 Press SELECT t o c o n fi r m . Search for DAB radio station manually 1 In DAB mode, press INFO/MENU for over 3 seconds. 2 Press / to select [Manual tune], then press SELECT. 3 Rotate TUNING +/- to navigate DAB radio frequency. 4 Press SELECT t o c o n fi r m . » Searching starts. 5 When searching is complete, press SELECT again to start playing. Store favorite DAB radio stations
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3 Press / to select a number: 1- 20. 4 Press SELECT t o c o n fi r m . 5 Repeat steps 1-4 to store other stations. Note • To remove a pre-stored DAB radio station, store another station in its place. Listen to a preset DAB radio station 1 Press / to select a preset DAB radio channel. 2 Press SELECT t o c o n fi r m . Show DAB information 1 During listening to DAB radio, press INFO/MENU repeatedly to scroll through the following information (if available): • Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) •
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• Bit rate and audio status • Date Use DAB menu You can remove all invalid stations from the available DAB station list. 1 In DAB mode, press INFO/MENU for over 3 seconds. 2 Press / repeatedly until [Prune] is displayed. 3 Press SELECT t o c o n fi r m . » [No][Yes] is displayed. 4 Press / to select [Yes]. 5 Press SELECT. » All invalid stations are removed. Select DRC setting During listen to DAB radio, you can change DRC (Dynamic Range Control) settings to adds or removes a degree of co
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4 Press / repeatedly to select an option: • [DRC off]: DRC is switched off. • [DRC high]: DRC is switched on. Recommend to use this setting in noisy environment. • [DRC low]: DRC is set to half normal level. 5 Press SELECT t o c o n fi r m t h e s e l e c t i o n . 20 EN AJB3552_05_UM_V1.1.indd 20 6/11/2010 10:34:37 AM
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5 Listen to FM radio 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 or . » The radio tunes to a station with strong reception automatically. » To tune to a weak station, rotate TUNING +/- until y ou find optimal reception. Scan for FM radio stations 1 In FM radio mode, press and hold AUTO S
