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Contents 1 Important 2 2 2 2 Your FM/DAB radio 4 4 4 4 5 3 Get started 6 6 6 7 7 Safety Notice Introduction About DAB What's in the box Overview of the main unit Prepare FM/DAB antenna Connect power Turn on Adjust the volume level 4 Listen to radio 8 8 9 10 5 Product information 12 12 12 12 12 6 Troubleshooting 13 Listen to DAB radio Listen to FM radio Use system menu in FM/DAB mode Amplifier Tuner Speakers General information EN 1
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.
Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Gibson Innovations may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. 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.
2 Your FM/DAB radio 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 both FM radio and Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) radio. About DAB About Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) DAB digital radio is a new way of broadcasting radio via a network of terrestrial transmitters.
Overview of the main unit a b c defg j PRESET TUNING SOURCE PROGRAM SCAN/ SELECT 1 2 INFO/ MENU 3 VOL h i k l a PRESET +/• Select a preset radio station b Display panel • Display the current status. c TUNING +/• Tune to a FM station. • Navigate a DAB station list. • Navigate an FM/DAB menu. j FM/DAB antenna • Improve FM/DAB reception. k Battery compartment door l DC input socket • Connect power through the supplied AC/DC adapter. d SOURCE • Select a sound source: DAB or FM radio.
3 Get started Option 1: AC power Caution Caution •• Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power •• 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 back of the apparatus.
Option 2: Battery power Caution Turn on • •• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) 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 equivalent type. •• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). •• Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the unit is not to be used for a long time. Rotate /VOL +/- clockwise until you hear a click to turn on the unit.
4 Listen to radio • Listen to DAB radio Tune to DAB radio stations In DAB mode, press SCAN/SELECT. »» The unit scans all the available DAB radio stations and broadcasts the first available station. Tip •• No DAB radio station is stored to presets during this process. Note •• Make sure that the antenna is fulled extended. 1 2 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select DAB radio. »» [Full SCAN] (full scan) is displayed. Press SCAN/SELECT to start full scan.
Show DAB information • • • During DAB radio broadcast, press INFO/MENU repeatedly to scroll through the following information (if available): »» Station name [Software Upgrade]: update software if available. [SW version]: know the software version of the unit. [Backlight] (only applicable to products with serial numbers containing AJPC, AJPD or AJPE): select from the following options: Always On, Off - 1 min and Off - 5 mins.
Store FM radio stations manually Show RDS information 1 2 RDS (Radio Data System) is a service that allows FM stations to show additional information. If you listen to an FM station with RDS signal, a RDS icon and the station name are displayed. 3 4 5 Tune to an FM radio station. Press PROGRAM to activate programming mode. Press PRESET +/- repeatedly to select a preset number. Press PROGRAM to confirm. Repeat steps 1 - 4 to store more FM stations.
Know the software version 1 2 3 Enter the system setting menu. Press TUNING +/- until [SW version] (Software version) is displayed. Press SCAN/SELECT to confirm. »» The software version of the unit is displayed.
5 Product information Note General information AC/DC adapter (Input) (Output) (Model number) •• Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Amplifier Maximum Output Power Frequency Response 3W 40 - 20000 Hz, ±3dB Tuner Tuning Range Tuning grid (FM) Sensitivity - Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio - Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio Search Selectivity Total Harmonic Distortion Signal to Noise Ratio DAB Frequency Range FM: 87.
6 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 power plug is connected properly.
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